🥂 Episode 63: Verdicchio – A Lemon Fanfare

In this episode, we’re heading to Italy’s Adriatic coast to shine a light on Verdicchio—a zesty, expressive white grape that doesn’t always get the fanfare, but absolutely deserves it. From lemony aromas to crisp minerality and unexpected aging potential, Verdicchio is your new favorite white wine waiting to happen.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Where Verdicchio grows best—and the difference between Castelli di Jesi and Matelica 
- What makes it smell and taste like lemon zest, fresh herbs, and almonds 
- Why its acidity gives it serious food-pairing power 
- How some styles can age like a fine red (yep, really!) 
- The story behind those funky amphora-shaped bottles from the ‘60s and ‘70s 

If you're curious about exploring underrated wine varieties, don’t sleep on this one. Make sure to follow the show so you never miss a sip, and keep tasting your way around the world, one grape at a time. Cheers!

6 sec intro

21 sec outro