Freddy R. Troya

9.1

VELENOSI, Offida DOCG 2024, Pecorino, Marche, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Pecorino from the Offida DOCG in Marche, one of the highest qualitative expressions of this once nearly-forgotten indigenous grape. A refined yet approachable interpretation showing how Pecorino can balance freshness, texture, and understated sophistication.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate white peach, citrus zest, green apple, subtle floral notes, and a gentle herbal nuance. Flavorful without being loud, everything precise, clean, and beautifully integrated.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a smooth, lightly creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity. Casual in spirit yet polished in execution. The finish is clean, persistent, and quietly elegant.

Food Pairings
Grilled branzino, lemon herb chicken, pasta with clams, burrata with olive oil, or simple seafood risotto.

Verdict
Terrific expression of DOCG Pecorino. Subtle, flavorful, and texturally engaging, a wine that delivers both everyday pleasure and elevated finesse.

Did You Know?
Pecorino was close to extinction in the late 20th century before being revived in central Italy. Offida DOCG represents one of its most structured and age-worthy forms.

🍷 Personal Pick
The best Pecorino I’ve tasted so far — proof that this grape, when handled seriously, offers far more than a casual summer white. — 23 days ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Reminds me of a Chablis — 2 years ago

Gayla Underkoffler

9.4

We opened this 21018 on November 18,2023 because I wanted one more glass to wrap up the night after a wonderful dinner of osso bucco, Milanese risotto and barbaresco. Thought my husband might pass this one as it is higher alcohol than he likes but wow we were both pleasantly surprised. First sip gives me anise, some chocolate and herbs like Rosemary. It’s beautiful already and we just opened this puppy!!! — 2 years ago

with Steve

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Saladini Pilastri – Pecorino – Offida DOCG
Offida DOCG | Le Marche, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview:
A classic Le Marche white made from 100% Pecorino, organically farmed by Saladini Pilastri. This is a textbook expression of the grape: mineral-driven, citrus-forward, and effortlessly food friendly.

Aromas & Flavors:
Bright citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit, subtle white flowers, and a clean stony/mineral core. Fresh and precise without excess aromatics.

Mouthfeel:
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and a gentle, saline edge. Approachable yet structured enough to hold its own at the table.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with Adriatic seafood, grilled fish, shellfish, vegetable-based pasta, fresh cheeses, and classic Mediterranean dishes.

Verdict:
A reliable, authentic Pecorino that delivers exactly what you want from Offida DOCG, purity, balance, and versatility. Organic farming adds an extra layer of appeal.

Did You Know?
Despite its name, Pecorino has nothing to do with sheep or cheese. It’s an ancient indigenous grape of central Italy, prized for its natural acidity and mineral tension, making it one of Italy’s most food-friendly whites.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A go-to Italian white for the table, fresh, mineral, and honest. This is the kind of wine that quietly elevates food without stealing the spotlight. — 3 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.0

Golden yellow straw color with visible effervescence.
Unripe peach on the nose. Crisp and juicy, low acid with chewy structure before an intense, long dry finish.

Excellent for the price! — 10 months ago

Thom Demuth

9.0

2021. Fresh lemony flavor. — 3 years ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Wow. Super savory, lots of salinity, minerality, and brightness. Mmm. — 7 months ago

D Wang

9.0

Fruity and medium bodied. Slightly dry — 10 months ago

Jess

9.0

Medium straw color.
Aromas of lemon, mineral.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, lime, guava, mineral. Heavy o the green notes.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Jamie Lauder

8.9

2020 vintage.
Passerina is an ancient grape grown in Marche in clay and calcareous soil. Fermented in stainless steel with ageing “sur lies” for 4 months.
Fragrant and floral with citrus and honeysuckle on the nose. Dry with medium acidity. Pear, almond and citrus with a savoury, stoney minerality on the finish.
We BBQ‘d local fish.
Ling cod cheeks, Sablefish collars and Chinook Salmon bellies.
— 3 years ago