Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Flashcards
Where is Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC located?
In Marche.
Where are the vineyards of Verdicchio DOC located?
They lie on gentle hills close to the ancient town of Jesi.
What is the climate around the Verdicchio DOC vineyards?
They benefit from the climatic interplay between the Adriatic sea to the east and the cooling influence of the Central Appenine mountains in the west.
How many villages are entitled to make wine in Verdicchio DOC?
22
Which Verdicchio DOC vineyards can use the “classico” deignation on the label?
Only those in the historic and original winegrowing zone?
What is the most widely planted grape in Marche?
Verdicchio. It is the flagship white variety.
Where is the Verdicchio name derived from?
It is thought to derive from the Italian word ‘verde’ (green) referring to the greenish colour of the grapes.
What makes the Verdicchio grape variety special?
It is a versatile grape which makes a range of styles from dry to sweet passito and everything in between.
What makes the Verdicchio DOC wine special?
In Marche, as a still wine it is at its best. Top examples have a combination of structure, richness, complexity and age-worthiness.
What is the structure of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wine?
Body - Medium to full bodied;
Acidity - Pronounced;
ABV - Medium to high.
What are the common descriptors of a young Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wine?
Floral (chamomile), citrus, apple, melon, mineral and almond.
What are the common descriptors of a bottle-aged Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wine?
Notes of almond paste, honey, beeswax, and petrol.
What grapes are used in Verdicchio DOC wines?
Minimum of 85% Verdicchio but most are 100%.
What styles of Verdicchio DOC wine are produced?
Mainly dry and still but some spumante and passito are made.
What is the additional requirement for a wine to be designated “superiore” in Verdicchio DOC?
It must follow stricter production rules e.g. higher ABV.
What is the requirement to be labelled a “Riserva” in Verdicchio DOCG?
It requires a minimum of 18 months of ageing and often spends time in oak.
What is the highest quality tier of Verdicchio?
Castelli Di Jesi Riserva DOCG.
When can a Verdicchio wine be classed as “classico”?
Any of the levels of wine can le labelled as such if they are produced in the historic and original winegrowing zone.
