{"title":"Verdeca Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eVerdeca is a southern \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-wines\" title=\"Italian Wine\"\u003eItalian \u003c\/a\u003ewhite grape offering citrus herbal and mineral flavours with crisp acidity and a clean refreshing style. Grown mainly in Puglia it produces bright aromatic wines and blends. Verdeca appeals to fans of zesty Mediterranean \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\" title=\"White Wine\"\u003ewhites \u003c\/a\u003ewith purity and subtle complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"produttori-vini-manduria-alice-verdeca-75cl","title":"Produttori Vini Manduria Alice Verdeca 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\" title=\"White Wine\"\u003eProduttori di Manduria\u003c\/a\u003e Alice Verdeca is a compelling white wine from the heel of Italy — a region far better known for its Primitivo reds. Made from 100% Verdeca, a native white varietal grown on old bush vines, this is a wine of real aromatic intensity, vibrant freshness, and a distinctly Mediterranean character that sets it apart from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerdeca is one of Puglia's most exciting indigenous white grapes, and Produttori di Manduria — a cooperative with decades of experience in the region — are among its finest interpreters. Unoaked and fermented at low temperatures to lock in freshness and aromatics, Alice is the kind of white wine that makes you sit up and take notice. A SWA 2025 Bronze medal winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from 15–20-year-old espalier-trained vines harvested at the end of August. Fermentation takes place off the skins under controlled temperatures (15°C), followed by ageing in stainless steel to preserve the wine's aromatic intensity, minerality, and natural freshness before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicate aromas of hawthorn and acacia on the nose, with notes of cedar, yellow grapefruit, and subtle mineral and saline nuances. The palate is fresh, savoury, and beautifully balanced, finishing with citrusy brightness and lingering floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural match for seafood and light Mediterranean dishes. Try it with Caprese salad, baked seabass with lemon potatoes, seabream carpaccio, or golden deep-fried anchovies. Also excellent as an aperitivo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerdeca 100% — Puglia, Italy. Unoaked. 75cl bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Produttori Vini Manduria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251081544023,"sku":"121695","price":16.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_13708-Alice-Verdeca.jpg?v=1753189889"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/verdeca-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}