2023 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Casal di Serra Riserva Plenio

This story began more than half a century ago in Cupramontana, in the heart of Verdicchio Classico. Today, the Umani Ronchi wine estate is in the hands of the Bianchi-Bernetti family. Three wine zones – Castelli di Jesi, Conero, and Abruzzo – and countless vineyards are spread across 10 districts. In total, 210 hectares are planted with Verdicchio and Montepulciano, which are best expressed in Marche and Abruzzo. The 185 km of vines are nestled between the hills and the Adriatic coast, each with its unique characteristics and terroir. Umani Ronchi has doubled its estate and replanted 85% of its old vines since the 1970s. They have invested in Verdicchio and Rosso Conero and restored the Pecorino and Lacrima di Morro d'Alba varieties. Moreover, their vineyards are all cultivated organically. This is a technical decision rather than an ideological consideration. The vines flourish in such a way that there is room for viticulture that brings out the best in the grapes without compromising the quality of the wines.

The Umani Ronchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Plenio is a beauty of a white wine and one of Umani Ronchi's top models. This white wine is 100% Verdicchio – the authentic yet so rare typical Marche grape. The vines are planted on a soil of clay and loam situated on a plateau at an altitude of 350 meters with an eastern exposure. The vineyards are around 30 years old. The harvest in October is entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (70%) and 5,000-liter wooden barrels. Approximately 15% of the wine subsequently undergoes malolactic fermentation, resulting in a wonderfully fresh Verdicchio. The wine ages for no less than 18 months "sur lie" and is complemented by 6 months of bottle aging.

The Plenio Riserva Verdicchio is a refreshing wine with intense aromas of herbs, almonds, anise, vanilla, and ripe fruit on the nose. The initial taste is refreshing, soft, and extremely pleasant. The finish is intense, velvety, and creamy, with aromas of apples and almonds. The long, dry yet elegant finish is precisely the balance that gives this wine beautiful aging potential. The Umani Ronchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Plenio is an excellent accompaniment to Spaghetti Vongole, roasted white meat, and grilled or pan-fried fish dishes.

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva

Previously, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva was part of the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC. However, in 2010 it became a DOCG, and in 2011 the name changed to Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG. As the unaged white wine Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, this wine is made from the Verdicchio grape (85-100%) with the permitted addition of other local green grapes (0-15%). The grapes are grown in an area extending slightly west of Ancona, along the Esimo River, to the Musone River. Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG is now considered one of the best white wines of Italy. The minimum mandatory aging period for Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG is 18 months, commencing after December 1 of the harvest. At least 6 months of refining in the bottle is mandatory before it is placed on the market.

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