Exploring hidden gem wines on the Italian coast

Super Wine Girl Angela Aiello joined us this morning with some wines out of Regiono on the Italian Coast.

Verddiccio is a popular grape variety in the central Italian region of Marche. Le Marche is known for its beautiful coastlines, which attracts thousands of tourists a year to the white sandy beaches, towering cliffs and clear blue waters.

VERDICCHIO

This is Italy’s most versatile native grapes. The name Verdicchio derives from verde, or “green” and refers to the slight green and yellow hue that wines made from the grape can have.

The grape has been grown for the last six centuries and produces dry, refreshing white wines with citrus and almond notes.

The crisp, clean flavour profile makes it the perfect apertif wine, excellent for warm-weather sipping on the patio. At the same time, the mouthwatering acidity and clean citrus flavours make it a great wine to pair with a variety of foods.

 FAZI FAZI BATTAGLIA

This winery is located in the Marche region of central Italy. Created after the second word war, it has 4 generations of winemaking history. The vineyard are on hillsides, with elevations and sun exposure.

BATTAGLIA VERDDICHIO 2020

This wine retails for $13.40 at LCBO. It is 12 per cent alcohol, light and crisp with aromas of fresh bread, mineral notes, spice, nuts and mushrooms.

The palate is fresh, clean, slightly spritzy with balanced acidity and flavours of lees, spices, nuts and mineral.

Coming in an unforgettable Amphora shape bottle, this wine is great to pair with grilled fish, hummus and light Mediterranean dishes.