The 2019 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito wafts up with a perfumed yet delicate bouquet of ripe peaches with a dusting of confectioners spice, white flowers and almond paste. Its silky, glycerol-like textures usher in an unexpectedly savory display of mineral-tinged orchard fruits that come together with a hint of hazelnut and custard to create a wonderful salty and sweet contrast. This cleans up nicely, both long yet fresh, leaving notes of baked apple and a hint of candied ginger to linger.