The distinctive feature of Stefano Zoli's Verdicchio di Matelica DOC is its powerful and distinctive acidity, with mountain aromas and a taut, vibrant palate.
A wine to be enjoyed now, but can be truly captivating after a few years in the cellar.
Contains sulfites
Vineyard altitude: 380 masl, 430 masl, 470 masl. Exposure: South-east, North-east.
Training system: Double arched truss, Guyot
Harvest: Hand-picked into crates, mid-September
Vinification: Cold static clarification - Temperature 18-20°C - Fermentation: Stainless steel and cement - Yeasts: Indigenous
Aging: 6 months on the lees, 1 month in bottle
Alcohol: 14% - pH: 3.26 - Total acidity: 6.8g/l
Pairing: Pairs well with rich fish dishes and hearty first courses. Also try with pork tenderloin with apples.
It's best enjoyed in tulip glasses.
‘It’s my wish that my wines talk to you about these mountains, these primal woods, these sunrises and these sunsets…
That they talk to you about light.’
Matelica the perfect place for a great mountain Verdicchio.
