Bachéro has become Bacareto! A new name for the same delicious Verdicchio. The best Verdicchio under ten euros according to De Grote Hamersma!

Our Bachero is now called Bacaréto Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. Also new is that the bottle features a blue and white band around the neck with DOC. This is proof that the wine is made from 100% Verdicchio grapes from the DOC area. For decades, Piersanti has stood for top quality. Verdicchio wijnen

Why the name change?

For a wine with the popular DOC Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi classification, the grapes must come from the region itself. A frequently heard complaint in the Marche was that many Verdicchio producers did not adhere to the rules and also used other grapes from outside the region and even from outside the Marche. To show that the Verdicchio from Piersanti is made from ‘real’ grapes, the bottles bear a blue/white DOC certification band around the neck. To comply with all regulations, the name Bachero unfortunately had to change as well. This name is place-related and may no longer be used according to the new, stricter regulations. The new name will be Bacaréto Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi . Nothing has changed about the wine itself!

The Great Hamersma: 9+ – the best Verdicchio under ten euros!

The Pontemagno Bacheto receives a 9+ from De Grote Hamersma 2021! “The name has changed compared to the 2018 vintage. Previously Puntamagno ‘Bachero’, now Bacaréto suffices. Fortunately, the approach has otherwise remained unchanged. The winemaker adheres to a ripe style, although it has become somewhat fresher this year. Apple fritter, mandarin essence, the banana a little less ripe. Turkish delight, a hint of green herbs this time, and mild acidity. Remains the best Verdicchio under ten euros. Because the price has also remained unchanged.”

At Casa del Vino, the Bacaréto Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi classico Superiore D.O.C. from Vini Pontemagno is one of the most popular white wines. This classico superiore has great intensity and power on the palate. Thanks to oak aging, this Bachero Verdicchio has a full flavor, but also great elegance and freshness.

Tasting note Bachero Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi

The Piersanti Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Pontemagno is made from the Verdicchio grape. The winemakers have used the best grapes from the hilly area near the town of Castelli di Jesi in the region. Le Marche. The grapes are harvested late and gently pressed. Fermentation on indigenous yeast cells is slow and at a low temperature. As a result, the malic acids in the grape convert into lactic acids. This gives the wine a rich character with power, roundness, and a distinct and unique personality. Full of ripe fruit combined with fresh acidity, beautifully balanced. Highly recommended! The short oak aging adds extra intensity to the taste and structure of the wine.

About Vini Pontemagno

The Vini Pontemagno winery was founded in 1955 by Giovanni Piersanti. By investing in technology and quality, this winery has achieved a high level. It produces wines with a very good price-quality ratio. The Piersantis are primarily masters of the Verdicchio Classico from the Castelli di Jesi. At Casa del Vino, in addition to the Bachero, we also have the Quota 311, de Terre di Sampaolo en de topper Ori.

The Verdicchio grape

Since the 15th century, the Verdicchio grown in this region on the calcareous soil that is perfectly suited for white wine. Delicious in combination with numerous dishes such as fish, summer salads, and white meat. But also very suitable as an aperitif wine or simply for enjoying a good glass at a party.

In the 1960s, Verdicchio enjoyed great commercial success. The wine's classic amphora bottle, produced by Fazi Battaglia and designed by the Milanese architect Antonio Maiocchi, became a symbol of Verdicchio during that time. Its market position improved enormously when, in 1973, actor Al Pacino uncorked the bottle and drank from it in the film “Serpico”. When in later years the amphora bottle became associated with cheap wine again, the wine returned in regular bottle form. Maybe it's time to bring back the old bottle?