**🍷 Verdicchio Explained: Marche’s “Little Green One”** | University Wine 260 with Prof. Weisse
Discover **Verdicchio**, the charming white grape from Italy’s Marche region on the Adriatic coast! In this episode, Prof. Weisse explores the grape whose name means “little green one” — a reference to its bright green hue even when fully ripe.
**What You’ll Learn**:
– **Style**: Dry, medium-bodied with high acidity and distinctive herbal character (fresh fennel) alongside green apple, pear, and lemon.
– **The Iconic Wine**: **Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC** — most famous example, known for its elegant amphora-shaped emerald-green bottle designed in 1953.
– **Drinking Window**: Most are simple, fruity, and best enjoyed young. Outstanding examples develop beautiful honey and nut notes with bottle age.
– **Food Pairing**: Excellent with pasta in white sauce, grilled chicken, herb-roasted vegetables, or light seafood risotto.
A refreshing, versatile Italian white with history, personality, and great value.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to Verdicchio
0:24 The “Little Green One” & Legend
0:30 Typical Style & Flavors
0:59 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC & Iconic Bottle
1:37 Aging Potential & Pairings
1:54 Recap & Next Episode Teaser (Viognier)
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Cheers to Italy’s courteous and refreshing whites! 🥂