The 2001 Verdicchio di Matelica is the benchmark regular bottling of the zone, fresh, savory, mineral, and honeyed with a non-stop energy both on the nose and the palate. I adore the wines of this small estate, high in the mountainous interior of the Marches in a zone with an unmistakable personality of its own. And no one manages to bring it out like this producer and the consummate talents of their winemaker Paolo Caciorgna. 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