Female winemaker Mery Ferrara produces wine in a graceful, elegant style that respects the fresh, mineral edge of the land. Her Verdicchio is a wonderful perfume of lemon peel, vanilla and caramelized peach while the palate is tickled by salty almonds, pear and jasmine. Pair this coastal white with hummus dip, broiled shrimp or poached salmon.

Fazi Battaglia is an icon of Italian wine since 1949. Owned and operated by the Angelini family, it is symbol of both the Marche region and the Verdicchio grape variety. 30 ha of north-eastern exposed vines at around 300m altitude. Hand harvested. De-stemmed and whole bunches undergo a natural fermentation in vat. Whole bunch portion left in contact with skin for 5 days, creating a sort of ‘infusion’ to extract flavor and aroma yet minimize tannin. MLF is blocked to retain a high level of freshness and bright acidity. No additions other than minimal SO2 at bottling. Unfiltered.