A salty white, with light, citrusy acidity, this offers moderate notes of yellow pear and almond blossom. Drink now. 6,800 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Colli Maceratesi Select to Add

The 2010 Colli Maceratesi Ribona, from a high altitude site facing the Adriatic, reveals lovely minerality and verve. Crushed rocks, white peaches and flowers come together in the glass. I especially like the focus and salinity that come to life on the medium-bodied finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2014. Fontezoppa is an excellent source for wines that capture the essence of the many varieties - both red and white - that are indigenous in the Marche. Today, the entry-level and mid-tier wines offer the greatest consistency, but I think it is just a matter of time before the higher-end wines are more dialed in. Importer: Soilair Selection, New York, NY; tel. (646) 244-4922

The 2009 Colli Maceratesi Ribona (Maceratino) is a beautifully, textured white layered with white stone fruit, flowers, spices, peaches, almonds and ash. A textured, caressing finish rounds things out nicely. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. These are the first wines I have tasted from Fontezoppa. Quality is inconsistent throughout the range but the best wines merit attention. Importer: Soilair Selection, New York, NY; tel. (646) 244-4922