Umani Ronchi : Vecchie Vigne Historical 2018

A white Marche wine that delights with its power and vivacity

La propriété

Located between the Marche and Abruzzo regions, Umani Ronchi is now one of Italy's 18 largest wine-producing families. The venture began near Cupramontana, the historic heart of Verdicchio Classico. Founded in the 1950s by Gino Umani Ronchi, the estate initially took the form of a small, picturesque farmhouse. But in the 1970s, Massimo Bernetti took over the estate and gave it a new dimension. As well as increasing the size of the vineyard, which gradually grew to over 210 hectares, Massimo Bernetti was also quick to take his wines abroad. Today, this Italian jewel thrives under the watchful eye of Massimo's son, Michele Bernetti, who continues to make his legacy shine, with deep respect for his terroir and the people around him.

The wine

Historical is an ambitious project that starts from the land, precisely from a small isolated plot in the middle of the historic vineyards of Montecarotto, in Verdicchio Classico. Produced in small batches, this bottle is aged for 5 years in the cellar before being unveiled, cementing the legend. The first vintage of the cuvée, Historical 2018 aims to become one of Italy's greatest white wines.

The vineyard

Vecchie Vigne Historical from Umani Ronchi is a Marche wine from a vineyard situated at an altitude of 310 metres on an east-facing slope. The vines benefit from deep, loamy soil. This privileged geographical location allows Verdicchio to express itself fully, revealing all the richness of its terroir.

Winemaking and ageing

"After 60 months of ageing, Historical is revealed. A true tribute from Umani Ronchi to Verdicchio, the noble fruit of a unique land, dedicated to time with its silences and precious answers," say Michele and Massimo Bernetti.

After a light pressing, the must is cooled and then decanted. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats over a period of 15 to 20 days. The wine is aged in concrete vats for 18 months. Before bottling, the wine is left to age for a further 36 months.

Grape variety

Verdicchio (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Vecchie Vigne Historical 2018 d’Umani Ronchi

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a golden yellow aspect.

Nose
The nose reveals fragrances of citrus fruit, beeswax and floral hints.

Palate
The palate is enveloping, characterised by a pronounced salinity and a lovely intensity.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine shoud be served at between 10 and 11°C.

Food and wine pairing

This Italian wine pairs ideally with roast white meats, grilled fish and stuffed pasta.