The Marche region of Italy is home to lush green hilltops overlooking the Adriatic sea, to fishing villages and sweeping vistas. And for the last few decades, its been home to a growing number of vintners looking to participate in the resurgence of a local grape called Verdicchio. But the Brunori family has been at it with Verdicchio for three generations, and today their white wine is among some of the more interesting in the now-established Castello di Jesi designation.
Grown in vineyards approximately 200-250 meters above sea level, their le Gemme Verdicchio is stunningly aromatic, and on the palate matches crisp clean white fruit flavors with stony minerality (no doubt attributed to their limestone soils.)
In the fishing villages of la Marche, Verdicchio would accompany a steaming bowl of brodetto, or fish stew. We suggest you try the same.
