Borgo Paglianetto Terravignata Verdicchio di Metalica 2024

''It's silken and round, boasting a stimulating mix of minerals, citrus and tart apple tones over a stream of lively acidity. The 2024 finishes long with a tropical flair.'' 91 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous Media

$33.00

Italy is a real treasure trove when it comes to finding hidden wine gems especially from relatively unknown regions which don't receive huge numbers in tourism; one of the best examples is Le Marche on the Eastern side of the Italian peninsula. The regions local white varietal Verdicchio di Matelica has essentially put Le Marche on the map with centuries of wine-growing tradition. One of the finest expressions from this part of the world is Borgo Paglianetto Terravignata Verdicchio di Matelica. This wine takes its origin from the expression "terre vignate", with which the ancient Romans called the region of the valley of Matelica. Terravignata is a white wine with a fresh and sharp profile. A vibrant Verdicchio, which enhances its fruit driven fragrance, the delicate floral notes, and the hints of aromatic herbs. Full of life, the mouthfeel expresses the freshness of ripe fruit, accompanied by the savoury and mineral notes that are hallmarks of the terroir.

And its not just us who've noticed the qualities emanating from this new release with, the wine writers and guides having shared their years of wisdom with their personal thoughts below.

''The 2024 Verdicchio di Matelica Terravignata is wildly fresh, with an invigorating display of lime zest, freshly sliced pears and white smoke. It's silken and round, boasting a stimulating mix of minerals, citrus and tart apple tones over a stream of lively acidity. The 2024 finishes long with a tropical flair.'' 91 Points, Eric Guido

''Verdicchio's are some of Italy’s dry-white treasures. Light nose and racy acidity with strong lemon notes.'' 16.5/20, Jancis Robinson MW

''This producer excels at creating wines that balance the acid and mineral character of the growing zone with vibrancy and vividly ripe fruit balance that is seldom seen.'' Vinous Media

'' The Le Marche wine region ranks amongst Italy’s best and most interesting areas. Verdicchio reaches qualitative zeniths that are fairly unimaginable to those who do not know the varietal. The most important thing to know about the Marche is that it is a region of almost countless niche and quality. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised.'' Ian D'Agata, Terroirsense.com