A wine of great distinction, produced only in the finest years; the slightly over-ripe verdicchio
grapes are its remarkable resource. Combined with a lengthy maturation, these grapes yield a remarkably aromatic nose, which releases intense scents of toasted almonds, citrus, honey, and crusted bread; with cellaring, the bouquet will develop still greater complexity. On the palate, it immediately expands to astounding richness and suppleness, balanced, rich, and seemingly endless. It is ideal with non-aged cheeses, cured-meat antipasti, and sauced poultry and veal.
VINTAGE 2021
Wine Spectator – 90
An elegant white, with the broad, creamy feel of the baked melon, dried pineapple, creamed almond and salted butter flavors on the palate reined in nicely by well-honed citrus peel acidity. Smoke and salt notes play out on the clean-cut, minerally finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 265 cases imported.
VINTAGE 2020
James Suckling – 90
This is intense, with restrained wax and lanolin character. It’s dense on the palate, with broom flower flavors, a full body, a silky texture, zesty acidity and a savory aftertaste with a biting, slightly cooked finish. Drink now.
Wine Advocate – 91
Here is a pretty white wine that delivers on both fronts: aromatic complexity and mouthfeel. The Monacesca 2020 Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva Mirum sees fruit from a three-hectare site on heavier clay soils. This unoaked Riserva starts off with a decisively mineral-driven bouquet with dustings of crushed stone and powdered terracotta. A swell of primary fruit appears on second nose with candied lemon, Darjeeling tea and waxy fruit. This 30,000-bottle release has the textural heft to pair with roasted chicken or pork.
Wine Spectator – 90
A lithe white, fine and silky on the palate, with a delicate weave of pear tart, lemon curd, smoke and chopped almond notes. Reveals hints of warm spices and fleur de sel on the finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 135 cases imported.
VINTAGE 2019
Vinous – 93
The 2019 Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva Mirum wafts up with a wonferfully perfumed and floral bouquet, as dried flowers give way to young peach, chamomile, raw almond, chalk dust and wet stone. Its opulent, almost- glycerol-like textures fill the palate with a rush of ripe pears and apples, contrasted by saline-infused acidity and savory herbal tones. This tapers off with unreal lenght and potency, like experiencing every flavor found within a basket of ripe stone fruits, along with hints of ginger and subtly sweet spice. There’s so much going on here already and so many layers to explore, however the best is yet to come.
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