- 100% Verdicchio from the oldest vines (planted 1978) in the Fogliano vineyard
- Picked with the highest possible acidity while attaining phenolic ripeness
- Fermentation in glass-lined cement
- 42 months on the lees in glass-lined cement, followed by another 9 months in bottle before release
- The name “Senex” means old in Latin!
- Only 600 cases 6pks are produced annually on average
- First vintage 1998
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Marche
Appellation:
Verdicchio di Matelica
Variety:
Verdicchio
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-BIS-40-19 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93+
Date
2025-09-23
"The 2019 Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva Senex does not disappoint. It delivers a powerful bouquet of apricot, yellow peach and melon laced with candied lime. The Senex washes across the palate with real heft, displaying a pretty inner sweetness up front that is quickly contrasted by a whiplash of vibrant acidity. It's long and stimulating to the senses, finishing with masses of herbal-laced citrus that cleanse the palate for another opulent sip. The 2019 is beautiful today, but it has serious cellar potential."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2018
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2023-10-30
"With only 3,894 bottles released last year, the Bisci 2018 Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva Senex is a spectacular wine with impressive depth and complexity. The bouquet reveals soft swells of tropical fruit, green melon, kiwi and crushed stone. The effect is very silky and fine; however, the wine offers beautiful length. There is ample volume too and dimension, which bodes well for the long-term aging potential of this bottle. This special wine represents a culmination of experience and wisdom."
2018
Wine and Spirits
Score
91
Date
2024-09-03
"Bright acidity weaves through flavors of green-apple skin and spiced almond. The wine feels cool and refreshing. Tautly knit at present, this should unwind nicely with a year or two of cellaring."
2015
Int'l Wine Review
Score
97
Date
2021-01-15
2015
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2020-09-15
2015
Gambero Rosso
Score
3
Date
2020-12-04