2024 La Marca Di San Michele Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore

Verdicchio, from Le Marche on the Adriatic coast, is responsible for some of Italy’s finest white wines. Its expressions range from light and grassy to deeply layered and complex, with an impressive capacity to age in bottle. This example, from sustainably grown Verdicchio high in the hills, showcases a hint of the variety’s herbaceous side, then reveals a sensuous creamy texture underscored by an energizing flinty note. Verdicchio’s greatest quality is perhaps how well it works at table, enhancing anything from linguine with clams to sliced prosciutto to grilled fish and spring greens.- Anthony Lynch