Villa Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2024

The Buccis have owned land and made wine in the Castelli di Jesi area as far back as the 1700s, originating in one of the “castles” themselves-Montecarotto. 100% organic farming came to fruition in 2002, with total acreage under vine is 64 acres of Verdicchio and 12 acres of Montepulciano and Sangiovese yielding the Rosso Piceno DOC. The soil here is mainly clay/calcareous, and crops are kept very limited. Vinification and élevage take place in the underground winery, which maintains a naturally cool temperature making refrigeration unnecessary. The distinct Verdicchio vineyards are vinified separately, then blended before bottling, with the blend carefully orchestrated from vintage to vintage. Deep straw yellow. Pleasingly fruity and persistent bouquet, with notes of Golden Delicious apples and almonds. Good body on the palate, well balanced, elegant, with silky texture and distinct finesse.