Casalfarneto

Verdicchio Riserva 'Crisio' 2018

90BB

BEST BUY! The estate picks grapes for this wine at three separate times: early, normal and late harvests. Each timing imprints a unique character. Early harvest gives the bright, fresh green apple and lemon notes. The normal harvest contributes herbal and almond characteristics, and the late harvest adds baked fruit and richness. Both the nose and palate are layered, with each taste showing a new aspect of the wine. Drink now–2035.

Casalfarneto

Verdicchio Riserva 'Crisio' 2018

90

The 2018 Veridcchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Crisio blossoms in the glass with a rich mix of lemon custard, baked apples and sage. It soothes the palate with opulent textural fruits, showing dried peaches and hints of butterscotch yet all is balanced by cooling acids, a hint of vanilla emerges toward the close. This finishes structured with a citrusy concentration, as tropical florals slowly fade. I'm enjoying the slight confectionary harmony here, yet I find myself missing the varietal character of Verdicchio.

Casalfarneto

Verdicchio Riserva 'Crisio' 2018

2G

Due Bicchieri - very good to excellent wines in their respective categories