95 Point (D) Verdicchio di Matelica

ANOTHER MASTERPIECE OF A VERDICCHIO

“The 2018 Verdicchios are some of the finest we have ever seen. A few months ago, we promoted the 2018 Colle Stefano and the 2018 Bucci, and both sold out in record time. We just received the equally brilliant 95 point 2018 Colpaola Verdicchio di Matelica, and it is only $17.99.

If you ever wondered what the difference is between a Verdicchio from Castelli di Jesi and Matelica is, our importer has the following explanation: Jesi, where the soils are sandier and the temperatures are slightly warmer, the wines tend to be more ‘fruit-driven,’ In other words, fruit aromas and flavors dominate the tasting profile.

In Matelica, where temperatures are cooler (thanks to higher elevation) and the soils are denser, the wines have more floral character.

Jesi is the more famous of the two appellations, no doubt. This is due in part to the popularity of inexpensive Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi that was wildly popular in the U.S. in the 1970s (remember the fish-shaped bottles?). But Matelica is considered by many to be the more interesting of the two because of its greater complexity and nuance.

As I have noted previously, Verdicchio is one of Italy’s two most important white wines. Much of that is due to the brilliance of the Colpaola estate, so I'm very excited that this wine is finally here! Stay healthy and drink well.” – Lance Montalto, The Wine House

NEW! The Wine House Kitchen introduces our freshly prepared cocktails to go. Our Negroni, Old Fashioned and Cadillac Margarita are made with top-of-the-line ingredients. All you need to do to enjoy these premium cocktails is shake well and pour over ice! Each 375ml bottle is only $24 and makes three cocktails. Please keep refrigerated as they are made with fresh ingredients. NOTE: Cocktails to go are only available for curbside pickup.

Check out our CLOSEOUT wines on our website! Quantities are limited to current stock and new closeout wines are added regularly!

NOTE: The Wine House is not open for walk-in customers. We offer curbside pickup between 11AM and 6PM. Please see below for UPDATED curbside pickup instructions and contact us before coming to the store. Please let us know if you have multiple orders to consolidate.

CHAT! If you see a chat bubble in the lower right corner on our website, a Wine House employee is ready to answer your questions. Please note that chat is only available between 11AM and 6PM, and the bubble only displays when an employee is available. Chat agents can answer many questions, but cannot process orders.

LOCAL DELIVERY! For orders over $250, we now offer Special Local Delivery
Monday - Friday to addresses up to 10 miles from the store for $8/case. Additional delivery options are also available on our website.

95 Points: “With vineyards at 650m, Colpaola is the highest estate in the Matelica zone. Notes of orange zest, oregano and minerals on the nose lead to a lean and lively palate of great intensity and an almost stony, flinty finish. Drinking Window: 2023 – 2028” – Michael Garner, Decanter (April 2020)

FROM THE IMPORTER

Tenuta Colpaola History
Tenuta Colpaola, is a beautiful family run estate from the heart of Verdicchio di Matelica appellation, one of the smaller ones in Italy. The estate was bought in 1967 by the grandfather and actual owner as country house for the family, but year after year the passion for the viticulture grew convincing them step by step to invest in the vineyards. The grapes were sold to the local co-op until the 2007, when Francesco Porcarelli with his wife Stefania, decided to produce wine to bottle with their own label. The first step was renewing the vineyards using the local clones and growth according to organic farming philosophy; later the cellar was equipped with modern steel temperature controlled tanks. In 2013 the first Verdicchio di Matelica was bottled with the precious support as Agronomist and Winemaker of Aroldo Bellelli.

The actual 10 hectares of vineyards were planted between 650 and 700 meters a.s.l. on calacareous soil, 9,5 ha with Verdicchio grapes and 0,5 ha with Merlot. The combination of soil and altitude create a special terroir with more than 15°C temperature range between day and night, a perfect place for producing an elegant and fine white wine.

The Matelica area is historically dedicated to viticulture; not far from Colpaola in an ancient tomb were found grape seeds from VIII century B.C. and the first evidence of the cultivation of Verdicchio varietal was found in a contract dated 1579. As a contrast to the long history of Verdicchio in Matelica area, Colpaola the choice to use exclusively on the the Verdicchio bottles the most modern cork closure, the screwcap!

UPDATED CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Place your online order.
- You will receive 2 emails. The first will acknowledge receipt of your order and the second will let you know that your order is ready for pickup.

2) Please reply to the second email to tell us you want curbside pickup. IMPORTANT: If you have multiple orders to consolidate, please let us know as we will need extra time to get those to the front of the store!
- We will prepare your order(s), move them to the front of the store and send you a confirmation email that curbside pickup is ready.

3) Pull up in front of the store. There is no need to call when you arrive at the store – just roll down your passenger window and let us know the name on the order(s).
- We will put your order(s) in your vehicle. There is no need to step out of your vehicle.

Due to the large number of phone calls we have been receiving and the time it takes to consolidate orders, please reply to the email letting you know that your wine is ready for pickup and give us time stage and consolidate your order(s). There is no need to phone the store to arrange curbside pickup.