Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico (2023) - Villa Bucci

Bucci is one of the historic names of Verdicchio, a pioneer of organic winemaking in the Castelli di Jesi area. Bucci's non-Superiore version is designed for more everyday drinking than the Verdicchio Classico Superiore Bucci, which is more structured and longer-lived.

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

Who makes it: Villa Bucci

Villa Bucci is one of the most prestigious wineries of the Marche, a symbol of the absolute quality of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi.The Bucci family has grown the vine for centuries, but it is with Ampelio Bucci that in the ’80s production takes a modern turn, focusing on high-quality wine, longevity and a pure sense of place. Villa Bucci’s philosophy rests on: Absolute respect for tradition and terroir Certified organic farming, with biodynamic methods inspired by nature Delicate winemaking, without forcing, with skilful use of large wood Villa Bucci reads Verdicchio as a great wine for ageing, able to defy time with grace and complexity.

The vine of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico

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: 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

Primary aromas: Green apple, pear, Citrus (lemon, citron) and Meadow flowers (chamomile, hawthorn)

Secondary aromas: Light herbaceous notes (wild fennel, aniseed) and Mineral hints (chalk, wet stone)

Tasting notes: F.lli Bucci’s Verdicchio Classico 2023 is a fresh, elegant and honest white. On the palate it is taut and snappy, with a fine citrus drive and a clean, mineral close. It is a Verdicchio that drinks easily but is never dull, ideal alongside light dishes or as a refined aperitif.