Macrina, Garofoli Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore 2015, Marche, Italy
Tasting Note: Pale-intensity lemon-green in color, this wine has a nose of melon, lemon and banana.
On the palate the dry, medium-plus bodied verdicchio has a steely texture and is medium-plus in acidity, flavor intensity, flavor concentration and finish.
The wine is good in quality because of its flavor intensity and balance between fruit and acidity.
Bottle Note: Grape Variety – Verdicchio 100%. Estate – Area sound Jesi hills in Marche Region. Tasting Notes – Lots of mineral, citrus blossom, and almond are found in this medium-bodied, fresh white. No oak. Drinking period: 2-3 years. Serving temperature: 54°F.
Price: $14
Alcohol: 13.5%
Importer: Garofoli USA, Napa, California
Tasted: International Wine Center, New York, New York
Tasting Date: March 21, 2017