Santa Barbara
Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Back to Basics 2025
Other years:
2024| Denomination | DOC Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Aging | Ageing period in stainless steel on fine lees until bottling |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Wine and appellation: Organic still white wine from the Colline dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2025
- Aromatic profile: Flowers and fresh fruit with hints of fermentation; a lean and vibrant palate
- Taste and finish: Savoury and mineral flavour, with citrus notes and a typical sweet almond finish
- Vinification: Indigenous yeasts, skin maceration and maturation in stainless steel
- Unfiltered: No filtration or racking; retains natural sediments and opalescence
Description
What type of wine it is
The Back to Basics wine by Santa Barbara is an organic white wine made from Verdicchio grapes, an authentic expression of the Marche region. Belonging to the renowned Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi denomination, it stands out for its slender, vibrant sensory profile and characteristic sweet almond finish. On the palate, it is savoury and structured, supported by elegant floral notes, fresh fruits, and distinct fermentative hints. Its genuine character is the result of vinification with indigenous yeasts and prolonged maceration on the skins, which enhance its deep complexity.
Where it comes from
This white wine originates from the hills of the municipality of Barbara, in the province of Ancona, within the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi area. The vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately 250 metres above sea level, benefiting from a north-east and north-west exposure, essential for ensuring a perfect ripening balance of the grapes. The soils are distinguished by a unique composition that combines clayey layers with sandy and tufaceous veins. This specific pedoclimatic conformation gives the wine a marked mineral backbone and a pleasant savouriness, defining its identity in a clear and recognisable way.
How it is produced
The production process focuses on preserving the integrity of the raw material through direct and essential methods. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature using exclusively indigenous yeasts. During this phase, the must undergoes a long skin maceration, a key step for increasing structure and aromatic extraction. A period of ageing in steel tanks in close contact with the fine lees follows, lasting until the bottling phase. The renunciation of any racking and filtration practices allows the natural sediments to be maintained, giving the liquid its typical opalescence.
History and Fascinating Facts
This Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC is inspired by a thousand-year-old winemaking tradition dating back to the 6th century. Santa Barbara's production, intentionally artisanal and limited to eight thousand bottles, pays tribute to the historical origins of the Marche region. The international success of this label is confirmed by excellent reviews from prestigious critics such as James Suckling, Luca Maroni, and Vinous, who praise its pure identity and strong link to its territorial roots.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Pierluigi Lorenzetti
- Bottles produced: 950.000
- Hectares: 45
set up in a nearby village. Since then, that village took the name of Barbara which is where our winery is located today, having the privilege of being housed in an old monastery.
Our winery is located 25 km from the Adriatic Sea and is located on the hills that run between the Misa and Nevola rivers. Here a team of professionals works in the winery and vineyards every day, fuelled by passion, determination and a pinch of creativity so that our grapes maintain their beauty and express the quality of our land. Read more
| Name | Santa Barbara Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Back to Basics 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Santa Barbara |
| Story | History and Fascinating Facts This Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC is inspired by a thousand-year-old winemaking tradition dating back to the 6th century. Santa Barbara's production, intentionally artisanal and limited to eight thousand bottles, pays tribute to the historical origins of the Marche region. The international success of this label is confirmed by excellent reviews from prestigious critics such as James Suckling, Luca Maroni, and Vinous, who praise its pure identity and strong link to its territorial roots. |
| Origin | Barbara (Ancona), Marche, Italy |
| Soil composition | Sandy and tuffaceous |
| Cultivation system | Inverted wall bars |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation using only indigenous yeasts; long maceration of the must on the skins; ageing in stainless steel on the fine lees until bottling; no racking and no filtration (unfiltered wine with natural opalescence and sediment). |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled fermentation using indigenous yeasts only; long maceration of the must on the skins; ageing in stainless steel on fine lees until bottling; no racking and no filtration (unfiltered wine with opalescence and natural sediment). |
| Aging | Ageing period in stainless steel on fine lees until bottling |
| Year production | 8000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |