2020 La Staffa Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi "Rincrocca" Classico Riserva

The 2020 Casteli di Jesi Verdicchio Rinrocca balances richness with power, wafting up dusty and floral, with crushed rocks giving way to masses of nectarine, gingery spice and lime zest. It impresses further with a balanced inner sweetness up front that is perfectly offset by citrus-tinged orchard fruits and salty mineral tones, yet its textures remain nearly oily in feel. This expression of balanced opulence continues through the finale as the 2020 Rinrocca finishes lightly structured with a primary concentration; yet still, the mouth is left watering. An official "wow" is in order. La Staffa continues to overperform vintage after vintage. This is easily one of the top producers of Verdicchio today. -94 Points, Vinous