The 2005 Cuprese Verdicchio (100% Verdicchio fermented and aged in stainless steel for 5 months prior to bottling) is a gorgeously ripe, medium-bodied white offering a fragrant nose of tropical fruits, flowers, and a hint of almonds. Medium-bodied with an excellent texture as well as a crisp, dry finish, it should be drunk over the next 12 months. A Leonardo LoCascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620; fax (201) 445-9868.

Orange blossom, citrus oil, and crisp acidity characterize this fresh, lively white. With good fruit, medium body, and plenty of length, it will provide pleasure over the next 1-2 years.