La Staffa Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Selva di Sotto 2019 750ml

Produced only in the best vintages, this tiny vineyard located in the middle of a steep forest is difficult to farm, yet produces Verdicchio grapes of unparalleled character. Aged three years before release, the richness of this wine is astonishing and the complexity of flavors—white flowers, honeysuckle, apricot, and a mineral streak—compete with some of the finest white Bordeaux. For serious fans of Italian wine, this is a bottle not to be missed!!

94 POINTS: VINOUS - The 2019 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Selva di Sotto excites the senses from the first tilt of the glass with a rich blend of honeyed orals, vanilla custard, green apples and int crushed stone. This displays mediumbodied weight yet is full of zesty tension. A candied lime flourish gives way to sour melon as tactile mineral tones add a crunchiness toward the close. It’s long and intensely spicy, displaying vivid Meyer lemon and a minty herbal freshness. The 2019 is easily the most complete rendition of Selva di Sotto I’ve ever tasted. Bravo