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" 2019

Falstaff Magazine (92)- "Fragrant and inviting nose, delicate wood spice, vanilla, ripe cassis and white pepper spice. Very soft on the palate, full and clear, creamy touch, well-integrated acidity in the background, full-bodied finish."

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Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC "Stefano Antonucci" 2018

Decanter (92)- "Silver Medal-Decanter World Wine Awards: Crisp green apples, white stone fruit, floral aromas. Honeyed citrus palate, herbaceous finish. Bright acidity.”"

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Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC "Stefano Antonucci" 2018

James Suckling (92)- "White flowers, peaches, almonds, chalk and some honey on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with creamy, textured layers and fresh acidity. Dry, focused and mineral with good length. Drink or hold."