2024 Stefano Zoli, Verdicchio di Matelica

Stefano Zoli established his independent project in the Matelica sub-region of Italy’s Marche after a long career as an enologist, focusing on high-altitude, organically farmed vineyards. This wine is made from vines planted in the 1970s, which grow in soils rich in calcareous marl and clay that provide a distinct mineral foundation. In the glass, it displays a crisp profile of green apple, dried citrus peel, and a notable saline, briny quality that gives the wine its focused structure. The 2024 vintage provided a balanced growing season, resulting in a wine that retains lively acidity and precise fruit clarity. It is ready to enjoy now, offering an authentic expression of the Matelica landscape that maintains impressive balance and drinking appeal.