The complex aromas of ripe white and citrus fruit, together with a delicate honeyed touch, are reflected on the fullish, medium-bodied palate that is round, silky and packed with lightly honeyed fruit flavors. All in focus. Balanced. Interesting and unexpected marsiglia aftertaste. This is super-refined Verdicchio. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

The organic Umani Ronchi 2020 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Vecchie Vigne is one of the standout wines in this report. I love the vertical drive and energy supplied by this pretty white wine from old vines. The estate does not use the Riserva denomination on this line, but this wine would qualify as such. Fruit comes from a vineyard that was planted in 1971 in Montecarotto. The wine was first made in 2001 (although the 2002 vintage was skipped), and the style saw more fruit maturity back then. Today, the aim is freshness, minerality and aromatic lift. I'd say that those goals are achieved in this beautiful wine.

Notes of grilled nut, vanilla and smoke are aromatic accents for flavors of baked peach and lemon curd in this well-cut, medium-bodied white. Creamy on the palate, but firm and mouthwatering through the graphite-laced finish. Drink now through 2026. 1,350 cases made, 75 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Select to Add

Made with organic fruit, the Umani Ronchi 2018 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Vecchie Vigne is a very special wine that gives us a pure and transparent view onto the Verdicchio grape from old vines. The wine delivers a terrific sense of purity and depth, and it also hints at some of the compelling complexity that can be achieved when Verdicchio gets a little bit of age. Aromas of ripe peach, lemon drop and candied fruit make subtle appearances, and the wine continues with fresh fruit, light spice and crushed stone. Try it with the local seafood stew, brodetto marchigiano. This steady and beautifully intense wine is one I am happy to recommend, especially for enthusiasts of Italian whites.