Verdicchio
White wine grape variety
Also known as Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Verdello (Marche), Peverella, Pievana, Pevarise
Verdicchio is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, almond. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Fiano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for high acidity and almond finish in a medium-bodied white frame.
- Look for citrus and fennel/chamomile cues before naming Chardonnay (#2455).
Confidence signals
- Apple-lemon core with almond finish
- High acidity with medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Castelli di Jesi · Matelica · Marche
- Classic styles: High-acid almond-finish Marche white · Age-worthy Verdicchio Riserva style
Common questions
Is Verdicchio a red or white grape variety?
Verdicchio is a white wine grape variety.
What does Verdicchio smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdicchio include lemon, green apple and almond. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdicchio?
Documented tells for Verdicchio: Check for high acidity and almond finish in a medium-bodied white frame. and Look for citrus and fennel/chamomile cues before naming Chardonnay (#2455)..
What is Verdicchio most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdicchio is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Fiano and Greco. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdicchio grown?
Classic regions for Verdicchio include Castelli di Jesi, Matelica and Marche.