The 2010 Verdeca Messapia is a tasty, crisp, unoaked white best suited to near-term drinking. Flowers and grapefruit linger on the bright finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013.
Quality continues to improve at this venerable estate. The wines have become far more consistent since the arrival of oeonologist Riccardo Cotarella a few years back.
A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620