Andrea Felici – Vigna Il Cantico della Figura Riserva 2018 – Marche Italy

Andrea Felici Vigna Il Cantico della Figura Riserva 2018 is a single-vineyard 100% Verdicchio from old vines in Apiro, produced 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: 2018
• Vineyard: San Francesco, Apiro; vines over 50 years old
• 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% ABV
• Production: 10,158 numbered bottles
• Style: Structured, mineral dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Floral aromas mingle with yellow-fleshed fruit, lightly candied citrus, aromatic herbs and a flinty mineral note. The palate is balanced, fresh and savory, with the concentration and persistence expected from an old-vine Riserva.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A true cru expression of Verdicchio rather than the estate’s simpler Classico bottling
• Old vines and extended lees aging give the wine texture and depth
• Freshness and salinity keep the wine precise despite its structure

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled or roasted fish
• Shellfish and richer seafood dishes
• Risotto, poultry and aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of serious, mineral Italian whites
✓ Drinkers looking for Verdicchio with aging potential and texture
✕ Not ideal if you want a simple, light everyday white