2019 Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica "Senex", Marche, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

The name “Senex” means old in Latin! In fact, the wines first vintage was in 1998. 100% Verdicchio from the oldest vines (planted 1978) in the Fogliano vineyard. Picked with the highest possible acidity while attaining phenolic ripeness. Juice is fermented in glass-lined cement with 42 months on the lees followed by another 9 months before release. Only 600 cases 6pks are produced annually on average. 

Pale straw yellow in color with lovely green reflections. An intense nose with typical aromas of Verdicchio and notes of white flowers and green apple. On the palate this wine is intense, warm, tasty, fresh and quite balanced.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

High in the Apennine mountains of the Marche, Bisci is certainly one of the estates where the qualities of Verdicchio di Matelica are most valued. The vineyards were totally replanted starting from the seventies and are located at an altitude of 300-350 meters above sea level with southern exposure. The alternation of sunny days and of fresh and dry nights gives the grapes character and an extremely fine fragrance.

Certified Organic beginning with the 2019 vintage. Integrated insect and disease control is followed. The Marche Region monitors climatic data and informs the growers in regard to the need for disease control. To thwart mold and pests, sulfur and copper-based products are used in the vineyards. For nutritional purposes, vineyard owners use “managed” cover crops between the rows of vines. The soil is tilled to avoid competition between the roots for nutrients, water and oxygen. When needed, organic fertilizer (manure) is used after the harvest. Low doses of SO2 in the wines help preserve the wine’s quality.