2025 Terre di Valbona Verdicchio di Matelica, Cantine Belisario

• Style: Crisp, mineral-driven white
• Taste: Green apple snap, honeyed lemon, acacia florals, dry finish
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, antipasti, salads, vegetarian dishes
• Occasion: Aperitif, summer drinking, weeknight entertaining
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C, now or hold 3–5 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale lemon with mineral precision and substantial body. Green apple snap leads the palate, followed by honeyed lemon depth and a whisper of acacia blossom. The 2025 vintage benefits from cool August nights that preserved natural acidity and aromatic lift, while a slight delay in ripening built structure and balance. Finishes dry and vibrant at 12.5% ABV—a white wine that rewards attention without demanding it.

The Winery — Cantine Belisario

A 300-hectare cooperative in the Matelica DOC, Cantine Belisario draws from 24 organically farmed south-facing hillside vineyards at 350–450 metres elevation in the Valbona valley. Inland from the coastal Jesi zone, the continental climate here means pronounced temperature swings between warm days and cool nights, allowing Verdicchio to ripen slowly and evenly. The 2025 was destemmed, softly pressed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel for two weeks, then aged in tank for four months before bottling unoaked. No oak means the grape and its site speak unfiltered.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the aperitif wine that doubles as a dinner partner. Serve it alongside grilled white fish, seafood pasta, soft-shell crab, or antipasti platters. It's equally at home with salads and vegetarian dishes, and at 5.89 g/L acidity it's vegan and vegetarian-friendly. Chill to 8–10°C for maximum freshness. Built to drink well now, it will also hold comfortably for a few years in a cool cellar. Explore our full Verdicchio range and the broader Marche region—then discover more from Italy.