Thursday, November 8, 2007

Fattoria Laila Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2006 (Marche)






Unlike the usual insipid examples of Verdicchio, this wine, produced by Fattoria Laila and enologist Lorenzo Landi, is the real deal. Fattoria Laila is located in Corinaldo, and lies among the rolling hills of the Marche, overlooking the Adriatic Sea on the east coast of Italy. Landi has helped to establish strict limits in the vineyard and utilizes techniques based on vitricultural research not practiced anywhere else in the region in order to craft his excellent wines. The wine presents delicately honeyed wildflowers at the nose, a lingering note of grapefruit acidity, playful minerals and a juicy finish. The wine can be enjoyed on its own, with appetizers, or with light main courses.

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