Velenosi 2023 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Querci Antica

The Velenosi 2023 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Querci Antica is a lively, refined expression of Verdicchio—marked by crisp orchard-fruit clarity, mineral bite and a whisper of almond on the finish—offering considerable value and food-friendly versatility.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Crafted by Velenosi Vini in the heart of the Marche region’s historic Castelli di Jesi Classico zone, this wine is produced from 100% Verdicchio grapes grown on the estate’s gently rolling, sandy-loam soils. Grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed and fermented under temperature control to preserve freshness and varietal purity. The result is a steel-fermented, bright white which highlights the natural acidity and mineral signature of the terroir.

Critics Reviews

• One reviewer gave 88/100, noting “fresh, fragrant with almond nut, peach, lime zest… a mouthful of ripe apple, citrus zest, spicy and briny mineral flavours wrapped up with eye-winking acidity.”

• Another described the 2023 vintage as opening with dried flowers, raw almonds and young peach; “oily in texture with a core of brisk acidity and tart orchard fruits to balance. The 2023 tapers off long and classically dry, with tart lime traces that curl the tongue.”

• Additional commentary emphasises aromas of citrus and white flowers, and a “light texture but full of character… leaves you with a little taste of ‘come back’.”

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Bright straw-yellow in colour with green-tinged edges, the aromatics show white peach, green apple, almond blossom and lime zest, alongside subtle hints of fresh-cut grass and white flowers.

• Palate: Medium-bodied yet sharply defined, the palate delivers tart orchard fruits (apple, pear), citrus peel (lime, grapefruit), and a saline mineral thread. Underlying texture is crisp but gently rounded.

• Finish: Firm, lingering and dry, with almond-shell bitterness, salted-minerality and a last flash of tart lime that invites another sip.

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