Verdicchio Riserva "SERRA FIORESE" DOCG Garofoli
Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
Winery | Garofoli |
Denomination | Verdicchio Riserva Docg |
Vintage | 2019 |
Grapes | 100% Verdicchio |
Alcohol content | 14,00% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Code ICQRF | AN/803 |
Winery headquarter | Casa Vinicola Gioacchino Garofoli - Castelfidardo (AN) - Via C. Marx, 123 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Smoked Fish appetizers, Vegetables in batter, Ravioli pasta with pumpkin, Risotto with seafood, Sea bass, Fresh cheese, Tartare-fish carpaccio |
Region | Marche (Italy) |
Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
Wine list | Verdicchio |
Verdicchio Riserva DOCG belongs to the type of white and dry wines. The area of origin is that of the hills of the Castelli di Jesi in the area called Classic DOCG, the oldest and most renowned. The soil is characterized by its typical medium mixture, with areas rich in clay alternating with sandy areas. Elements that give the wine a distinct minerality. The production sees the selection of 100% pure Verdicchio grapes. The very low yield per hectare, the full ripening of the grapes, the fermentation and maturation in small oak casks allow this wine to acquire a particular powerful and elegant structure. Contact with the wood and the long pause in the bottle complete the work, enriching its vein with an elegant and persistent aromatic vein. It is a very long-lived wine if well preserved. Vinification starting from the harvest of the grapes to full maturation with careful selection; then the soft pressing of whole bunches follows, cleaning of the cold must and fermentation in French oak barrels. Finally the aging in barriques for 12 months with batònage, maturation in bottle for at least 2 years in temperature controlled room.
Characteristics of the Verdicchio wine Reserve "SERRA FIORESE" Docg
The Verdicchio Riserva DOCG white wine shows a yellow color with particular golden reflections, very bright. The perfume is complex and fine with hints of ripe fruit and yellow flowers that combine with the vanilla ones of wood; long persistence also on the nose and that anticipates that on the palate. The flavor is rich in structure, complex, harmonious and persistent.
Suggested pairings while tasting this Verdicchio
The Verdicchio Riserva DOCG of the Castelli di Jesi is a white wine particularly suitable in combination with pasta dishes, truffles, elaborate fish dishes, white meats even spicy and cheeses. It is served at a temperature of 12 ° C.