Filippi Dieci Multi-Vintage

Visiting the charismatic Filippo Filippi at his Castelcerino estate is like entering a green oasis where time has stopped. It’s where his volcanic soils, organic farming and relaxed nature come together to produce white wines of textural completeness.

His farm sits at the highest point in Soave at the summit of Monte Calprea, an ancient volcano at some 400 metres. It’s no surprise that Filippi’s winemaking is based on simplicity and a holistic focus guided by vintage conditions. Grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed. Fermentation happens by means of indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic conversion is allowed. Wines spend an extended time of up to 12 months in tank on fine lees with infrequent stirring to accentuate creamy richness. There is no oak used. The estate’s cellars are perfectly insulated by centuries old stonewalls. Wines are only lightly filtered and cold settling is used to clarify wines naturally.  Sulphur additions if any are minimal and at bottling.

Fillipi wines capture the unadulterated expression of his vineyards and tell the story of old vine Garganega like no other. His vineyards are divided into distinct areas, defined by soil type and bottled accordingly. Simply put, Filippi wants the features of the soil to be felt in his wines.

Deici is 100% Garganega made through the solera method from 10 vintages (2012-2021). Each year, Fillipo added a variable quantity of wine to the same steel tanks. Only 2600 bottles produced!

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