Villa Bucci Verdicchio Riserva 2017: a glorious white wine

The 2017 Villa Bucci Riserva is a mature and complex Verdicchio that is both smooth and rocky and focuses on depth and contrast.

It’s not only a glu-glu wine. Instead, it’s a colossus that’s getting better and better over time, moving towards a splendid mineral and decadent service sector where the nutty tones of dried fruit stand out and give the wine a sad feel.

This does not imply that it is a challenging, grumpy wine that only sommeliers wearing tastevins, top hats, bowler hats, and monocles should use.

Thanks to its imaginative aromatic charge, it is large and spectacularly fascinating. It’s just good; that’s all this wine needs. Sure, it’s just beginning to transform from vinous and ethereal to tertiary, but it’s a natural transition, and it bobs along gracefully.

The layers of flavor come and go; it goes from tropical to rocky; it tastes like land and sea, like honey, rosemary, and ginger; but it’s all held together by finesse and believability.

It charms and seduces you, and even though it has a lot of structure and a lot of alcohol, it never slows down and is never shy. All you need to do is serve it at the right temperature—no less than 16 degrees—and let it breathe for a couple of hours.

How it is produced

The grapes are selected from old Verdicchio vineyards, between 40 and 50 years old. Organic vineyard management involves pressing and fermentation in steel, then aging for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels of 50 and 70 hectoliters. further refinement for 1 year in the bottle, and then it is marketed.

Organoleptic characteristics

Straw yellow. The bouquet is disruptive, penetrating, and severe: it opens marine and punctuates a crazy but not explosive aromatic picture with a bevy of a thousand aromatic herbs.

Hot fruit with almond tart and lemon dipped in marzipan broth cooked at a low temperature with Lebanese cedar wood cut with a chainsaw during group Samhain

Wood is still cumbersome, but over time it will be tamed and integrated into the evolution of wine. Honey, beeswax, and the oxidative scents of hazelnuts on an autumn afternoon.

Even if it allows itself to round out to the mature and pleased arabesque, it is strong, savory, and with a vigorous rhythm on the palate. The green part is quite developed and adds a pleasant note of severity.

Price

43-44 euros: an acceptable price for a white wine that has made history and that has now found a figure and a stylistic groove that are not very original but always amazing.

Pairings

1. Seafood: This type of wine pairs well with any type of seafood, including shellfish, fish and even sushi. The saltiness and crispness of the wine enhances the flavors of the seafood and complements its natural sweetness.
2. Salads: A white salty, crispy wine can be a great complement to a fresh green salad, especially those with tangy or citrus-based dressings. The wine’s acidity will help cut through the richness of the salad dressing and balance the flavors.
3. Light appetizers: This type of wine is perfect for light appetizers like oysters, shrimp cocktail, Vitello Tonnato or bruschetta. The wine’s refreshing acidity will help cleanse the palate and prepare it for the main course.
4. Soft cheeses: The saltiness of this wine makes it a great pairing with soft cheeses like goat cheese, feta or brie. The crispness of the wine helps to cut through the richness of the cheese and enhance its flavors.
5. Chicken and turkey: A white salty, crispy wine can also pair well with chicken and turkey dishes, especially those with citrus-based sauces or light cream sauces. The wine’s acidity can balance the flavors of the dish and enhance its aromas. Try it with Chicken Cacciatore.
6. Rice and pasta dishes: A white salty, crispy wine can also pair well with rice and pasta dishes, particularly those with light, fresh flavors. For example, truffle risotto, pasta alla carbonara, Pad Thai can be complemented by the wine’s crispness and acidity. The saltiness of the wine can also enhance the flavor of the dish, especially if it contains salty elements like parmesan cheese or olives.