π Verdicchio
A white wine grape from the Marche that gives fresh dry wines.
Verdicchio is a white wine grape from the Marche region of Italy on the Adriatic coast. The name is linked to "verde", green: the berries keep a greenish tint even when ripe. The best wines come from two zones: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Verdicchio di Matelica. Each also has a longer-aged version, riserva. The wines are fresh and dry, with high acidity and notes of lemon, green apple and a touch of almond on the finish. Verdicchio is also made into sparkling wine. Outside Marche the grape is known under another name. In the Veneto it is regarded as the same variety as Trebbiano di Soave, so it takes part in Soave wine. It was also a parent of the Italian cross Incrocio Bruni 54. Good Verdicchio can age for several years. It is served chilled with fish and seafood, as is customary in Marche.
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Marche, π Castelli di Jesi
- Main grape in
- π Soave, π Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, π Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva, π Verdicchio di Matelica, π Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva
- Wines made from it
- π· Sparkling wine
- Offspring
- π Incrocio Bruni 54
Frequently asked questions
What kind of grape is Verdicchio?
A white Italian grape from the Marche region that gives fresh, dry, crisp wines.
Where does Verdicchio grow?
The main zones are Castelli di Jesi and Matelica in Marche. It is also found in the Veneto as Trebbiano di Soave.
What wines are made from Verdicchio?
Mostly dry whites, but also sparkling wines. Some are aged, such as riserva.
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