Pievalta San Paolo Castelli di Jesi

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Verdicchio’s long tradition as the Marche’s banner grape and its reputation as one of Italy’s greatest Italian white varieties is highly respected by the stewards of viti- and viniculture at Pievalta. Verdicchio production here is centered in the place-name appellation Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi in the Ancona province of the Marche region. Pievalta’s young history was made possible by the vision of Silvano Brescianini (winemaker and Managing Partner of Barone Pizzini) who tapped enologist Alessandro Fenino to manage this ambitious project in 2002.

Pievalta’s San Paolo Verdicchio Riserva is sourced from the single vineyard of San Paolo. The three hectare site sits at an average of 200-300 meters above sea level with a northeastern exposure on Monte Follonica hillside on the right bank of the Esino River. Soils are calcareous clay and sandstone in origin. The alchemical symbol on the label means summer because of the richness and energy of this reserve wine. Since 2008, all Pievalta wines have been certified Biodynamic by Demeter.

San Paolo Verdicchio is harvested in late August for a direct pressing and fermentation in stainless steel, and aging in stainless for 26 months. Bentonite is used as the fining agent.

“A spicy blend of peach skins, papaya, lime and dusty dried flowers rises up from the 2016 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva San Paolo. It’s incredibly soft and pliant in feel, with a burst of inner sweetness which is quickly contrasted by the sour citrus and bright acidity. There are depths of ripe apple and green melon here, all tinged with saline-minerals, as this tapers off with energy to burn, mouthwatering and literally buzzing with residual tension. There is so much to like about this potent yet high-energy Verdicchio Riserva, and it’s all accomplished through refinement carried out completely in stainless steel.”
— Vinous, Oct 2021

“Fruit for this Riserva comes from biodynamically farmed vines in the sandstone soils of Pievalta’s San Paolo vineyard. It opens with scents of pressed flowers and lemon thyme that lead into flavors of ripe apple, tart lemon and tarragon. Brisk acidity weaves through the creamy texture, combining richness and liveliness in a harmonious finish.”
— Wine & Spirits, Aug 2021

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Production area/appellation:

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOCG

Vineyard name

SAN PAOLO VECCHIE VIGNE

Vineyard size

8 acres

Soil composition

calcareous -clay sandstone

Training method

Guyot

Elevation:

825 feet

Vines/acre:

760

Yield/acre:

3.6 tons

Exposure:

Northeastern

Year vineyard planted:

1992

Harvest time:

End of August

First vintage of this wine:

2003

Bottles produced of this wine:

14,000

Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:

Biodynamic-Demeter

Certifying Organizations:

Demeter

Varietal composition:

100% Verdicchio

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

15 days

Fermentation temperature:

70 °F

Type of aging container:

Stainless steel tanks

Size of aging container:

105 HL

Length of aging before bottling:

Length of bottle aging:

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