Verdicchio

One of Italy’s greatest white varieties. Trebbiano di Lugana and Trebbiano di Soave are biotypes. If those varieties are combined, the total vineyard area is 3,521 ha (8,700 acres) with 64% in Marche, 20% in Lombardia, and 18% in Veneto. High acidity; ageworthy. Aromas & flavors: Floral, delicately fruity, almond. Best DOPs: Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG. The information below refers only to grapes that are identified as Verdicchio.

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Trebbiano di Lugana, Trebbiano di Soave, Trebbiano Verde

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Verdicchio di Matelica

Where Grown: Predominantly in Marche (95%)

Region:

Marche,

Vineyard Area: 2,386 ha (5,892 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG, Colli Pesaresi DOC, Esino DOC, Lugana DOC, Marino DOC, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, Verdicchio di Matelica DOC, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG