DESSERT
ANTARES
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Passito
Verdicchio 100%
Antares is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius.
The name Antares derives from the Greek Ἀντάρης (antàres) which means “anti Ares”, i.e. “opposite to Mars” due to its very similar red-orange colour.
It recalls the color of the dried Verdicchio bunch.
In fact, in the best seasons, thanks to the constant ventilation that characterizes our vineyards, we leave the best bunches to dry naturally until mid-November, to produce this passito wine with unique characteristics.
Tasting
Colour
Intense gold yellow with copper-coloured shades.
Fragrance
Ethereal, fruity and floral, intense.
Flavour
Sweet, harmonious and velvety with a special
aftertaste.
Serving Suggestions
Dry pastres. Ideal with matured, marbled cheeses, fossa cheese and with foie gras.
Serving Temperature
12°/14° C
Region and Climate
Place of production
proprietary cellar, on the hills of the Jesi Castles (San Paolo di Jesi), in the Marche region, within the most ancient area defined Classica.
Surface
1.00 Ha
Municipality
San Paolo di Jesi
Altitude
250 meters above sea level
Exposure
South-East
Soil texture
clayey medium-bodied
Plants per Ha
3.000
Vine training system
Guyot
Year of plantation
1975
Farming
Organic
Wine Making and Fining
Yield per Ha
1 / 2 tons
Harvesting period
mid-November
Harvesting method
manual harvesting, in crates. In special vintages, grapes are left ripen both in the fruit room and on the plant where, under particular climate conditions, a noble rot “Botritis Cinerea” develops.
Pressing
Soft
Fermentation
steel
Fermentation temperature
16°/18° C
Fermentation length
Around four weeks
Malolactic fermentation
no
Fining
in small 225 liter French barrels for 12/14 months
Fining in bottles
12 months
Production
Soft pressing, static decantation, fermentation on its own yeasts.