2020 La Monacesca "Mirum" Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva

La Monacesca "Mirum" Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva 2020 has always been one of my favorite ‘Verdicchio of Matelica DOC’. Made from old Verdicchio vines grown in the highland vineyards of the Marche region, this wine showcases the depth, complexity and aging ability that Verdicchio can achieve when handled with care. On the nose the wine is concentrated and layered. It has notes of yellow apple, pear, orange zest and almond blossom. Highlighted with notes of honey, chamomile and wet mineral. The palate is rich and structured. With an excellent balance of bright acidity and creamy, textured, ripe fruit flavors. Bitter orange and almond with a touch of elegance. And a long, luxurious scent that hints at marzipan and crushed herbs. What a wine! What sets La Monasesca's "Mirum" apart is that it is an expression of the Matelica terroir region, which is cooler, and more continental compared to coastal ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’, giving the wine a precise, mineral-driven profile. "Mirum" is wine made from stainless steel, aged for 18 months and bottle aged for an additional year. Designed to last beautifully for 10-15 years, with increasing complexity.