Fattoria La Monacesca
Mirum 30 Year Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
Matelica, Macerata, Marche, Italy
I have no idea what vintage this is. Maybe an 18 or maybe 30 vintages blended a la Krug? Going with 18 now and will Google after the fact. Nose is complex and layered with lovely lemon/lime/herbs and so much more. Orange zest. Intense dried herbs. Really just an amalgam of all types of citrus but has that unreal swimming pool character and mineral force that great Matelica has. Even some spice. Out of this world nose. Super compelling. Really dig it. Huge power, depth and concentration. But also backwards a f. This needs mega mega air but man is all the material there. Slippery and round on the palate with awesome purity and freshness. Wow what length. This is a very very serious wine. The mineral force on the finish is something else. This is screaming for bronzino or marinated mussels. Structure here is substantial. Really a benchmark bottle of Matelica. I’m sure my score will go up with air as this is giving maybe 10% of what it could. Huge upside here!
I have no idea what vintage this is. Maybe an 18 or maybe 30 vintages blended a la Krug? Going with 18 now and will Google after the fact. Nose is complex and layered with lovely lemon/lime/herbs and so much more. Orange zest. Intense dried herbs. Really just an amalgam of all types of citrus but has that unreal swimming pool character and mineral force that great Matelica has. Even some spice. Out of this world nose. Super compelling. Really dig it. Huge power, depth and concentration. But also backwards a f. This needs mega mega air but man is all the material there. Slippery and round on the palate with awesome purity and freshness. Wow what length. This is a very very serious wine. The mineral force on the finish is something else. This is screaming for bronzino or marinated mussels. Structure here is substantial. Really a benchmark bottle of Matelica. I’m sure my score will go up with air as this is giving maybe 10% of what it could. Huge upside here!
Apr 9th, 2022
La Monacesca "Mirum 30 Year" Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
K&L Staff Member notes
This refreshing white from Italy's Marches region (on the calf section of the Italian boot) is made entirely from Verdicchio, with its layered bouquet of vanilla, butterscotch and almonds, and vibrant citrus and Golden Delicious apple flavors on the palate, this wine pairs perfectly with seasonal vegetables, poultry and seafood.
La Monacesca "Mirum 30 Year" Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
K&L Staff Member notes
This refreshing white from Italy's Marches region (on the calf section of the Italian boot) is made entirely from Verdicchio, with its layered bouquet of vanilla, butterscotch and almonds, and vibrant citrus and Golden Delicious apple flavors on the palate, this wine pairs perfectly with seasonal vegetables, poultry and seafood.