Verdicchio is an historic wine that has been made since the 1400’s. There is an ancient bond between the Verdicchio vine and the region of Le Marche, a seaside province on the Adriatic sea, which stems from a cherished relationship with the Benedictine, and later the Camaldolese, Monks. The monks helped spread Verdicchio vines – which had been present for centuries – as well as viticultural-oenological techniques throughout the Marche region. The efforts of the monks, along with improvements in the quality of the vines & vinification methods, have allowed Verdicchio to thrive for centuries. At one time, Verdicchio measured 65,000 hectares (158,080 acres) of grapes throughout Italy.
Verdicchio means “little green one”, in reference to the grape and the color of the resulting wine. The Verdicchio grape – which also goes by Giallo and Turbiana (Lake Garda) – is grown across Italy, and it is closely related to Trebbiano and Greco. The grape is subject to mutations.
The wine is refreshing, exhibiting lemon citrus flavors, aromas of flowers and apples, with herbaceous qualities.
This Verdicchio combines well with uncooked young squid with hot chili aroma; with risotto with mantis prawn, clams and courgette blossoms; with grilled fish; with light fish soups; with bucatini pasta with scorpion fish and scampi; with delicate white meats.
"Complex and lasting aromas of white nectarine, yellow rose, crushed stone and lemon oil all whirl away in the glass, making it hard to take a sip, not knowing what other aroma awaits you. But once you take a sip, lush and broad strokes of flavor awash the palate with roasted Mandarin orange skin, candied honeydew, fresh thyme and fine acidity showing hints of sea salt on the finish. - Jeff Porter"
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2023), 91 pts
"This wine is cool and saline, its flavors of bitter lemon and lime zest balanced by a creamy texture and a bright, citrus-driven finish. - S.J."
- Wine & Spirits (August 2021), 88 pts, Best Buy
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