COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Verdicchio
PRODUCER
Pievalta
REGION
Marche
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pievalta Tre Ripe Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore is a 100% Verdicchio white wine from the Castelli di Jesi area in the Marche region of Italy. Established in 2002, Pievalta is owned by Barone Pizzini, a historic winery founded in 1870 and recognized as the first organic winery in Franciacorta. Pievalta itself is dedicated to organic and biodynamic viticulture, focusing on biodiversity and natural practices. The vineyards are situated on calcareous clay soils with a sandy component, leaning on a tufa base. The name 'Tre Ripe' signifies vineyards located on three distinct hillsides within the estate.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pievalta means 'old parish church' in Italian.
Fact 02
Barone Pizzini was the first organic winery in Franciacorta.
Fact 03
The name 'Tre Ripe' refers to vineyards on three different hillsides.
Fact 04
The wine often exhibits salty marine notes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Pievalta Tre Ripe Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore begins with manual harvesting of the grapes. Following harvest, the grapes undergo direct pressing and static decantation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for a minimum of six months in stainless steel and cement tanks, followed by one month of refinement in the bottle prior to commercialization. Pievalta adheres to organic and biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing biodiversity and the use of natural substances throughout the vineyard and cellar operations.
