Verdicchio is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Marche, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for lemon, grapefruit, almond, honey, nutty and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Verdicchio di Matelica.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium to high vigour and a preference for prefers moderate climates.
It blends readily with Malvasia and Trebbiano.
Watch for the synonyms: Trebbiano di Soave, Trebbiano di Lugana, Trebbiano Valtanesi and Marchigiano.
At the table it suits prawn and sweet potato fritters, broad-bean salad with peanut dressing and roasted flounder with lemon butter.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Trebbiano di Soave, Trebbiano di Lugana, Trebbiano Valtanesi, Marchigiano, Turbiana.
Bottles to look for.
- Allegrini 'Oasi Mantellina' Lugana, Lombardy, Italy
- Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy
- Ca dei Frati 'I Frati' Lugana, Lombardy, Italy
- Ca dei Frati Brolettino Lugana, Lombardy, Italy
- Ca dei Frati Cuvee dei Frati Extra Brut, Lombardy, Italy
- Cantine Belisario Cambrugiano, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, Italy
- Fattoria La Monacesca Mirum, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, Italy
- Fattoria San Lorenzo 'Le Oche' Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, Marche, Italy
Verdicchio: common questions
01.What does Verdicchio taste like?+
02.Where is Verdicchio from?+
03.Where is Verdicchio grown?+
04.What food pairs with Verdicchio?+
05.What else is Verdicchio called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.