Borgo Paglianetto Verdicchio di Matelica Petrara

Verdicchio's "Petrara," a white wine of distinction from Borgo Paglianetto, named for an old city, beckons with its cerebral character and pleasure. A value among the world's best whites, it's made from organic Verdicchio from one vineyard in calcareous clay soil with a south-facing aspect for optimal ripening. Aged six months in stainless steel, its 6,000-bottle production is a special treat. Fresh and tangy with notes of green apples and citrus, light-bodied and elegant, it ends with almonds and pure pear and apple flavors plus a stony minerality. A perfect partner to seafood dishes like sushi, crudo, poached fish, and risotto, it's also a standout with vegetable dishes. Borgo Paglianetto's 25-hectare estate on the Matelica hills, with its unusual north-south orientation, creates a microclimate ideal for producing top organic grapes