White grape
Verdicchio
A Marche white grape of lemon, saline notes and bitter almond, with medium to high acidity and a slight phenolic grip.
At a glance
- 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.
Similar grapes
Vermentino
Similar comparable acidity.
Difference Verdicchio usually has more body and is more citrus-driven and saline; Vermentino is herbier.
Garganega
Similar both can finish with almond.
Difference Verdicchio is sharper and more saline; Garganega is gentler and lower in acidity.