verdicchio

Thân thiện

A waiter pours a glass of verdicchio at a restaurant table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A dry white Italian wine: "Verdicchio" is a type of dry white wine produced in Italy, primarily from the Verdicchio grape variety.
   • A variety of white wine grape: "Verdicchio" also refers to the specific white grape cultivar grown in Italy, used to make the wine of the same name.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Wine):

  • We ordered a bottle of Verdicchio to pair with the seafood.
  • This Verdicchio has a crisp, mineral flavor.

• Noun (Grape):

  • The Verdicchio grape is known for its high acidity.
  • Vineyards in the Marche region are planted with Verdicchio.

Advanced Usage

• "Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi": A specific, well-known DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wine region for Verdicchio.

  • Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi is considered a classic expression of this wine.

• "Verdicchio di Matelica": Another important DOC region for Verdicchio wine production.

  • Verdicchio di Matelica often has a more structured and aromatic profile.

Variants and Related Words

• Verdicchio-based (adj): Describing a wine or blend that uses Verdicchio as the primary grape.
  • The winery produces a Verdicchio-based sparkling wine.

Synonyms

• Italian white wine: A general term for white wines from Italy.
• White grape variety: A general term for cultivars of grapes used to make white wine.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dry white Italian wine made from Verdicchio grapes
2. a variety of white wine grape grown in Italy

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