Amoterra Verdicchio di Matelica BIO, 2022

A recent addition to our list at the end of 2023 and it has been well received as its Trebbiano.

Amoterra is a project founded by four friends, all Italian natives and seasoned wine professionals, with a collective experience of over 100 years in tasting and selling wines. The brand name, which translates to ‘love the land,’ reflects their ethos and commitment to promoting sustainable and organic wine production from Central Italy and beyond.

Matelica is the geographical region within Marche (and no relation to the rock band as far as I know!).

Manual harvest of the Organic Certified Verdicchio di Matelica grapes, a Matelicese clone of Verdicchio with a tight cluster. Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C using selected yeasts for around 20 days.

Immediately captivating with a beautiful nose of compact orchard fruits, white flowers and crushed stones. The palate is round and well-structured, with lots of white peach wrapped around dried herbs and a savoury, steely backbone. Vibrant acidity carries through to the finish which lingers on this deep and complex wine. 13% vol.