Verdicchio di Matelica DOC

About the wine

Verdicchio di Matelica is a distinguished white wine appellation from the Marche region, historically significant as the first DOC recognized in the region in 1967. Unlike its coastal counterparts, the Matelica production zone is situated in an inland, high-altitude valley, creating a continental microclimate that yields wines with notable structure, acidity, and longevity. The primary grape is Verdicchio, which must constitute at least 85% of the blend. The wines are characterized by a pale straw color, delicate aromas, and a signature dry, harmonious palate often featuring a distinctive, pleasant almond-like finish. The appellation includes still, spumante, and passito styles, with the latter showcasing the grape's versatility through late-harvest concentration. The combination of calcareous soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts in this pre-Apennine valley provides the ideal conditions for the Verdicchio grape to achieve its full, complex expression.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in an inland valley within the provinces of Macerata and Ancona. It encompasses parts of the communes of Matelica, Esanatoglia, Gagliole, Castelraimondo, Camerino, and Pioraco (Macerata), as well as Cerreto D'Esi and Fabriano (Ancona). The zone is characterized by its inland, non-maritime climate and alluvial soils, situated at altitudes generally ranging between 250 and 700 meters above sea level.