The mid-tier Verdicchio of Sartarelli, made solely from selected grapes of their oldest vineyards. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. 14% alcohol. Annual production approx. 90,000 bottles.
Somewhat developed peachy yellow color. Quite rich and complex nose with aromas of ripe yellow stone fruits, yellow gummy bear candies, some developed waxy notes with fruit that is taking on a sweet marmalade edge, hints of almondy nuttiness and a touch of mature creamy / buttery character. On the palate the wine feels moderately full-bodied and even a bit oily, yet also high in acidity giving the wine even somewhat crisp bite and good, robust structure. There are flavors of citrusy fruit, some exotic spice, modest stony minerality, a little developed honey character and light hints of crushed almonds. Overall the wine feels that is has concentrated a bit with the age, becoming somewhat weighty and rich, yet still carrying that lemony acidity typical of the variety. The wine finishes with a long, rich and powerful aftertaste of ripe citrus fruits, sweet red apple, some stony minerality, a little exotic spice and hints of almond.
Overall this is a surprisingly serious, rich and structured Verdicchio that is already starting to show some signs of age with some sense of concentration and honeyed fruit, yet the wine is remarkably fresh and taut like a wine that was bottled only yesterday. Very impressive effort that is at 5 years of age only suggesting of the potential the wine can show with age. Obviously a white meant for the long haul. No reason to open any time soon, even though the wine is drinking quite nicely already – it would be just waste of potential. Stunning value at only 13€.
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This bottle seemed a litte tired - nutty mor than fruity, maybe a tinge oxidised. Still decent, but the prior bottle was so much better. Still very good for the money.
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Simple, balanced, fruity, with a medium bodied round mouth feel. Short finish. Easy to drink but ultimately not complex enough to be intellectually satisfying, just a nice glass of wine.
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10/12/2015 - forceberry wrote: 93 Points
The mid-tier Verdicchio of Sartarelli, made solely from selected grapes of their oldest vineyards. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. 14% alcohol. Annual production approx. 90,000 bottles.
Somewhat developed peachy yellow color. Quite rich and complex nose with aromas of ripe yellow stone fruits, yellow gummy bear candies, some developed waxy notes with fruit that is taking on a sweet marmalade edge, hints of almondy nuttiness and a touch of mature creamy / buttery character. On the palate the wine feels moderately full-bodied and even a bit oily, yet also high in acidity giving the wine even somewhat crisp bite and good, robust structure. There are flavors of citrusy fruit, some exotic spice, modest stony minerality, a little developed honey character and light hints of crushed almonds. Overall the wine feels that is has concentrated a bit with the age, becoming somewhat weighty and rich, yet still carrying that lemony acidity typical of the variety. The wine finishes with a long, rich and powerful aftertaste of ripe citrus fruits, sweet red apple, some stony minerality, a little exotic spice and hints of almond.
Overall this is a surprisingly serious, rich and structured Verdicchio that is already starting to show some signs of age with some sense of concentration and honeyed fruit, yet the wine is remarkably fresh and taut like a wine that was bottled only yesterday. Very impressive effort that is at 5 years of age only suggesting of the potential the wine can show with age. Obviously a white meant for the long haul. No reason to open any time soon, even though the wine is drinking quite nicely already – it would be just waste of potential. Stunning value at only 13€.
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2/23/2015 - sleepyhaus wrote:
In decline, tasting sweeter now. Drink.
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1/1/2015 - Easter Everywhere wrote:
good, rich, touch monolithic
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12/19/2014 - thebonnydooner wrote: 87 Points
This bottle seemed a litte tired - nutty mor than fruity, maybe a tinge oxidised. Still decent, but the prior bottle was so much better. Still very good for the money.
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10/17/2014 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 88 Points
Simple, balanced, fruity, with a medium bodied round mouth feel. Short finish. Easy to drink but ultimately not complex enough to be intellectually satisfying, just a nice glass of wine.
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