2020 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Podium

The Garofoli winery is most closely associated with Verdicchio. This house has mastered both red and white wine production while maintaining an exceptional level of quality, despite its annual output of two million bottles. The historic winery is located in Castelfidardo, within the Rosso Conero growing zone, which has functioned as a hub for travelers and wine export over the past five generations. Here, the estate reds and sparkling wines are produced. These wines made using Metodo Classico (méthode champenoise) have been bottled by Garofoli since 1954, proving Verdicchio’s ability to excel in sparkling form. One sip of the estate 2006 Brut Gran Riserva proves they can stand the test of time. Closer to the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi growing zone is the second winery managed by the Garofoli family, Serra de' Conti. Here, they produce the lineup of still Verdicchios. The iconic Podium focuses on purity without using oak in the aging regimen, and the oft-forgotten Riserva Serra Fiorese, made in a more international style, are worth checking out for fans of the variety.