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.

What wine is Verdicchio similar to?

If you usually drink Pinot Grigio, Verdicchio is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Bical, Catarratto, Grüner Veltliner.

Verdicchio — Underdog Grape Guide

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

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The region

Marche, Italy

If you like

Pinot Grigio

Wines like Verdicchio

Bical Catarratto Grüner Veltliner Nascetta

Verdicchio: common questions

What wine is Verdicchio similar to?: If you usually drink Pinot Grigio, Verdicchio is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Bical, Catarratto, Grüner Veltliner.

Read the deep diveVerdicchio: The Marche White That Ages Like It Has Something to Prove

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