Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC “Sassi Avari” (2023) - S. Piersanti & C. S.R.L.

The name “Sassi Avari” evokes the composition of the soil in the production area, marked by stones and rocks that give the wine its typical minerality. The bottle has a distinctive shape, similar to an amphora, inspired by the tradition of the Marche.

The appellation: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC is one of the most representative expressions of white wine from the Marche. Produced mainly in the province of Ancona and partly in that of Macerata, this appellation is reserved for wines obtained from grapes grown in the oldest historic area, around the valley of the river Esino.

What to eat with Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC “Sassi Avari”

Who makes it: S. Piersanti & C. S.R.L.

Founded in 1955 at San Paolo di Jesi by Giovanni Piersanti together with his children Carlo and Silveria, S. Piersanti & C. S.R.L. is one of the historic wineries of the Marche.Originally set up as a sparkling wine producer, it quickly widened its production, becoming a benchmark for Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi thanks to an approach built on affordable quality and family continuity. Today the company is in its second generation and holds firmly to its identity: Family management, with artisan care The pursuit of quality, through grape selection Roots in the land, without giving up modern technology

The vine of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC “Sassi Avari”

Verdicchio

Verdicchio is one of the most important and long-lived white grape varieties in Italy, an absolute symbol of the Marche region. It is prized for its freshness, marked salinity, aromatic finesse and extraordinary ageing capacity, qualities that make it the star of both young, immediate wines and great whites for long ageing. The name derives from "verde" (green), because of the greenish reflections the wine often retains even as it evolves.

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC “Sassi Avari”: the area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC “Sassi Avari”

Primary aromas: Green apple, white peach, Citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and White flowers (acacia, hawthorn)

Secondary aromas: Fresh almond and Mineral notes (chalk, wet stone)

Tasting notes: The Verdicchio “Sassi Avari” is a fresh, direct white, with marked acidity and pleasant salinity. On the palate it is slender, with citrus notes and the slightly bitterish finish typical of Verdicchio. Ideal alongside fish dishes and light starters.