Winery: La Staffa
Vigneron: Riccardo Baldi
Varietal: Verdicchio Verdicchio means 'little green one' and refers to the slight green/yellow hue that wines made from the grape rather than the grapes themselves which are golden in color Likely indigenous to the Marche with records of cultivation dating back to the 14th century - likely related to Greco and Trebbiano
Region: Staffalo, Marche, Italy DOC: Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi
Soil: limestone-rich clay soil at 1300 feet above sea level
Vineyard/ Winemaking Info: organically and biodynamically (not certified) never any pesticides and herbicides in the vineyard non-interventionist techniques in his winemaking grown at 1300 feet above sea level (an altitude that preserve acidity in the grapes) Hand-harvested into small boxes then pressed immediately fermented in concrete tanks for fifteen days aged on fine lees for 5+ months
Tasting Notes: Pale straw in color & very aromatic green apple, barlett pear & lemon zest with spring herbs, almonds and minerality for days! the finish never ends (then you take another sip!)
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drinkOKwines.com @drinkokwines about Riccardo Baldi and La Staffa In a part of Le Marche where the classic Italian white wine Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi is produced, the Baldi family first created La Staffa in 1994. The beginnings were small and served as a way to meet the wine needs of their family. As the years passed, La Staffa grew and now is approximately 10 hectares of biodynamic vineyards. Now, the son - Riccardo Baldi has taken the helm. At the age of 27, he has 7 of his own vintages under his belt. While his passion is constantly evident, he possesses a maturity that is conveyed in his vision for the future of La Staffa. He has implemented a complete ban of all chemical herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers in the vineyards is in place and only biodynamic preparations are used. In the cellar, only native yeast is utilized. Just as in the vineyard, with all winemaking, Riccardo acts with total respect for the grape and for the viticultural traditions of the area. The family produces wine exclusively from grapes grown on estate vineyards.
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