Wine Details

Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC "Le Vaglie"

“Le Vaglie” was created in 1992, with the twofold intention of diverging from the classic frameworks of traditional Verdicchio while at the same time paying tribute to the winemaking history of the Marche region. The experiment was undoubtedly successful, presenting a wine with the typical almond aromas and flavors that also surprises with complexity and captivating freshness. In 1992, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Le Vaglie, the winery introduced five colorful labels alongside the traditional white label, a stylistic choice that continues today, delighting the wine’s numerous fans.

Region:

MARCHE

Producer:

Santa Barbara

Classification:

Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico

Variety:

100% Verdicchio

Number of bottles produced:

200,000 bottles

Production area:

Between the Adriatic Sea and Appenine Mountains, northeast and southeast exposure

Altitude:

250-260 meters (820-853 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

25 years

Yield:

8,000 kg/ha

Training:

Inverted counter-espalier

Vine density:

2,700 plants/ha

Vinification:

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 10-12°C

Refining:

8 months in stainless steel before bottling

Alcohol content:

13%

pH level:

3.2

Acidity:

5.7 g/L

Soil:

Sandy tuff

Time of harvest:

End of September/beginning of October

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC "Le Vaglie" 2021

Vinous Media (90)- "The 2021 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Le Vaglie is quite coy in the glass, as nuances of young peach and pear are complemented by hints of chamomile. It washes across the palate with saline intensity and tart orchard fruits, creating a tense yet also juicy sensation. The 2021 finishes lightly structured with a staining of primary concentration and hints of savory spice. A little more time in bottle should allow the Le Vaglie to come further into focus."

Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC "Le Vaglie" 2020

James Suckling (91)- "Lemon zest, fresh pears, herbs and apricot stones on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a focused, flavorful palate. Bright and fresh finish. Drink now."

Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC "Le Vaglie" 2019

Falstaff Magazine (91)- "Bright straw yellow. Slightly restrained on the nose, yellow fruit, delicate pear. Tight on the palate with a lot of draw, lively, stretches crisp and racy over the tongue and retains a light melt, balanced and good length."

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