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Italian Grapes

Verdicchio

Verdicchio

Verdicchio comes from the region of Marche in central east Italy.

Verdicchio Flavors

Citrus, Tropical Fruit, and Flowers are typical Verdicchio flavors.

Together with Dried Herbs and slightly Bitter Almond finish.

Lemon
Lemon
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Peach
Peach
Pear
Pear
Herbs
Herbs
Flowers
Flowers
Almonds
Almonds
Mineral
Minerals

Verdicchio is often a little greenish. Verdicchio (Greenish in Italian).

About Verdicchio

Verdicchio is one of Italy's greatest white wines.

There are two Verdicchio Riserva DOCGs in Marche in sentral Italy:

The minimum aging period for Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG is 18 months, with minimum 6 months in the bottle.

The minimum aging period for Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG (2010) is 18 months.

Region Marche

Marche

Climate

Marche's varied topography influences its climate, which ranges from a Mediterranean climate along the coast to a more continental climate in the inland hilly areas.

The Adriatic Sea has a moderating effect on temperatures, contributing to milder winters and warm summers.

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

20% Montepulciano
20% Sangiovese

Sauvignon

15% Verdicchio


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Montepulciano
Sangiovese
Lacrima

White Wine

Passerina
Pecorino
Verdicchio
Verdicchio di Matelica
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

Marche

Marche

Denominations

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
Cònero DOCG
Offida DOCG
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

Bianchello del Metauro DOC
Colli Maceratesi DOC
Colli Pesaresi DOC
Esino DOC
Falerio DOC
I Terreni di Sanseverino DOC
Lacrima di Morro DOC
Pergola DOC
Rosso Cònero DOC
Rosso Piceno / Piceno DOC
San Ginesio DOC
Serrapetrona DOC
Terre di Offida DOC
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC


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