What kind of wine is Marche Bianco IGT 'Clochard' 2023 - La Calcinara?
Marche Bianco IGT 'Clochard' 2023 - La Calcinara is a Marche white wine with a contemporary and authentic soul, born from a blend of Verdicchio, Chardonnay, and Malvasia grapes cultivated on soils rich in limestone, marl, and marine fossils. The result is a white wine with a fresh, mineral, and vibrant profile, capable of truthfully expressing the Conero territory.
Vintage Details
The 2023 vintage in Marche was characterized by a balanced climate: a mild winter, a regular spring, and a cool summer with good temperature excursions between day and night. These conditions allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, developing intense aromas and maintaining pleasant natural acidity, a key element for the freshness of this wine.
Winemaking and Aging
The Marche Bianco IGT 'Clochard' 2023 is exclusively vinified in stainless steel, a choice that maximizes the aromatic purity of the grapes and their territorial expression. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature to preserve fruity and floral aromas, while a brief aging on the lees (sur lie) adds body and complexity, without altering its freshness and mineral tension.
Tasting Notes
A wine that captivates at first glance and continues to fascinate sip after sip, thanks to the balance between structure and agility.
Color
Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections, indicative of youth and liveliness.
Nose
The bouquet is delicate but intense: notes of white flowers, fresh citrus, and yellow-fleshed fruit blend with mineral hints and a slight marine recall that evokes the calcareous origins of the soils.
Palate
On the palate, it is fresh, taut, and savory. The minerality accompanies a dry and harmonious sip, with a persistent finish of Mediterranean herbs and lemon zest. A pleasant acidity supports every phase of the tasting, making the wine particularly smooth and suitable for various occasions.
Food Pairings for Marche Bianco IGT 'Clochard' 2023 - La Calcinara
Perfect with fish dishes and Mediterranean cuisine, the 'Clochard' 2023 pairs elegantly but without rigidity. Some recommended pairings:
- raw fish, tartare, and seafood carpaccios
- light first courses such as seafood risotto or linguine with clams
- fresh and goat cheeses
- fried fish or crispy vegetables
It is also ideal as an aperitif for those looking for a white wine with a decided yet always balanced character.
Storage and Aging: How to store Marche Bianco IGT 'Clochard' 2023 - La Calcinara
Being a wine designed to express freshness and liveliness, the Marche Bianco IGT 'Clochard' 2023 - La Calcinara should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct light. The ideal temperature is around 12°C, with the bottle preferably lying down to keep the cork consistently moist.
To best appreciate its aromatic expression, consumption is recommended within 2-3 years from the harvest. Those who wish to experiment can let it evolve for a short period in the bottle, observing how the fresh fruit gradually blends with elegant, more mature, and mineral notes.
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