Wine Details

Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Stefano Antonucci

Verdicchio is unquestionably one of the most important white grape varieties in Italy and this wine is an impeccable example of the potential of this typical grape of the Marche region. The Santa Barbara winery has always held the strong conviction that the amazing characteristics of Verdicchio can be exalted through fermentation and barrel aging.  Through experimentation with different sizes and types of wood, the Stefano Antonucci Verdicchio was born. The wine immediately convinces with its balance, and lively and warm enveloping mouth, all enhanced by a remarkable range of perfumes (from fruit and citrus to warm spices) and marked personality.

Region:

Producer:

Santa Barbara

Classification:

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC

Variety:

100% Verdicchio

Number of bottles produced:

40,000 bottles

Production area:

Between the Adriatic Sea and Appenine Mountains, east/southeast exposure

Altitude:

250 meters (820 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

25 years

Yield:

7,500 kg/ha

Training:

Guyot

Vine density:

3,500 plants/ha

Vinification:

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Refining:

12 months in French oak barriques plus at least 6 in bottle

Alcohol content:

13.5%

pH level:

3.4

Acidity:

5.3 g/L

Soil:

Medium-density clayey

Time of harvest:

October

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

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Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Stefano Antonucci 2021

James Suckling (92)- "Attractive smoky fennel with bright, limey citrus, white almonds and minerals. Intense and succulent palate unleashes zesty lemons and a mouthwatering finish. Drink now. "

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Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Stefano Antonucci 2020

Decanter (96)- "Gold Medal-Decanter World Wine Awards."

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Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Stefano Antonucci 2020

Falstaff Magazine (93)- "Bright straw yellow. Fragrant, expressive nose, initially of crunchy Golden Delicious, then candied lemon zest, some mint and nutmeg in the aftertaste, plus white flowers. On the palate with a fruity core and beautiful juiciness, stretches delicately creamy over the palate, plus great saltiness, lingers for a long time."