Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Verdicchio di Matelica
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Verdicchio di Matelica.
More informations about the variety Verdejo
An ancient grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time, mainly in the Rueda region of northwestern Spain. D.N.A. tests show that it is the result of a natural cross between Savagnin and Castellana Blanco. It should not be confused with the Verdelho, which is very well known in Portugal, and the Verdelho Branco, which is almost more widespread. The Verdejo is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can also be found in the United States (Virginia, California, etc.), Australia, Portugal, etc., but is practically unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Marches
The wine region of Verdicchio di Matelica is located in the region of Marches of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bisci or the Domaine Belisario produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Verdicchio di Matelica are Verdejo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Verdicchio di Matelica often reveals types of flavors of peach, wax or oil and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
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News about the grape variety Verdejo
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