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Villa Bucci Verdicchio Riserva 2021

$10999

Ampelio Bucci spent decades arguing that Verdicchio could age like a great white Burgundy, and this is the bottle that proved him right. The Riserva comes from the estate's oldest vines, ages a year or more in big Slavonian oak casks that season the wine without flavoring it, and then rests another year in bottle before release. Bucci himself recommends treating it like a red: serve it cool rather than cold, and open it an hour ahead. Do that and it unwinds slowly, gaining nuance the whole way. There are very few Italian whites in its class, and almost none that reward patience like this one.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Kerin O'Keefe

95 points

"Always one of Italy’s greatest white wines, the fragrant and elegantly structured 2021 Villa Bucci opens with enticing scents recalling sun-warmed hay, ripe stone fruit, pressed Spanish broom, citrus and a whiff of beeswax. Polished and showing great depth, the smooth palate delivers ripe peach, yellow pear, lemon zest and almond before closing on a honeyed mineral note. Bright acidity keeps it energized and beautifully balanced. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2026–2031." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Villa Bucci

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Verdicchio

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Elegant , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken, veal, mushroom risotto, aged pecorino, or brodetto (Adriatic fish stew).

Tasting Profile

Dry and full-bodied, with hazelnut, honey, herbs and flinty mineral notes; rich but firm, with real length.

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