Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva
Wine · PDO · 19 municipalities
Recognized in Marche since 2011, the Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG represents a highly specialized category. Distinct from neighboring whites, its rules establish the Riserva as the sole permitted tipologia. This designation enforces a minimum aging period of 18 months, with at least six months refining in the bottle, but notably imposes no wood-aging requirement. Across its 19 municipalities, including Apiro, the 480 verified producers are forbidden from enriching the grapes. Yields are capped at 10.0 tons per hectare, resulting in a minimum 12.5% alcohol wine that features a dry, sapid profile with delicate fruit aromas and a signature almond finish.
The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow with greenish to golden highlights
- Taste
- dry, harmonious, sapid, sometimes with an almond aftertaste
- Consortium
- Istituto Marchigiano di tutela vini →
The producers 480
+ 474 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva produced?
- Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva is produced in 19 municipalities in Marche, Italy: Apiro, Arcevia, Barbara, Castelplanio and more.
- What grape is Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva made from?
- Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva is made from Verdicchio (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca idonei alla coltivazione nelle Marche.
- How long must Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva age?
- Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva must age at least 18 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva?
- The minimum alcohol content of Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva is 12.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.