Verdicchio

Verdicchio – freshness, structure & sea breeze from central Italy

Verdicchio is one of the most exciting and versatile white grape varieties in Italy. Primarily known from the Marche region, especially as Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Verdicchio di Matelica, this grape variety stands for elegant, mineral wines with a fine acid structure and great drinkability.

Aromas of green apple, citrus fruit, almonds, herbs, white flowers and a salty minerality are typical of Verdicchio. Stylistically, the spectrum ranges from fresh and light to complex and storable to sparkling wine or late harvest.

🔹 Fresh, young Verdicchio: Dry, lively, citrusy, perfect as an aperitif and with light dishes.
🔹 Complex Verdicchio Superiore or Riserva: More structure, creaminess, mineral depth.
🔹 Verdicchio Spumante (sparkling wine): Fresh, sparkling, ideal with antipasti & fish.
🔹 Verdicchio Passito (sweet): Rare, concentrated, with desserts or cheese.

Verdicchio is the perfect partner for fish dishes, seafood, Mediterranean vegetable dishes & regional specialties.

1️⃣ Fresh, young Verdicchio

Taste: Dry, light, fresh, with citrus and herbs.
Typical aromas: lemon, green apple, white flowers, almonds.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Fish dishes & seafood → Mussels, prawns, grilled fish
✔ Summer salads & starters → Caprese, vitello tonnato, antipasti
✔ Light pasta & risotto → Spaghetti alle vongole, lemon risotto

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Spaghetti alle Vongole
– Mussels in white wine broth

2️⃣ Complex Verdicchio Superiore or Riserva

Taste: Elegant, creamy, with minerality and a long finish.
Typical aromas: Ripe pear, almonds, honey, fine herbs.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Poultry & white meat dishes → Saddle of veal, chicken breast, rabbit
✔ Mediterranean vegetable cuisine → Oven vegetables, mushroom dishes, artichokes
✔ Mature cheese & truffles → Pecorino, truffle risotto

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Saddle of veal with herb crust
– Truffle risotto

3️⃣ Verdicchio Spumante (sparkling wine)

Taste: Dry, tangy, refreshing, with a fine perlage.
Typical aromas: citrus, apple, yeast, almonds.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Antipasti & aperitif canapés → Bruschetta, olives, fried zucchini flowers
✔ Fish & shellfish → Prawns, oysters, fish carpaccio
✔ Fresh summer cuisine → Insalata di Mare, crostini

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Deep-fried zucchini flowers
– Insalata di Mare

🔍 Verdicchio & food pairing at a glance

Verdicchio style	Best food pairings
Fresh Verdicchio	Mussels, prawns, spaghetti vongole, summer dishes
Verdicchio Superiore / Riserva	Veal, chicken, vegetables, cheese, truffle
Verdicchio Spumante	Antipasti, aperitif, fish, seafood

🥂 The ideal serving temperature for Verdicchio

Verdicchio should be drunk well chilled at 8-10 °C. Complex Riserva wines like to be slightly warmer at 10-12 °C.

🚀 Conclusion: Why Verdicchio goes perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine

Verdicchio impresses with its freshness, versatility and elegance. Whether with fish, pasta, vegetables or fine meat dishes – this white wine from the Marche region is an absolute all-rounder for Mediterranean cuisine! 🍷🇮🇹

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