Acclaim

“This benchmark example of Verdicchio year in and year out shows the greatness of Verdicchio. The wine opens with aromas of roasted stone and orchard fruits that intertwine with salted lemon and a mineral tinge, creating a complex and elegant palate. The wine’s well-trimmed, mouthfilling texture adds depth to its sophisticated and multifaceted character that will continue to develop over time. Drink now–2045.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, May 2024

“A floral, herbaceous nose features notes of sage, oregano, tomato, roses and peonies. On the palate, a dash of balsamic and a sprinkle of pepper add further nuance to the waltz of savory and floral. Tannins emphasize the earthiness, while the acid introduces a fruit element that is both sweet and tart.” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, May 2024

Bright ruby-garnet, with earthy strawberries, dried flowers and cinnamon. It has pinot-like elegance, depth and complexity. A soulful palate with velvety tannins that are a bit chalky on the finish, crisp, long, integrated acidity and an amazing finish. Medium- to full-bodied with cherry pit flavors. More elegant than powerful. Drink or hold.

Beautiful nose of dried cherries and raspberries, with hints of sandalwood, sweet spices and crushed stones. It’s intense and persistent on the palate, with a medium to full body and a lot of depth and structure. Yet the tannins are very fine and well integrated into the wine, with a seamless, velvety texture. It grows on the finish, with both generous fruit and ashy minerality. There’s something mysterious about this. Better after 2026.

Ruby garnet in the glass, with cherry jelly, ripe fruit character and intense notes of graphite and smoke. The attack is soft and velvety, with ripe tannins, crisp acidity and a medium body. It has a solid spine of structure with enough fruit concentration for aging, but good to drink now.

“The nose is floral and earthy, with a hint of tart berries that swells on the palate but doesn’t entirely overwhelm an enduring, potent earthiness. Acid shines through a dense forest of taut tannins, like sunlight through birch trees.” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, May 2024

“This fun and vibrant white weaves a tapestry of aromas and flavors that immediately capture one’s attention. Pineapple, roasted citrus, gardenia and crushed stone shine from nose to palate with a pleasant bitterness on the extended finish.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, May 2024

“Popping out of the glass like a gymnast doing a flip, this bright white opens with aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit and freshly chopped mixed green herbs. Vibrant with zippy acidity that lifts the palate showing flavors of mixed citrus and a flintly minerality.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, May 2024

“Blackberry compote, wildberry jam and fresh cracked pepper aromas leap from the glass of this lush and exciting Lagrein. A wine meant for food straight off the grill, the palate is lush with ample darker fruits, but the candied violets and grilled herb flavors carry the wine to a rich finish.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, May 2024

The moment you pull the cork the room will be filled with stunning aromas of candied plum, rose and sweet spices—a wine not for the faint of heart. The rich palate is well-balanced with the sweetness checked by the vibrant acidity as the lingering floral notes carry the wine from start to finish. — Jeff Porter