The Verdicchio is known as one of Italy’s greatest white wines thanks to its unmistaken character, depth and surprising versatility.
Verdicchio grapes must make up at least 85%, while the remaining 15% may be other authorized white grape varieties. There are seven types: Verdicchio dei Castelli diJesi, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Spumante, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore and Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva. These wines go well with all of the dishes of the Mediterranean culinary tradition, although the best pairing is with fish, crustaceans and molluscs. The production area of these grapes is on the hills in the centre of the province of Ancona and a small part of the area around Macerata. Wines made in the original district, Castelli di Jesi, may use the denomination ‘Classico’ on their label.