FINOCCHI WINERY Marche region is well known for the quality white wines made from the prolific Verdicchio grape. WINES: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Superiore Verdicchio Riserva Classico Incrocio Bruni 54 Rosso Piceno Marche Rosso Verdicchio Spumante Brut Spumante Brut Rosé Vino di Visciole The focus of this winery is the recovery and the consequent reproduction of old Verdicchio clones through a long massal selection process. Furthermore they rediscovered a typical ancient grape of the territory. Nine hectares of vineyards entirely in the town of Staffolo, historically one of the most known and suitable for the production of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, which gives a hint of minerals, tasty very pronounced, due to the particular brackish nature of its land, most likely due to the presence of salt in the past. This winery produces great white wines and good red. The Expert's Opinion “The young Jesi Verdicchio profile on nose is fruity with a touch of tropical fruits with aromatics herbs, mineral sensation, complexity and at the palate savory, sapidity and bitter almond in the closure” “When a white can be great wine like red” CASTELLI DI JESI VERDICCHIO DOC CLASSICO CASTELLI DI JESI VERDICCHIO DOC CLASSICO SUPERIORE GRAPE: Verdicchio NOSE: intense and elegant with minerality that enhances flavor. You can feel the typical characteristic of Verdicchio. Intense florals notes, yellow and white flowers. TASTE: The wine opens softly, and then pleasant freshness acidity. Long aftertaste, with hints of minerals and flowers, finishing with a slightly bitter note. PAIRING: an aperitif with starters, fish-based dishes, first courses, white meat, fresh cheese. Chicken and sushi. 2016 “IL POJO” GRAPE: Verdicchio NOSE: floral notes: acacia, almond and others varieties. These sensations are joined by a slightly spicy, pleasing aroma that adds even more to its complexity and balance. TASTE: opens softly, showing an acidic component that fills the mouth and is balanced by a certain roundness. Sapidity. Long, persistent spicy and floral notes linger through the aftertaste. PAIRING: fish, white meat, fresh cheese, noodles. 2015 CASTELLI DI JESI VERDICCHIO DOC CLASSICO SUPERIORE CASTELLI DI JESI VERDICCHIO RISERVA CLASSICO DOCG “VIVOLO” GRAPE: Verdicchio. Massal selection, with diverse biotypes and clones, each offering its unique contribution to the quality and diversity of the wine. NOSE: in the glass it expresses aromas of white flowers, acacia, and hawthorn, fruits, green apples, and light spicy notes and slight licorice. TASTE: balanced with a good light acidity, its flavors remind the bouquet, with a pleasing persistent, and savory finish. Sapidity. PAIRING: fish, white meat, fresh cheese, noodles. 2014 “FIORE” GRAPE: Verdicchio NOSE: Intensity and persistance. Spicy notes. Apple, brioche, vanilla, almonds, coconut and tobacco. TASTE: Elegant and soft. Great persistence, with a sweetness that remains on the palate . PAIRINGS: Aged cheese, beef, pork, lamb, chicken or turkey meat. Smoked salmon or tuna. 2013 PAPAWINE your sourcing solution Ph.+39 0543 774765 | Fax+39 0543 1990 468 | [email protected] | papawineitaly.com PR PAPAWINE HONG KONG: Violet Lee | Ph. +852 97216507 | E-mail: [email protected]