01 / GEOGRAPHY
Topography and Growing Environment
Valleys and hills stretch between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea. In the main Verdicchio regions of Castelli di Jesi and Matelica, distance from the sea and terrain differ. When compared with more inland Matelica, you can study how place differs with the same grape variety.
LOCATION & LANDSCAPE
The position of Marche and intra-regional differences
Marche · Central Italy
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Main production regions for Verdicchio.
More inland Matelica.
For the same variety, compare distance from the sea and topography.
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02 / HISTORY
Historical and regional background
In Marche, where towns and villages are scattered, Verdicchio is known as the principal white grape. In contrast, red wines are found in Conero near the sea, and wines from different varieties exist in Offida in the south. The region as a whole includes different production areas for both white and red wines.
03 / GRAPES & APPELLATIONS
Main varieties and appellations
Principal varieties
- Verdicchio
- Montepulciano
- Pecorino
- Passerina
Representative appellations and regional names
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
- Verdicchio di Matelica DOC
- Conero DOCG
- Offida DOCG
Representative items are listed. This is not a complete list of all grape varieties and appellations in the region. For detailed appellation types and current regulations, consult official sources.
04 / A CLOSER LOOK
Varieties and Appellation Comparison
Expanding the comparison beyond Jesi and Matelica to include grape varieties such as Montepulciano and Pecorino will highlight regional differences within the same region. Even for labels that include the same place name, the full designation must be recorded—since the full wording differs between the basic DOC and the Riserva designations, you need the complete name to properly identify them.
What can be made common between the comparison of Jesi and Matelica and the comparison of Verdicchio and Montepulciano?
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Sources and reference materials
These are the sources used for the regional explanation and the EU register of geographical indications. For detailed production requirements, refer to the official documents for each appellation in the register.
- Italia.it | Official Italian Government Tourism Website ↗
- European Commission | Official register of geographical indications ↗