La Distesa Nur

A blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, and Verdicchio sourced from three parcels of vines, young and old. The grapes underwent a three-week skin fermentation before being pressed into concrete vats for a year of maturation. With a deep amber hue, the wine exudes ripe citrus, earthy notes, and spices, complemented by tea-like tannins that frame flavors of apricot, minerals, and bitter herbs.

La Distesa, located in San Michele near Cupramontana in the Marche region, has been nurtured by Corrado Dottori's family for three generations. Situated at approximately 320 meters above sea level, the rolling hills benefit from abundant sunshine and firm clay-limestone soils, with significant day-to-night temperature variations ideal for Verdicchio cultivation. Biodiversity thrives with fava beans, peas, alfalfa, wild mint, and other flora interspersed among the vine rows, providing a rich environment that supports both the vines and the raw materials for biodynamic preparations. Emphasizing organic viticulture and low yields, vineyard practices focus on achieving pure, characterful fruit. This commitment to quality extends seamlessly into the cellar, where an honest approach yields some of Italy's finest wines.