Wine-Searcher editorial·Last updated30-Oct-2020
Verdicchio di Matelica is the lesser known of the two Verdicchio-specialist DOCs of Italy's Marche region. Unlike its neighbor Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, which is located close to the Adriatic Sea, the vineyards of Matelica are landlocked. It is also unique as its valley runs from east to west, rather than from north to south as it does in the rest of the Marches.
The wine-producing zone is one tenth of the size of its counterpart, with around 120 hectares (296 ac) under vine. Vineyards are located at an altitude of 400 meters (1,312 ft) on slopes that form part of the Apennines, in the provinces of Macerata and Ancona. The terroir is ideal for the cultivation of vines, as the climate is continental and the soils are mineral rich with a calcareous clay content.
Verdicchio di Matelica also has a long history. Several legends are attached to this area. One story reveals that Verdicchio wine was provided to the troops of the king of the Visigoths, Alarich (370–410), when they marched on Rome in order to maintain their strength. This story can also be applied to wine from its counterpart, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi.
This white is noted for its fresh, fragrant and harmonious character, displaying a slightly sharper characteristic than Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, which is much rounder and mellower. The name Verdicchio means "the little green one" as the white variety has a green tinge, even once it reaches maturity. It shows fine balance and structure and has great complexity when aged for several years and can be made into a sparkling spumante version. The versatile wine also combines well with small portions of Malvasia or Trebbiano but requires a minimum of 85 percent of Verdicchio according to the DOC.
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| Product | Grape Popularity Critics' Score Avg. Price / 750ml |
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 | Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 12,532nd in popularity $ 18 88 / 100 |
 | ColleStefano Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 13,248th in popularity $ 16 89 / 100 |
 | Fattoria La Monacesca Mirum, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, Italy Verdicchio 19,470th in popularity $ 25 90 / 100 |
 | Bisci Vigneto Fogliano Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 23,221st in popularity $ 25 90 / 100 |
 | Cantine Belisario Cambrugiano, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, Italy Verdicchio 25,005th in popularity $ 18 89 / 100 |
 | Bisci Senex Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 42,416th in popularity $ 53 91 / 100 |
 | Colpaola Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 43,168th in popularity $ 14 89 / 100 |
 | Borgo Paglianetto Terravignata Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 43,983rd in popularity $ 14 89 / 100 |
 | Borgo Paglianetto Vertis Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 47,516th in popularity $ 20 91 / 100 |
 | Stefano Zoli Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 55,612th in popularity $ 30 91 / 100 |
 | Fontezoppa Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 56,974th in popularity $ 14 88 / 100 |
 | Gioacchino Garofoli Supera Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 58,426th in popularity $ 16 88 / 100 |
 | Borgo Paglianetto 'Petrara' Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 73,953rd in popularity $ 16 89 / 100 |
 | Borgo Paglianetto Jera, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, Italy Verdicchio 73,953rd in popularity $ 25 93 / 100 |
 | Fattoria La Monacesca Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 73,953rd in popularity $ 16 89 / 100 |
 | Cantine Belisario Vigneti B. Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 85,755th in popularity $ 16 89 / 100 |
 | Riva De La Rosa Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 89,337th in popularity $ 16 |
 | Cantine Belisario Vigneti del Cerro Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 93,238th in popularity $ 14 87 / 100 |
 | Fuso 'Le Salse' Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 93,238th in popularity $ 18 89 / 100 |
 | La Roccaccia Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 97,573rd in popularity $ 14 88 / 100 |
 | Cantine Belisario 'Terre di Valbona' Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 113,679th in popularity $ 10 87 / 100 |
 | Cantina Valle Tritana Capestrano - Capostrano Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 113,679th in popularity $ 13 87 / 100 |
 | Tenuta Grimaldi Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 120,458th in popularity $ 15 91 / 100 |
 | Cantina Valdimiro 'Faberius', Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG, Italy Verdicchio 147,460th in popularity $ 13 |
 | Marco Gatti Villa Marilla Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy Verdicchio 147,460th in popularity $ 15 91 / 100 |
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