Stefano Zoli Verdicchio di Matelica 2023 PUGLIA Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel

Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon is released in limited quantities every fall

and balsamic from its aging on lees with licorice

then blended

The Ground Effect Cabernet is more serious than one might imagine for a wine in this price point and appellation

The vineyards are planted to equal (forty percent each) parts chardonnay

Stefano Zoli Verdicchio di Matelica 2023 PUGLIA Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single BarrelThe valley of Matelica, in the Marche region, is a unique territory. Set amongst the Appenine Mountains, with a huge temperature difference between day and night, ancient chalky soils and crystal clear air. The perfect place for a great Mountain Verdicchio. Stefano is trying to make the Chablis of Italy, he says beaming, taking inspiration from the mineral dense regions of Northern Burgundy. From his first vintage, to the one coming onto