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Pievalta CASTELLI DI JESI

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Pievalta’s Verdicchio Classico Superiore is sourced from nine vineyards on the left bank of the Esino River. The average elevation is 200 meters above sea level with a density of 1,666 – 5,400 vines per hectare. Soils are calcareous clay, sandstone and limestone in origin. The alchemical symbol on the label means spring and indicates the freshness of the wine. Verdicchio is sourced from the eight vineyards in the production zone of Maiolati Spontini (including Chiesa del Pozzo, Fosso del Lupo, Costa del Togno, Veranda, San Paolo Vecchie Vigne, Orfeo, San Paolo Bosco, Pieve) from late August through late September for a direct pressing and fermentation in stainless steel, and aging in stainless for six months. Bentonite is used as the fining agent. Partial malolactic conversion is allowed for mouthfeel and weight.

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Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico DOCG San Paolo 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. San Paolo Verdicchio Riserva 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.

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