Wines of the week: Tim Atkin

2008 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Monte Schiavo (£5.99 each for two, 13%, Majestic) Verdicchio can be a little too blowsy at times, but this is nutty and intense, with broad flavours of peach and ripe apple, and a ripple of acidity on the finish. 2008 Pieropan Soave (£10.99, 12%, stockists from Liberty Wines, 020 7720 5350) The switch to screw caps may be revolutionary (for Soave), but the wine's as thrilling as ever: a peppery white with beautiful freshness and balance. timatkin.com