Monte Schiavo Pallio di San Floriano Verdicchio Classico Superiore Organic 2020
A richly flavoured and complex late harvest Verdicchio from Monte Schiavo's prized 'Fossato' vineyard. Ripe and honeyed, ages well, developing savoury, spicy notes with time in bottle.
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 75cl
Region: Marche, Italy
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Winemaker: Simone Schiaffino
Appellation: DOC Verdicchio del Castelle Di Jesi
Info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable
Awards: 2020 Vintage - Decanter Wine Awards 2021 - Silver
Awards: 2018 Vintage - IWC 2020 - Silver
Production
Made from Verdicchio grapes grown in Monte Schiavo's 'Fossato' vineyard in the commune of Poggio S. Marcello. The vineyard is at 205 metres above sea level and the soil is clay. Vines are trained on wires in the cordon spur style. The grapes are hand harvested in October in several passes. Yields are very low - below 50hl per hectare. The hand selected grapes are fermented using local yeasts, at a controlled temperature, in stainless steel. The wine is is matured on the lees for 5 months in stainless steel before being bottled.
Tasting Notes
Intense and persistent aromas of honey, almond blossom and toasted nuts and with developed ripe fruit characters. Textural and full flavoured with concentrated peachy fruit balanced by crisp acidity and stony mineral notes. The finish is long and nuanced with zesty grapefruit and lime flavours and complex savoury notes.
Food Match
Grilled fish, pork, seafood risotto, ravioli.