
8–25 €Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi is one of Italy’s great white wines and elegantly expresses the hilly landscape of inland Ancona. Born from a grape cultivated for centuries among fortified villages and breezy vineyards, it offers fresh aromas of green apple, almond, and white flowers that immediately evoke Adriatic seafood cuisine. Its iconic amphora-shaped bottle has become a recognizable symbol of the Marche region. Bringing one home means preserving an authentic fragment of Marche’s winemaking tradition and reliving the journey each time the wine is shared at the table.
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi is one of the best-known white wines of the Marche region, produced in the hilly inland area of the province of Ancona. It is made from the Verdicchio grape variety, grown mainly between Jesi and the surrounding small villages, where breezy conditions and clay-limestone soils help produce fresh, well-structured wines. It is known for aromas of green apple, almond, and white flowers, along with a lively acidity that makes it very versatile at the table. It is often associated with the traditional amphora-shaped bottle, which over the years has become a recognizable symbol of Marche wine.
The cultivation of the Verdicchio grape in the hills around Jesi has ancient origins, probably linked to the spread of viticulture as early as the medieval period. The wine began gaining national recognition in the twentieth century, when several local producers improved production and distribution techniques. In 1968 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi became one of the first Italian DOC wines, marking an important milestone in promoting and protecting the territory. Over time the designation has evolved to include classic, riserva, and sparkling versions.
This bottle tells the story of the meeting between the Adriatic Sea and the hills of inland Marche. It carries the idea of a region that is less touristy yet rich in strong agricultural and gastronomic traditions. It is an invitation to slow down, share a meal, and remember the landscape from which it comes.
Verdicchio is one of the most recognizable symbols of the agricultural identity of the Marche region. In the Jesi area it represents a deeply rooted winemaking tradition that brings together small producers, cooperatives, and historic wineries. For many people from Marche, it is the everyday wine of family celebrations, seafood lunches, and summer gatherings around the table. Its commercial success from the 1960s onward helped introduce the region to the Italian and international wine scene.
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In Ancona it can easily be found in wine shops in the historic center, in restaurants serving seafood cuisine, and in stores specializing in traditional Marche products. Many establishments offer it as a natural pairing with Adriatic fish dishes. For a wider selection, you can visit wineries and wine shops in the Castelli di Jesi area directly, about 30–40 minutes from the city. Gastronomic markets and some specialty shops near the port also sell bottles from local producers.
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