“Podium” Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC 2023

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

11010323 · 0,75 l · 22,53 €/lavailable immediately

The name says it all: the vineyard is located on an elongated, plateau-like ridge in the historic Classico region of the Castelli di Jesi – a ridge reminiscent of a podium. It is therefore no coincidence that Garofoli harvests its best Verdicchio cuvée right here. 100% Verdicchio from the vineyard that the estate has cultivated as its flagship for decades – and with which Carlo Garofoli was one of the first to prove that Verdicchio can and should age. The vinification remains true to the wine: steel, precision, long ageing on the lees, which gives the podium the fullness and texture that clearly distinguishes it from the fresh entry-level wine. No wood, no distractions – just Verdicchio in its most concentrated form.

Golden yellow with greenish reflections. The nose is complex and inviting: ripe citrus fruit, broom, lime blossom, a hint of tropical fruit and almond – a bouquet that develops further in the glass. Silky and structured on the palate, with lively acidity and a long, savoury juiciness that elegantly frames the typical slightly bitter Verdicchio finish. Mineral, persistent, with real depth. The flagship. And proof that the Marche has more to say than many believe. SUPERIORE.DE