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VERDICCHIO DI MATELICA, DOC, 2009
Accattoli s.r.l.

Accattoli near Recanati in Marche

The ancient Verdicchio vine is a symbol of the Marche region. Located in the hills of Matelica, the Accattoli winery was founded in 1958 and is located in the town of Recanati. The production of the Verdicchio di Matelica is only one-tenth of the production of the Verdicchio di Castelli thereby making this a much sought after wine.

Front Label Translation:  
"From the charming hills of Matelica rises our Verdicchio. An antique vine that became the symbol of the Marche region. The grapes are harvested at the end of October and processed in the traditional vinification method. It has a straw yellow color with green reflections ......."

Tasting notes: Bright, lemony fruit with a creamy mouthfeel finishing with refreshing crisp acidity.

Region: Marche
Classification: Verdicchio di Matelica DOC
Area of Production:  Matelica
Grape Variety: 100% Verdicchio
Soil: Medium mixture, mainly clayey
Average Age of Vines: 10 years
Trellising System: Stakes of cement
Spacing of Plants: 1.5 m x 2.5 m
Production per Acre: 3.12 tons
Vinification Technique: Stainless Steel
Maturation: 3 months in stainless steel and 4 months in bottles
Total Acidity: 5.20 g/l
Residual Sugar:  2.0 g/l
PH:  3.40
Alcohol: 1%
Total Cases Produced: 1,660