Tenute Pieralisi Villaia Classico Superiore, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Shiraz or Syrah

Tenute Pieralisi Villaia Classico Superiore, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Shiraz or SyrahOpen and expressive nose with aromas of apricot, orchard fruit, white flower and citrus. The palate has minerality and texture with ripe tropical notes of pineapple and stone fruit, underpinned by racy acidity and a touch of salinity. Monte Schiavo is owned by the Pieralisi family and this wine, launched in 2016, represents the finest expression of Verdicchio from their prized Colle del Sole vineyard, picked at full ripeness and naturally vinified.

good concentration

Ripe cherries and fresh plums are balanced on the nose by vanilla and cedar spice

delicate Burgundy but it is extremely enjoyable and satisfying with gentle tannins

some of very rare and ancient grape varieties

fresh almonds and toasted notes combine with a distinct salinity

Long renowned for the quality of their sublime Colheitas (single vintage tawnies)

followed by warm and dry spring and very hot summer

the palate has a silky flow with juicy acidity giving impressive length and persistence

long in the mouth

The concentrated

Pungent meaty and curranty aromas

The palate is rich and well-structured with masses of bramble and ripe strawberry fruit and warm vanilla and liquorice spice