Wine at the Table

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

The short answer

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi is a white Italian wine from Marche, made from Verdicchio. It tastes lemon, green almond, bitter-edged finish and pairs best with fried seafood, vegetable antipasti and fish soups.

Style
Lemon, green almond, bitter-edged finish, Marche
Glass
White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
Strength
About 12.5–13.5% ABV

Where it comes from

The Marche's signature white grape, made in the Castelli di Jesi and Matelica zones near the Adriatic.

What you need

  • Grape: Verdicchio
  • Region: Marche
  • Style: Lemon, green almond, bitter-edged finish

How Larry builds it

  1. 01

    Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.

  2. 02

    Pour with food. Built for the table: fried seafood, vegetable antipasti and fish soups.

  3. 03

    Larry's tip. The bitter-almond finish loves fried food.

Larry’s rule: The bitter-almond finish loves fried food.

Variations worth making

    Questions people ask

    What food goes with Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi?

    Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi pairs well with fried seafood, vegetable antipasti and fish soups.

    What grape is Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi made from?

    Verdicchio, grown in Marche.

    What does Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi taste like?

    Lemon, green almond, bitter-edged finish.

    What temperature should Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi be served at?

    About 48°F / 9°C.

    What to eat with it

    Pour it like Larry

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