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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

The Marche's most celebrated white wine from Verdicchio — a variety of ancient origins producing wines of exceptional longevity, bitter almond character, and saline mineral from Adriatic influence. Long dismissed due to the iconic amphora-shaped bottle, Verdicchio is now recognised as one of Italy's great white varieties.

Year Rating Notes
2024 Adriatic conditions excellent; Verdicchio showing exceptional mineral precision.
2023 Benchmark Castelli di Jesi vintage; Villa Bucci Riserva will be outstanding.
2022 Good growing season; bitter almond and saline character pronounced.
2021 Cool Adriatic influence; lean, precise Verdicchio with excellent ageing potential.
2020 Outstanding vintage; Riserva wines showing rare depth.
2019 Strong conditions; Bucci Riserva ageing beautifully.
2018 Classic warm year; wines showing age-worthiness.