“Podium” Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC 2022 · MAGNUM in gift box

Gioacchino Garofoli | Marche
Casa Vinicola Gioacchino Garofoli S.p.A. | Via Amo 9 | IT 60025 Loreto

11010922 · 1,5 l · 26,00 €/l< 24 units available

Since 1871, the name Garofoli has embodied the spirit of the Marche's wine culture – a history spanning five generations, with roots in the holy city of Loreto, where Antonio Garofoli once refreshed weary pilgrims with local wine. What began as a modest tavern developed under his son Gioacchino into one of Italy's most venerable wine houses, which is now being steered into the future by the brothers Carlo and Gianfranco, together with their children Gianluca, Caterina and Beatrice. Podium originates from the classic hills of the Castelli di Jesi, that historic heartland of Verdicchio, where medium-textured loamy soils, interspersed with sandy and calcareous deposits, form a mosaic that lends the Verdicchio grape its unmistakable minerality. The wine undergoes a long ageing process without any use of wood.

Straw-yellow gold, from which a universe of intense, elegant citrus aromas unfolds. On the palate, the true greatness of this wine is revealed: seductively smooth yet full of character, underpinned by a salinity that lingers long after the last sip, evoking the minerality of the terroir. A wine destined for a decade of ageing – worthy of its name and the legacy of a family that has been perfecting the art of Verdicchio for over 150 years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights. Very concentrated and dense on the nose. Lemon zest and grapefruit, with a hint of thyme and white pepper. Very juicy on the palate with medium body; the finish is supported by the alcohol." Falstaff

"Ripe yellow fruit and a cheesy, savoury note. Lively acidity and intense concentration, with hints of white pepper on a broad, slightly phenolic palate featuring a crisp texture and gentle warmth. Long-lasting and perfect with food." Decanter

"A mineral-driven white wine with subtle notes of stone and salt, which bring out the aromas of baked pears, apricots and blanched almonds, as well as hints of mountain herbs and Meyer lemon zest. Long and smooth, with a piquant hint of white pepper in the fresh finish." Wine Spectator

"This wine has a pronounced but pleasant herbaceous character, with aromas of lemon verbena and fern, apples and a chalky depth. It is lively and medium-bodied, with a zesty acidity and an exciting, salty finish." James Suckling