Federico Mencaroni Vini
For fourth generation winemaker Federico Mencaroni the decision to work on the land and cultivate his vines is based on pride, his passion for the area he lives and a love for wine. Over time the artistry of winemaking and his connection with the land that his Uncle Nevio passed on to him developed into technical skill and a very qualified approach as a winemaker. Federico's passion, technique, research and experience blend into each glass of his wine, a simple outcome embodying the essence of the territory and this winemaker. This essence has translated into crisp, fresh sparkling wines made from the ancient Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi grape that can rival a fine glass of champagne.
Le Marche Region
Le Marche, which hugs the eastern edge of Italy has various terroirs suitable for wine cultivation. The influence of the Adriatic Sea, Apennines Mountains and the region's various rivers give way to a myriad of climates from Mediterranean to Continental in a relatively small region. Soil rich in calcareous, clay and limestone have proven to be excellent for varieties such as Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Verdicchio and Montepulciano. Le Marche has been referred to as "the New Tuscany", even though it has it's own rich history of wine that has been cultivated here as far back as Etruscan times.
"Oenological techniques need to be constantly adjusted according to the raw material, in this case grapes, because every year they are unique and different. Thus we are subject to a fortune we will know only at vintage."
Great care is taken in the production process, which is obvious after tasing theses wines. After being hand harvested the grapes that will become Vini Federico Mencaroni are carefully grouped to follow different winemaking processes which include still and traditional method sparkling.
Winemaker
Federico Mencaroni
Vineyard
Size
10 Hectares
Annual
Production
30,000 Bottles
Wines We Carry
Attributes:
Origin: Le Marche, Italy
Grape Variety: 100% Verdicchio
Production: Hand harvested Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi grapes are softly and quickly pressed to obtain 40% of must. The fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 16°C. The wine ages in steel basins on noble wine lees for approximately 14 months.
Appearance: Pale yellow and light bodied.
Nose: Peachy sweet aromas.
Taste: Ripe peach and stone fruit, notes of lemon zest with a mineral finish.
Gastronomy: A light bodied wine best served with proscuitto, pizza, quiche and egg dishes. Perfect Sunday Brunch wine!
Serve Chilled.
Attributes:
Origin: Le Marche, Italy
Grape Varieties: Marche Rosso blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano depending on harvest.
Production: Fermentation of the hand harvested grapes occurs at a controlled temperature of 25°C. Grapes are cold soaked for 30 days, in order to impart maximum color and flavor extraction from the skins. The wine is aged in barrique for 12 months followed by additional time in bottles for 6 months before release.
Appearance: Opaque garnet
Nose: Earthy aromas with red fruits and black pepper.
Taste: Juicy plum and cherry medium bodied wine with herbal hints of oregano.
Gastronomy: Grippy tannins and elevated acidity make this wine a perfect accompaniment to fatty meat dishes and hearty pizzas.
Attributes:
Origin: Le Marche, Italy
Grape Variety: 100% Verdicchio
Production: Hand harvested Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi grapes are softly pressed. Permitting 40% of must. The fermentation occurs at controlled temperature of 16°C and the tirage occurs the following year. The wine is aged on noble lees for 40 months and it is not released for sale until 6 months after the degorgement and addition of the liqueur d'expedition.
Appearance: Pale yellow with persistent and fine bubbles.
Nose: Peach cobbler aromas.
Taste: Light peach and lemon notes with a mineral finish.
Gastronomy: Best served as an aperitif or on a warm day with Proscuitto, soft cheeses, quiche and egg dishes.
Serve Chilled