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. |