Vermentino vs Verdicchio
Vermentino
A Mediterranean white grape known for citrus, green herbs and a saline, faintly bitter finish.
- Citrus zest
- Green herb
- Bitter almond finish
Recognize it
Fresh citrus, green herbs and a saline edge are common, often followed by a faint bitter almond note. Body is usually light to medium.
Verdicchio
A Marche white grape of lemon, saline notes and bitter almond, with medium to high acidity and a slight phenolic grip.
- Lemon
- Medium to high acidity
- Bitter almond
Recognize it
Medium to high acidity in a light to medium body with a saline character. Lemon leads and the finish carries a clear bitter almond note.
How they compare
- SimilarComparable acidity.
- DifferenceVerdicchio usually has more body and is more citrus-driven and saline; Vermentino is herbier.