Azienda Santa Barbara - Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 'Le Vaglie' 2021
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$22.00
Stefano Antonucci’s journey from banker to winemaker is a testament to his deep-rooted connection to his origins and his relentless pursuit of passion. Raised in the quaint town of Barbara in the Marche region, Stefano's upbringing in a family that ran a bakery and a school instilled in him a strong work ethic and a love for his homeland. In 1994, driven by a profound enthusiasm for wine that had simmered since his youth, he left his banking career to transform his family’s modest cooperative winery into the esteemed Santa Barbara Winery. This bold move was fueled by a desire to innovate while honoring his familial and regional heritage, an ambition he pursued with his father’s cautious yet supportive eye.
At Santa Barbara Winery, Stefano has blended traditional practices with modern innovation to produce wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Marche region. The estate's vineyards, ranging from 25 to 40 years old, span 45 hectares and feature a diverse mix of soils from clay to gravel, influenced by their proximity to the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines. The winemaking process is meticulous, with hand-tended vines, modern equipment, and aging in traditional French oak barrels housed in an old monastery. This careful balance between respect for tradition and a commitment to innovation allows Stefano to craft wines with distinct personality and elegance, capturing both local heritage and international appeal.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 10-12°C. 8 months in stainless steel before bottling.
"A lovely mint herbal tinge gives way to sweet smoke and Granny Smith apples as the 2022 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Le Vaglie opens in the glass. Seductively smooth and ripe, this excels with its contrasts of sweet and salty as ripe orchard fruits and mineral tones mingle throughout. It finishes long and fresh with nuances of candied lime and green melon that pinch at the cheek. Le Vaglie demonstrates tremendous balance and remains a remarkable value." - 91 Points, Vinous
Producer: Azienda Santa Barbara
Country: Italy
Region: Marche
Varietal: Verdicchio
Appellation: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
Vintage: 2021
Size: 750ml