Rating 96
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2023
Appellation
Italy
ABV 13%
Price $26.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2024-11-12

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Impressing On A Budget, Pleasing A Crowd

Drink If You Like

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Verdicchio

Stefano Zoli Verdicchio di Matelica 2023 Review

This unassuming bottle comes from a relatively unheard-of Italian wine region and is made from a typically lackluster grape. But after one sip, lovers of crisp, complex whites will be searching for more Verdicchio from the valley of Matelica. There, winemaker Stefano Zoli works with a small plot of old vines in the high-elevation area of the Apennine Mountains in Italy’s broader Marche region. The result is almost Chablis-like in character; it’s light-bodied and acidic, but still packs some serious energy and verve. Jasmine, pear, fresh citrus, and herbs fill the palate, while a zippy, mineral backbone holds everything together.

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