Corrado Dottori of La Distesa describes Gli Eremi as "an old vineyard. The light of San Michele. A long dialogue with the air. The passage of time. This is Gli Eremi." These words alone might suffice to capture the essence of this exceptional wine.
However, a little more context enriches the story. San Michele, a part of Cupramontana, has long been considered the Grand Cru of the region. The vines for Gli Eremi are planted on the gentle slopes where the land begins to level out after steep drops. The soil is poor, made up of clay, limestone, and intersecting gypsum veins. The Verdicchio vines, planted in 1980, face south, benefiting from the cooling night temperatures at this elevation. The vineyard is tended by hand, with each vine’s needs carefully attended to. The harvest is done in several stages, beginning in mid-September and finishing in early October.
The fermentation process is left untouched, and the wine matures for 24 months in oak barrels of varying sizes, ranging from 500 to 1200 liters.
Style
This wine embodies apparent contradictions that, together, create a harmonious whole. Power meets elegance, dynamism meets serenity, and intensity meets finesse. Deep aromas are enveloped in a rich, pulsating texture. Inviting freshness is balanced by substantial depth, making this a wine that will evolve beautifully over the years, even decades.
Technical Sheet
- Variety: 100% Verdicchio
- Vineyard: Gli Eremi / San Michele. The vineyard sits on gradually flattening slopes, with poor soil composed of clay, limestone, and intersecting gypsum veins. Vines planted in 1980 with a southern exposure, benefiting from nighttime cooling at higher altitudes.
- Harvest: Handpicked in 25 kg crates
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | Wild yeasts, in oak barrels
- Aging: 24 months in oak barrels (500-1200 liters)
- Filtration: No
- SO₂: < 50 mg
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
- Volume and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€42.53/l)
Maxim: All producers listed by Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
