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Whether from the hills of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eJesi\u003c\/b\u003e or the higher-altitude vineyards of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eMatelica\u003c\/b\u003e, these white wines are celebrated for their vibrant acidity, citrus notes, and a signature hint of bitter almond on the finish. They are incredibly versatile and age surprisingly well. On the red side, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"327\"\u003eMontepulciano\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"345\"\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/b\u003e thrive along the coast, particularly in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"396\"\u003eRosso Conero\u003c\/b\u003e, where they produce deep, brambly wines with a distinct savoury character. 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It was created in the 1980s by selecting the best grapes grown in the Montecarotto vineyard, and later enriched with grapes from another three plots situated in the most suitable areas for cultivating Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. During the winemaking process contact with its own natural yeasts during fermentation and in the ageing process gives Casal di Serra particular properties of richness and personality, without altering its fine balance and special elegance. On the nose intense and persistent aromas of wild flowers and yellow pulp fruit such as peach, apricot and golden apple are to the fore. The palate is rich and velvety with a good dose of freshness to balance its softness. 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Today, Villa Bianchi expresses all the typical features of Verdicchio by bringing out in particular its aromatic notes of freshness and elegance. Brilliant straw yellow in colour with greenish tints, the Villa Bianchi Verdicchio Classico has a fine, intense, fruity and floral bouquet. On the palate the wine demonstrates a pleasant structure based on vibrant and fresh notes, followed by a typically almond aftertaste and refreshing tingle. 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The wine is aged over a long period, first in concrete tanks in contact with the native yeasts (lees) and then subsequently in bottle, imparting this cru with its particular richness and brings out the typical Verdicchio character. The nose offers enticing aromas of camomile and pear with pleasant overtones of wild mint, sage and hazelnut. The palate is striking for its elegance. Crisp and fresh with perfectly balanced acidity, the finish is long with a pleasantly savoury finish. 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It is a wine to be appreciated for its lingering persistence and for its richness of perfumes and aromas, which combine with the elegance of great whites to make it a unique wine. At the winery the Verdicchio grapes are soft-pressed and the must is then rapidly cooled. 60% of the juice ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and the remaining 40% ferments in 5,000-litre oak casks. About 10-15% of the total volume of the wine sees malolactic fermentation. Fine and creamy, this elegant, medium-bodied white layers lightly juicy acidity with well-meshed flavors of baked pear and apricot, pastry cream, ground ginger and jasmine. Offers a lasting finish, with a rich hint of hazelnut. 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