Andrea Felici – Vigna Il Cantico della Figura Riserva 2016 – Marche Italy

Andrea Felici Vigna Il Cantico della Figura Riserva 2016 is a single-vineyard 100% Verdicchio from the San Francesco vineyard in Apiro, made as Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva DOCG.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Verdicchio
• Region: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva DOCG, Marche, Italy
• Vintage: 2016
• Vineyard: San Francesco, Apiro; approximately 50-year-old vines
• Soil: Limestone and clay
• Vinification: Fermentation on the skins for 2 weeks
• Aging: In vitrified cement; 12 months on the lees, followed by 6 months in bottle
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Production: 6,600 bottles
• Style: Structured, mineral dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Built from old-vine Verdicchio and extended lees aging, this Riserva is more structured and cellar-minded than a simple Classico bottling, with the grape’s natural freshness, mineral character and savory depth at the center.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A true cru from the San Francesco vineyard
• Old vines, skin fermentation and long lees aging give it far more depth than an everyday Verdicchio
• Vitrified cement preserves freshness while allowing texture and complexity to develop

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled or roasted fish
• Shellfish and richer seafood dishes
• Poultry, risotto and aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Drinkers who want serious, age-worthy Verdicchio
✓ Fans of mineral, structured Italian whites
✕ Not ideal if you are looking for a simple, light everyday white