Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva 'CM' Radiz La Staffa 2023

Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva "CM" Radiz La Staffa is the result of a collaboration between Radiz and La Staffa, the winery owned by Riccardo Baldi, a true Marche vigneron. The motto "Zero rules, low impact, 100% wine" translates into targeted collaborations with winemakers who share an ethical and practical approach to agriculture. In the heart of Castelli di Jesi, La Staffa represents one of the most authentic expressions of this vision, thanks to rigorous organic farming and vineyard work based on maximum fidelity to the territory.

Radiz La Staffa Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva "CM" comes from the Cupramontana Badia Colli vineyard, a historic plot planted in the 1980s and now managed directly by the winery. The vines are rooted in clayey-calcareous soils at an altitude of about 430 metres, in a south-west facing plot nestled in a natural basin surrounded by vegetation and oak trees. This particular configuration reduces the hours of sunshine compared to more open vineyards and creates a cool microclimate, ideal for slow and complete ripening that preserves tension and flavour. In the cellar, whole bunches are gently pressed and the must is statically decanted before fermentation, technical choices aimed at enhancing the varietal purity and freshness of the site.

In the glass, Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva "CM" Radiz La Staffa expresses a precise and territorial profile, playing on balance and dynamism. The nose recalls white flowers, citrus fruits and light herbaceous notes, which evolve towards iodine and mineral nuances. The palate is taut and smooth, supported by a vibrant freshness that guides the progression and a fine sapidity that amplifies its depth. The finish is clean and vertical, with a crisp closure that restores all the energy and tension typical of the best interpretations of high-altitude Verdicchio.