Description
The Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva PDO is reserved exclusively for White wine.
Production Area
The production area of Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva PDO is within parts of the territory of the municipalities of Matelica, Esanatoglia, Gagliole, Castelraimondo, Camerino and Pioraco in the Province of Macerata, and parts of Cerreto d’Esi and Fabriano in the Province of Ancona, in The Marches region.
Description of product typologies
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva PDO is soft straw-yellow; the nose reveals sensations reminiscent of ripe and candied fruit, accompanied by notes of acacia and elderflower; it is dry, persistent and warm on the palate, with an embracing almondy aftertaste. If the wine is stored in wood, the flavour might contain a light woody hint. Before being released for consumption, Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva PDO wines must be aged for a minimum period of 18 months, commencing December 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva PDO designation can be accompanied by additional geographical specifications referring to areas and districts within the production area and from where the grapes used to produce the wine effectively originate.
