Definition of Verdicchio in English:
Verdicchio
noun vɛːˈdiːkɪəʊvərˈdēkēˌō
mass noun1A variety of white wine grape grown in the Marche region of Italy.
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- Like many central Italian white wines, Verdicchio was once fermented on its skins.
- 1.1 A dry white wine made from the Verdicchio grape.
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- Moncaro's eminently drinkable Verdicchios have recently hit the shelves at Victoria Wine and Waitrose.
- The four Verdicchios are all very individual interpretations of this high quality grape variety.
- Here you should try a zesty Verdicchio, Castelli di Jesi, Classico Superiore Garofoli 1999 (€18, Mitchell and Son).
- Most Verdicchios do not offer this level of fruit intensity especially at this price.
- While these wines are usually still, some Verdicchios are sparkling.
- Now Verdicchio is more often produced on its own rather than diluted with lesser grapes, which was the practice in the past.
- A waitress finally took our order and then we waited an age for a bottle of Verdicchio Classico at €15.
- The best Verdicchios are produced around the area of Castelli di Jesi and are noted for acidity and a nutty flavor.
- A recent visit from a friend who had been on a half-hearted house hunting trip to Le Marche gave me an excuse to try a few Verdicchios.
- Umani Ronchi produces two Verdicchios from single vineyards: ‘Casal di Serra’ and ‘Villa Bianchi’, and the Riserva ‘Plenio’.
- We ordered a bottle of very tired Verdicchio, but the waitress handled our complaint with supreme professionalism and whipped the bottle away.
- For me the star of the evening was the 2001 Mirum, Verdicchio and so Mary ordered a case - good move!