Villa Bucci
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Bio 2021
| Denomination | DOC Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Aging | At least one and a half years in 50 and 75 hl Slavonian oak barrels; at least one year in bottle before release for sale. |
- Identity: Still organic white wine 2021, 100% Verdicchio, 0.75 l bottle
- Ageing: 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels followed by at least 1 year in bottle
- Aromatic notes: hints of hazelnut, honey, spices and flint; bright straw-yellow colour
- On the palate: full, harmonious, balanced and persistent flavour; alcohol content 13.5%
- Pairings: ideal with oysters, shellfish, fish, white meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Villa Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva is an organic white wine that fully expresses the character of Verdicchio Bianco. In the glass, it displays a bright and intense straw yellow colour, enhanced by elegant greenish highlights. The aromatic bouquet is complex, characterised by enveloping notes of hazelnut and honey intertwined with delicate hints of spices and flint. On the palate, it reveals a full and harmonious structure, resulting in a balanced wine with long persistence and an extraordinary aptitude for ageing.
Where it comes from
Produced in Ostra Vetere, in the province of Ancona, this wine originates in the heart of the Marche region. The area is part of the prestigious Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi zone, a territory historically dedicated to the cultivation of the native Verdicchio Bianco grape. The Villa Bucci winery has adopted a strict organic approach for decades, respecting the unique characteristics of the soil to offer authentic oenological expressions. This Riserva is designed to faithfully interpret the vocation of the classic area of reference.
How it is produced
The processing of Verdicchio Bianco grapes follows meticulous procedures to prepare the wine for long evolution. After fermentation, the wine matures for at least eighteen months in Slavonian oak barrels, an essential stage that enriches its flavour profile without altering the identity of the grape variety. This is followed by a long bottle ageing of at least one year. This careful management of maturation gives the wine a layered aromatic development, ensuring elegance and remarkable longevity.
History and Curiosities
Born in Ostra Vetere, in the heart of the Marche region, this renowned Verdicchio Classico Riserva embodies the vision of Villa Bucci, a company founded in 1983 to enhance the value of the eponymous native grape variety. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianni Gasperi, the estate produces an organic white wine capable of expressing all the richness of the local area. The 2021 vintage rests for over a year and a half in large Slavonian oak barrels and further matures in the bottle, developing an impressive elegance that earned it 92 points from James Suckling and praise from the top industry guides.
Awards
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Gianni Gasperi
- Bottles produced: 160.000
- Hectares: 31
Ampelio Bucci, a native of Montecarotto in the Marche region, has masterfully elevated Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, a native white grape variety, by creating Villa Bucci. A visionary wine project that gave birth to an iconic label with a distinctive style recognized worldwide. A family deeply rooted in the land, whose life project is intertwined with the human element—the irreplaceable driving force behind this Italian masterpiece. A story of agriculture, people, and territory: the perfect synthesis of what still fills the glasses of Villa Bucci today. Read more
| Name | Villa Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Villa Bucci |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Ostra Vetere, in the heart of the Marche region, this renowned Verdicchio Classico Riserva embodies the vision of Villa Bucci, a company founded in 1983 to enhance the value of the eponymous native grape variety. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianni Gasperi, the estate produces an organic white wine capable of expressing all the richness of the local area. The 2021 vintage rests for over a year and a half in large Slavonian oak barrels and further matures in the bottle, developing an impressive elegance that earned it 92 points from James Suckling and praise from the top industry guides. |
| Origin | Ostra Vetere (AN), Marche |
| Production technique | Aged for at least one and a half years in Slavonian oak barrels and then in bottle |
| Wine making | Aged for at least a year and a half in 50 and 75 hl Slavonian oak barrels; at least one year in bottle before release. |
| Aging | At least one and a half years in 50 and 75 hl Slavonian oak barrels; at least one year in bottle before release for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |