Santa Barbara

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 'Stefano Antonucci'

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 'Stefano Antonucci'

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Stefano Antonucci
  • 100% Verdicchio
  • Altitude: 250 meters above sea level
  • Medium-density clayey soils with south/southeastern exposure
  • Vines range in age between 25-40 years old 
  • Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by 12 months in French oak barriques, plus at least 6 months in bottle 
  • 4,000 cases produced annually

Info

Producer:
Santa Barbara
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Marche
Appellation:
Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi
Variety:
Verdicchio
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-STB-04-21 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-05-02
"A sweet blend of white flowers, candied lime and Jordan almonds wafts up from the 2021 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Stefano Antonucci. This is silky smooth, nearly oily in feel, with perfumed orchard fruits and sweet inner florals that swirl throughout. The 2021 keeps the pleasure dial high as it finishes with an air of citrus custards and the slightest tinge of salty minerality."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2022
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-01-09
"A fresh and elegant wine, highlighting cedar, lavender, oranges and lemon bush on the nose. Full-bodied, it shines with weight and texture, perfect toastiness and tight-knit acidity. Polished and savory aftertaste. Drink or hold."
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-10-30
"This is a terrific expression of Verdicchio with ample depth and good complexity. The wine (with the bright yellow label) has a medium-rich texture with layers of preserved lemon, quince, saffron and spicy cumin. This pretty white has the structure and freshness to pair with cod or fried fish."
2020
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2024-05-02
"A delicate blend of white flowers, raw almonds, pears and sweet spice introduces the 2020 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Stefano Antonucci. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness and soothingly round textures as mineral-tinged orchard fruits slowly saturate. The 2022 leaves a youthful tension as it tugs at the cheeks, finishing remarkably fresh with a pleasant, tart tinge of lemon zest."
2019
Decanter
Score
92
Date
2022-07-08