Villa Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG, Marches, Italy

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The 2007 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Villa Bucci is a rich, full-bodied Verdicchio graced with layers of rich, expressive fruit. Light honeyed tones add complexity as the aromas and flavors build on the creamy, expansive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Bucci is a reference point winery for the Marche. The Verdicchios in particular are standouts. While readers are likely to drink these wines pretty much upon release, they do have an ability to age gracefully.Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

The estate’s 2006 Villa Bucci Riserva flows with gorgeous layers of ripe apricots, peaches, flowers, smoke and minerals. This is a wonderfully rich, expansive Verdicchio that blossoms on the palate with notable complexity and nuance. At four years of age, it is still incredibly vibrant! The 2006 Riserva can be enjoyed today, but it also looks to have a very bright future ahead of it. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

The top of the line Verdicchio Classico Riserva Villa Bucci is made from the estate’s oldest vines and aged in cask. It is a rich, full-bodied style of Verdicchio defined by a honeyed, lush quality to its ripe fruit. The 2005 reveals excellent persistence on the palate, if not quite the clarity and vibrancy of the finest vintages. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

Here’s a Riserva Verdicchio with very enjoyable layers of intensity and complexity. Aromas include mature peach, cantaloupe melon, almond nut and butterscotch. The wine’s texture is full and dense and it offers a soft, palate-pleasing finish.——M.L.(3/1/2009)—— 87