Lucchetti Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2022
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and lime with supporting notes of green apple and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of guava, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is tart with trailing citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Lucchetti Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2021
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and lime with supporting notes of green apple and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of guava, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is tart with trailing citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and kumquat with supporting notes of tropical fruit, slate, jasmine, and green apple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green melon, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety yet vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Fuso 21 Le Salse Verdicchio di Matelica 2018
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and nectarine with supporting notes of white peach and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, pear, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points