Collestefano Verdicchio Di Matelica 2025

Winemaking

Collestefano is a small family estate in the Matelica hills of Marche, committed to expressing the mineral character and terroir-driven complexity of Verdicchio through careful vineyard management and restrained winemaking. The approach emphasizes the wine's natural acidity and salinity rather than oak or richness, letting the place speak clearly in the glass.

Tasting Notes

This is a bright, crystalline white wine that opens with citrus zest and green apple, followed by subtle herbaceous undertones that anchor the aromatic profile. On the palate, minerality takes center stage—think wet stones and sea spray—with white peach and lemon threading through a firm, clean structure. The wine finishes with an elegant persistence, driven by excellent acidity that leaves your mouth refreshed and eager for another sip.

Producer

Collestefano operates as a small, independently managed estate within the Verdicchio di Matelica zone, where the cooler altitude and limestone-rich soils create ideal conditions for this indigenous white varietal. The winery focuses on sustainable farming practices that preserve the integrity of these historic vineyards, allowing Verdicchio to display its full complexity and minerality.

Terroir

Verdicchio di Matelica sits in the hillier, inland reaches of Marche, east-central Italy, where elevation and proximity to the Apennines create a cooler climate than its better-known coastal cousin, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. The chalky, limestone-laden soils impart a distinctive saline quality and mineral precision, while the continental climate encourages the development of vibrant acidity and elegant, refined fruit expression.

Food Pairings

Try this wine alongside grilled branzino with lemon and herbs, where the salinity and acidity cut beautifully through the richness of the fish. It's equally at home with a simple preparation of fresh burrata and heirloom tomatoes, or with creamy risotto and roasted vegetables—the minerality complements both delicate and earthy flavors without overwhelming them.