{"product_id":"verdicchio-dei-castelli-di-jesi-passito-doc-lina-santa-barbara","title":"Verdicchio di Jesi Passito DOC Lina Santa Barbara","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito DOC \u003cstrong\u003eLina\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Barbara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito DOC Lina\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet and refined wine that interprets Verdicchio in an original way, enhancing its personality, depth, and unmistakable territorial imprint. Born from grapes that are partially overripe on the vine and partially dried in boxes, it expresses a measured sweetness, supported by freshness and sapidity, for a sip that is rich yet always balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis passito comes from the hills of Castelli di Jesi, a Marche area renowned for the production of great Italian whites. The vineyard, facing southeast and located at about 250 meters above sea level, benefits from favorable conditions for achieving aromatic ripeness and good taste definition. The medium-textured soil contributes to balance and finesse, while the style chosen by the winery combines structure, softness, and precision, with a process that includes a very long fermentation and aging in steel and barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a bright and inviting straw yellow color. On the nose, intense aromas of pineapple, sweet tropical fruits, and fine spices emerge, accompanied by a creamy and enveloping sensation. On the palate, \u003cstrong\u003eLina\u003c\/strong\u003e shows richness, depth, and a pleasant alcoholic viscosity, while maintaining great expressive cleanliness. The sweet contribution is contained and well integrated, while the finish stands out for its long sapidity and the typical bitter finish of Verdicchio, which adds character and tension to the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile of \u003cstrong\u003eVerdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito DOC Lina\u003c\/strong\u003e elegantly lends itself to not too heavy desserts, fruit tarts, dry pastries, and almond-based sweets. It is also interesting with blue-veined or aged cheeses, where the contained sweetness and sapidity create a harmonious and very pleasant contrast. It can also satisfy during moments of meditation or after a meal, when one desires a rich wine that is not cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eVerdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito DOC Lina\u003c\/strong\u003e, a serving temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e10 and 12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. It is ideal to serve it slightly chilled, thus enhancing its aromas, balanced sweetness, and savory component. It generally does not require long aeration, but a brief rest in the glass can help its aromatic evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLina Santa Barbara\u003c\/strong\u003e is an interesting choice for those seeking an elegant, distinctive Italian passito that is consistent with the character of Verdicchio. It combines aromatic complexity, well-measured sweetness, and a savory finish that invites the next sip. It is a wine to purchase online to enrich the cellar with an original label, suitable for both special occasions and a quality after-dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Italian Wine Selection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659264733570,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/Verdicchio-passito-lina-Santabarbara-Sorrento.png?v=1779240188","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/verdicchio-dei-castelli-di-jesi-passito-doc-lina-santa-barbara","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}