Grape varieties : 100% verdicchio Growing area : Contrada Monacesca, the comune of Matelica Vineyard size : Ca. 3 hectares Vineyard aspect : North – South Soils profile : Predominantly clayey Training system : Vertically-trained arched or double-arched cane Vineyard age : Ca. 30 years Vineyard density : Ca. 1,800 vines/hectare Vineyard yield : Ca. 2 kg./vine Vineyard altitude : Ca. circa 400 metres Harvest period : Third-fourth week in October Vinification process : Hand picking of the grapes, which had been left on the vine an extra two weeks until slightly over-ripe; they were immediately lightly pressed, with no use of SO2, followed by 20-day fermentation at 20°C in stainless steel. The wine rested on the fine less until spring and underwent natural malolactic fermentation in early summer. Maturation : Eighteen months in steel and six in glass, then officially released December 1, two years from harvest, in accord with regulations.
Sensory profile : A wine of great distinction, produced only in the finest years; the slightly over-ripe verdicchio grapes are its remarkable resource. Combined with a lengthy maturation, these grapes yield a remarkably aromatic nose, which releases intense scents of toasted almonds, citrus, honey, and crusted bread; with cellaring, the bouquet will develop still greater complexity. On the palate, it immediately expands to astounding richness and suppleness, balanced, rich, and seemingly endless. It is ideal with non-aged cheeses, cured-meat antipasti, and sauced poultry and veal. Serving temperature : Ca. 12°C Production quantity : Ca. 20.000 750 ml bottles and 500 1.5 lt. magnums Cellaring potential : 10 years or more
