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BEST VERDICCHIO WINES RECOMMENDED BY JEAN MARCO PALMIERI
Which are the best Verdicchio wines?
Discover the wines recommended by Italy’s Finest Wines through our tasting and 100-point scoring system, designed to help everyone find the ideal wine for their tastes and needs.
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Villa Bucci” 2021 – Villa Bucci
Description:
Broad and layered, with notes of broom, chamomile, syrupy yellow fruit, and mineral accents.
On the palate, it is deep and silky, with a long iodized-fruity finish.
An icon of Verdicchio, combining complexity, elegance, and longevity.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio from old vineyards in Montecarotto / Ostra Vetere
Aging/Vinification: 12–15 months in large Slavonian oak casks (50–75 hl) + at least 6 months in bottle before release
Town: Ostra Vetere / Montecarotto (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Moss Blanc” 2022 – Santa Barbara
Description:
Tropical and fragrant, with notes of peach, orange blossom honey, and subtle oak.
The palate is rich, savory, and glyceric—modern and structured.
One of the most international and acclaimed interpretations of Verdicchio.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio, ancient certified clone from the Santa Barbara estate
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation and aging in 10 new barriques for about 18 months
Town: Barbara (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Cantico della Figura” 2020 – Andrea Felici
Description:
Ample and deep, with notes of wild herbs, peach, and grapefruit, followed by smoky sensations.
The palate is taut and mineral, with vivid acidity and a long, salty finish.
A top-tier Verdicchio Riserva.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio from 50+ year-old vines in the San Francesco vineyard (Apiro, 516 m)
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in concrete with ~2-week maceration; 12 months on fine lees in concrete + 24 months in bottle before release
Town: Apiro (MC)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Salmariano” 2019 – Marotti Campi
Description:
Broom, elderflower, vanilla, marine and mineral notes complete a rich and complex bouquet.
Structured, savory mouthfeel with taut acidity and a long finish.
One of the finest riservas for depth and freshness.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging/Vinification: Gentle pressing, fermentation at 15 °C in steel, 12 months on fine lees (80% steel + 20% small barriques)
Town: Morro d’Alba (AN)
Verdicchio di Matelica “Vigneto Fogliano” 2020 – Bisci
Description:
Delicate aromas of chamomile, elderflower, and saline notes.
Fresh and voluminous on the palate, with marked acidity and stylistic precision.
Extraordinary drinkability with excellent gastronomic potential.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio di Matelica
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled steel, aging in vitrified cement, at least 3 months in bottle
Town: Matelica (MC)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Ergo Sum” 2016 – Mirizzi
Description:
Elegant and complex nose with notes of broom, ripe fruit, aromatic herbs, and flint.
Rich, mineral, and persistent on the palate, with an almond-like finish.
A long-lived and refined riserva.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio from selected grapes of the Eroico cru in Monte Roberto / Castelplanio
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in egg-shaped concrete vats on fine lees + approx. 48 months in bottle before release
Town: Castelplanio / Monte Roberto (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Amato” 2019 – Vignamato
Description:
Aromatic profile of medlar, almond, and medicinal herbs, with a finish of graphite and flint.
Fresh and taut palate, with balanced savoriness and good body.
Elegant and well-structured, with excellent aging potential.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio from historic vineyards in San Paolo di Jesi, an introduction to the denomination’s top crus
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in steel without malolactic fermentation and long bottle aging (over 12 months)
Town: San Paolo di Jesi (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Rincrocca” 2019 – La Staffa
Description:
Aromas of elderflower, plums, chamomile, tropical fruit, herbs, and candied mandarin.
Intense acidity, juicy fruit, and a very long finish on the palate.
Elegance and savoriness in balance.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in concrete with static decantation, short maceration, 12 months in concrete on fine lees + 12 months in bottle
Town: Staffolo (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Riserva “Lauro” 2020 – Poderi Mattioli
Description:
Fresh and fragrant, with floral notes, aromatic herbs, yellow peach, almond, and hazelnut.
Salty, juicy mouthfeel with a persistent finish.
A bright expression of both the terroir and the Verdicchio grape.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging/Vinification: Gentle pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled steel, short aging on fine lees in steel, bottled before release
Town: Castelli di Jesi (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Utopia” 2020 – Montecappone
Description:
Intense aromas of broom, candied lime zest, thyme, and pink pepper.
Soft, fresh, and savory on the palate, with a rounded finish of citrus and spices.
Clear and varietal, with excellent aging potential.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in steel, preservation of aromatic reduction (house technique), extended bottle aging before release
Town: Castelplanio (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Dino” 2019 – Filodivino
Description:
Aromas of syrupy peach, orange blossom, and medicinal herbs, with salty touches.
The palate is vibrant, fresh, and savory, with great drinkability.
An authentic, varietal, and persistent Verdicchio Riserva.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio from an organic vineyard in San Marcello, up to 55 years old
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel (22 °C); 8 months on fine lees in steel with malolactic fermentation, 10% in tonneaux; followed by 12 months in bottle
Town: San Marcello (AN)
Verdicchio di Matelica “Petrara” 2022 – Borgo Paglianetto
Description:
Floral and herbal nose, with hints of apple, fennel, and almond.
Fresh and taut palate, with good body and mineral returns on the finish.
A bright example of modern, precise Matelica style.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging: Stainless steel
Town: Matelica (MC)
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva “Cambrugiano” 2018 – Belisario
Description:
The nose opens with hawthorn and crisp white-fleshed fruit, with hints of acacia honey and briny notes.
The sip is soft yet supported by vibrant acidity and persistent savoriness.
A vertical, fragrant wine, versatile in food pairings.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio, Matelica clone with tight bunches
Aging/Vinification: 18 h cryomaceration at 0 °C, fermentation in steel (~16 °C, ~25 days), aged 12 months (80% steel, 20% 225 l barriques), followed by one year in bottle
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2020 – CasalFarneto
Description:
Explosion of white fruit, flowers, and citrus with clear varietal aromas.
Round and refreshing on the palate, with sharp acidity and a fruity finish.
A clean and dynamic wine with a fresh character.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in steel with decanted free-run must, 3 months in steel + 2 months in bottle
Town: Castelli di Jesi (AN)
Verdicchio di Matelica “Collestefano” 2022 – Collestefano
Description:
Citrusy notes, white flowers, and herbal hints for a fragrant, immediate profile.
Fresh, vertical, and savory on the palate, with a clean, thirst-quenching finish.
One of the most representative Verdicchios of the dry and direct Matelica style.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging: Stainless steel on fine lees
Town: Castelraimondo (MC)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Kochlos” 2021 – Dottori
Description:
Aromas of broom, candied citrus, anise, and Mediterranean herbs.
Dense, savory, and persistent palate with well-balanced freshness.
A Verdicchio with strong personality and excellent aging potential.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging: Stainless steel + extended bottle aging
Town: Montecarotto (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Selezione” 2020 – Cimarelli
Description:
Elegant nose with white peach, chalk, and almond notes.
Refined structure, balanced between softness and acidic tension.
A classic, focused, and terroir-driven riserva.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging: Stainless steel + bottle
Town: Staffolo (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Dominè” 2021 – Pievalta
Description:
Citrusy and floral profile, with mineral and vegetal touches.
Snappy, salty, and precise on the palate, with great drinkability.
A biodynamic white expressing clarity and energy.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging: Stainless steel on fine lees
Town: Maiolati Spontini (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Vigneto di Tobia” 2021 – Col di Corte
Description:
Notes of yellow plum, dried flowers, and white pepper.
Fresh and tonic on the palate, with a savory, slightly smoky finish.
An artisanal and characterful interpretation.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Aging: Stainless steel + glass rest
Town: Montecarotto (AN)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Vigneto del Balluccio” 2022 – Tenuta dell’Ugolino
Description:
Straw yellow with greenish highlights.
Aromas of white flowers, linden, almond, and wild fennel.
The palate is savory and mineral, with a slightly bitter and fresh finish.
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio from a single cru near the winery
Aging/Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel (<16 °C) for about 8 months with malolactic fermentation, followed by 4 months in bottle
Town: Castelli di Jesi (AN)
Quali sono i migliori Verdicchio?
Quali sono i migliori Verdicchio? Scegliere è un impresa ardua, che comunque soggiace inevitabilmente ai limiti di un’opinione soggettiva, che come tale, per definizione, è deficitaria e arbitraria.
Noi abbiamo semplicemente stilato una lista nostre delle interpretazioni preferite secondo le nostre valutazioni. Rimane tuttavia imprescindibile sottolineare che il vino, non nasce per essere prestigioso, esibito o sfoggiato.
Ma per emozionarci ed essere condiviso in modo genuino con le persone che amiamo, legandosi a situazioni contingenti e ai momenti irripetibili e intimi della nostra vita.
Pertanto, vi invitiamo a visitare cantine e conoscere i produttori che producono vini nella loro unicità, affinché possiate scoprire e scegliere autonomamente il vino che possa essere annoverato per voi tra i vostri personali vini preferiti. Se avete avuto la pazienza di leggere fin qua vi ringrazio per l’attenzione, ma adesso è il tempo riempire i calici e recidere le speranze lontane, e quindi:
Cheers, Salute, Santé
