Sartarelli - Verdicchio Classico 2021
Price: $18.96
Producer | Sartarelli |
Country | Italy |
Varietal | Other White Grapes |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 602421 |
Size | 750ml |
The coastlines of the Marche are stunning and dotted with casual seafood restaurants, all proudly serving the saline-tinged, green almond, citrusy Verdicchio. The grape fell out of favor in this country a couple decades ago, and while that’s a shame, the region’s winemakers have done an incredible job marching into a new era of sustainable farming and quality winemaking. Verdicchio is making its way back and could soon again be one of the most celebrated grapes of Italy. It has the capacity to produce focused, ageworthy wines with stony minerality and great acidity. For the last 40 years, the Sartarelli family has focused solely on the study of Verdicchio and “In Verdicchio Veritas” is their mantra. Literally.
Verdicchio from Jesi, with its proximity to the Adriatic and the ample sunshine the area receives, is a balance of salinity and ample fruit (white peach, Meyer lemon), sharp acidity and softness on the palate. The higher alcohol content adds to its structure and balance, and carries weight through the slightly bitter almond finish. This Verdicchio is excellent with seafood and vegetables, but this wine really shows its personality cutting through creamier dishes.