The Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG (controlled and guaranteed designation of origin) is made with a minimum of 85% of Verdicchio grapes. This may be blended with other white grapes, as long as it does not exceed 15%. It has a straw-yellow colour, smells of ripe fruit and is generally a full-bodied wine with a good structure. It can be drunk as an aperitif or paired with seafood, fish and pasta in a vegetable or seafood sauce. It often accompanies fish soups or oven-baked fish dishes. It is also great with white meat.Verdicchio di Matelica is produced in the Esino valley, on the hills of Macerata near Metalica, all the way to Fabriano in the province of Ancona.
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To see: Municipal Theatre "G. Piermarini, Matelica - Monastery and Church of St.Maria Maddalena or of the Beata Mattia (the Blessed Mattia), Braccano, Piersanti Palace and Museum - Matelica, Piazza Enrico Mattei: Enrico Mattei Square - Matelica, Matelica - Church of San Filippo, Matelica- Abbey of S. Maria de Rotis, Matelica - Jana Gorge, Matelica - Monastery and Church of St. Francesco, Matelica - Picen tomb of Villa Clara
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