The delicious 2000 Verdicchio di Matelica is a big, richly fruity effort with lovely purity, a huge perfume, and much of the character of its single vineyard sibling. It does not have the aromatic and flavor persistence of that offering. An excellent value, it saw no oak, and should drink well for 12-18 months.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700; and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411