Underdog Grape · Italy

Verdicchio

Pronounced ver-DEE-kee-oh

Italy's most serious native white hides in plain sight. Verdicchio gives you citrus, a savory almond finish, and enough acidity to age a decade for the price of a weeknight bottle.

Tasting profile
Lemon and green almond over a saline, stony spine, with a slightly bitter finish that reads as savory rather than sweet.
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Marche, Italy

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Verdicchio: common questions

How do you pronounce Verdicchio?
Verdicchio is pronounced ver-DEE-kee-oh.
Where does Verdicchio come from?
Verdicchio grows in Marche, Italy.
What does Verdicchio taste like?
Expect lemon, green almond, white flowers, saline minerality. Closest familiar reference: a crisp, textural white with a savory almond finish.
Read the deep diveVerdicchio: The Marche White That Ages Like It Has Something to Prove

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