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Urbino, Palazzo Ducale
Region: Marche
Zone: Verdicchio di Metalica DOC(G)
Wine:

Verdicchio di Matelica Passito DOC

Facts about this wine

Wine: White wine
Kind: Sweet wine
Taste: Sweet
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 15%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 1 years
Storage potential: 5 years

The dessert wine Verdicchio di Matelica Passito has the same grape composition as the other white Verdicchio-based wines from Matelica, namely Verdicchio (85-100%) and Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia Toscana (0-15%). The grapes are dried before pressing.

The wine has a golden to amber color, a characteristic, ethereal and intense scent, as well as a balanced and soft taste, with a slightly bitter aftertaste.

The minimum aging period is 1 year.

The wine is enjoyed either with desserts, or simply after the meal.

A Spumante type is also available, made from the same grape composition.

Great dishes to have with Verdicchio di Matelica Passito DOC

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