ColleStefano Verdicchio di Matelica DOC 2024 750ml

Expert Review – New York Times

Eric Asimov The New York Times | Ive written about this wine several times over the years, yet every time I come back to it, it surprises me. Maybe its the texture and depth its not at all the stereotypical simple Italian white. Its got both intrigue and deliciousness, and its refreshing, which all makes it a great Thanksgiving white. Oh, and the grapes are farmed organically.

Winemaker Description

This wine easily competes with any Verdicchio on the market, most of which are more expensive. The Matelica zone is further inland and at a higher elevation than the more common Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi. Matelica wines tend to be brighter and more elegant whereas the Castelli di Jesi wines often have a little more fruit and heft. Collestefano is textbook for the Matelica style bright and crisp with floral notes and a hint of pine.

Collestefano was started in 1998 when Fabio Marchionni took over the estate that had been in his family for years. After getting his degree in agriculture, where he did his thesis on Verdicchio di Matelica, he went to Germany to work for Weingut

Zhringer where he learned to work and farm organically with minimal impact to the environment. He then worked briefly in wine bars and restaurants before taking over the family farm. His Verdicchio has been consistent in quality, winning at least two glasses from Gambero Rosso since the 2001 vintage (twice winning three glasses). It is a great value for an organic wine.”~Distributor Notes