Pievalta Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Tre Ripe Classico Superiore Italy 2024

Pievalta farms 26.5 hectares of estate-owned vineyards in two key sites flanking both banks of the Esino River Valley in the province of Ancona. Vineyards on the left bank (planted in the 1970s) are predominately clay and limestone, and have been updated with new plantings for higher density. Vineyards flanking the right bank of the Esino River are of higher elevation and steep slopes, and marked by soils of granitic sandstone. All work in the vineyards is painstakingly carried out by hand throughout all events during the growing season. Pievalta refrains from conventional winemaking production, and has, since the outset, been farmed organically. In 2005, Alessandro also began conversion to biodynamic farming (Demeter certified since 2008) using legume cover crops between the rows and biodynamic preparations. In philosophy and practice, Pievalta aims to resurrect the spirit of their soils. It comes from grapes that come from the three areas where the vineyards are located: Maiolati Spontini, Montecarotto and Cupramontana.

Tasting Notes: The aromas are of fresh almond, white flowers and aromatic herbs such as oregano, capers and mint. The taste is soft, fresh and with a long savory trail.

Pairing Notes: Flower Pot Salad, Jam Jar, Mussels, Grilled Seafood