White Colleleva Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi by Kermit Lynch

Translating roughly to “where the hills rise,” Colleleva lies about halfway between the Apennine Mountains and the coastline of the Adriatic Sea in the region of Le Marche. Eastern sun exposure and the cooling winds blowing in from the Adriatic give Verdicchio its ideal microclimate, yielding both perfect ripeness and mouthwatering acidity. Colleleva’s Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi evokes a little bit of that sea breeze along with faint notes of lime and green apple. Much like Muscadet, it’s dreamy alongside ceviche, grilled shrimp, or simple aperitivo snacks. Or just enjoy a glass while you cook.