Verdicchio

Verdicchio is an Italian grape variety that is mostly associated with Marche. It is a versatile grape used in varietals and blends, and it can produce light and refreshing wines as well as more complex examples. Verdicchio wines are usually high in acidity with distinctive citrus, apple, peach, and floral notes that are typically accompanied by pleasantly bitter almond aromas, which may develop into sweeter marzipan-like expressions as the wine ages.

These wines can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but they also pair well with appetizers, fish, poultry, and pasta dishes. The two most important Italian appellations that use Verdicchio are Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Verdicchio di Matelica, both located in Marche.