Verdicchio is a white wine grape variety that has been cultivated for hundreds of years in the Marche region of central Italy. It is recognized for producing crisp, light to medium-bodied wines with high acidity. The flavor profile typically includes notes of green apple, citrus, and almond. The best examples of Verdicchio wines offer complex characteristics, featuring minerality and saltiness with age-worthy structure. Some producers also age Verdicchio in oak barrels, providing these wines with a more robust profile and hints of vanilla. This varietal is often used in sparkling and dessert wines as well. Despite its lightness, Verdicchio wines can mature positively, developing more intricate flavors over time.
