"Verdicchio is one of the joys of Italian oenology that rarely gets the respect it deserves, and few producers do it better than Bisci." – The Wine Advocate High in the Apennine mountains of the Marche, Bisci is certainly one of the estates where the qualities of Verdicchio di Matelica are most valued. The vineyards were totally replanted starting from the seventies and are located at an altitude of 300-350 meters above sea level with southern exposure. The alternation of sunny days and of fresh and dry nights gives the grapes character and an extremely fine fragrance. Vineyard Practices: Bisci practices organic agriculture, and will be Certified Organic beginning with the 2019 vintage. Integrated insect and disease control is followed. The Marche Region monitors climatic data and informs the growers in regard to the need for disease control. To thwart mold and pests, sulfur and copper-based products are used in the vineyards. For nutritional purposes, vineyard owners use "managed" cover crops between the rows of vines. The soil is tilled to avoid competition between the roots for nutrients, water and oxygen. When needed, organic fertilizer (manure) is used after the harvest. Low doses of SO2 in the wines help preserve the wine's quality. Farming Practice: Certified Organic
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Vinous Media 90 "Bisci has really impressed me over the course of recent tastings, with a portfolio of higher-elevation Verdicchio that speaks of variety and terroir
"Color: Pale straw yellow with green reflections Nose: Intense, typical, white flowers, green apple Flavor: Intense, quite warm, tasty, fresh, quite balanced, slightly bitter ending
Vinous Media 90+ "Pale gold-tinged yellow. Mineral and floral nuances complement green apple and nectarine aromas on the discreet, refined nose. Smooth and ripe, offering very
Vinous 91 "Honey, almonds, yellow stone fruits, white flowers, almonds and mint all meld together in the 2010 Verdicchio di Matelica Vigneto Fogliano, a wine that
Robert Parker 91 "The 2001 Verdicchio di Matelica Vigneto Fogliano adds a great complexity and authority, with balsamic, resinous, and spicy Gewurztraminer-like sensations and a great
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