Verdicchio
a many-sided wine in its multiple variations. It has been dubbed the “ambassador” of the Marche, to the point where some people say its name is better-known than that of the Region which produces it.
The grape variety is native to the central Marche. From the vine of the same name, we get, essentially, two types of wine: "
Classico
" and "
Castelli di Jesi
".
The difference between them is principally a matter of geographical location: "Castelli di Jesi" is produced in a more northerly area than "Classico", which originates predominantly from the area of the Esino, as far as a few outlying plots in the Macerata area.
The production is usually single-variety, but the use of the varieties Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Toscana is permitted, up to but not more than 15%. Interesting note: in 1995, the original types, "Classico" , "Castelli di Jesi" and "Spumante", were joined by "Riserva", "Classico Riserva", "Classico Superiore" and "Passito" (made from wilted grapes). The wine has a characteristic straw colour, with greenish shades which turn golden with maturation.
The aroma is fruity, floral and leaves a slight hint of bitter almonds. To the taste, it is fresh, dry and soft; it is certainly a wine to be drunk with meals, with a moderate alcohol content, a wine which can be paired with a range of dishes unusual for a white: we could happily use it to accompany all Mediterranean cooking, making a particularly satisfactory match for boiled meat, white meats, truffles and fried vegetables.
Tradition, obviously, would have it go with all seafood dishes.
The difference between them is principally a matter of geographical location: "Castelli di Jesi" is produced in a more northerly area than "Classico", which originates predominantly from the area of the Esino, as far as a few outlying plots in the Macerata area.
The production is usually single-variety, but the use of the varieties Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Toscana is permitted, up to but not more than 15%. Interesting note: in 1995, the original types, "Classico" , "Castelli di Jesi" and "Spumante", were joined by "Riserva", "Classico Riserva", "Classico Superiore" and "Passito" (made from wilted grapes). The wine has a characteristic straw colour, with greenish shades which turn golden with maturation.
The aroma is fruity, floral and leaves a slight hint of bitter almonds. To the taste, it is fresh, dry and soft; it is certainly a wine to be drunk with meals, with a moderate alcohol content, a wine which can be paired with a range of dishes unusual for a white: we could happily use it to accompany all Mediterranean cooking, making a particularly satisfactory match for boiled meat, white meats, truffles and fried vegetables.
Tradition, obviously, would have it go with all seafood dishes.
