Italy Wine Regions: Le Marche

The name Verdicchio comes from the Italian word verde (green) that describes the hue of this delicious white.

In the flavor you’ll find fruits and green herbs with a touch of acidity.

This wine has two main area of production, Jesi and Matelica.

The Verdicchio from Jesi is more fruity and aromatic, the one from Matelica has a more penetrating aroma and less acidity.

The grape variety of Verdicchio is native of this area and the wine is often made exclusively with Verdicchio grapes.

Interesting are also the Verdicchio sparkling wines made with charmat or classic Italian method.

Verdicchio has its apotheosis in Cupramontana at the annual Festa dell’Uva. It is held the first Sunday of October: it's a four day event spiced with folk dances, music, fireworks, food and vedicchio fountains.


Rosso Conero

This great red wine has earned the DOCG brand of quality.

It is made mainly with Montepulciano grapes grown in the scenic area around Monte Conero, just south of Ancona, one of the great Italy wine regions.

The Rosso Conero rich aroma will be perfect with a hearty meal of porchetta (pork stuffed with herbs) or tagliatelle with truffle.

The color is an inky red and the flavor is of dense blackberry and sweet tannins.


Lacrima di Morro D’Alba

Lacrima means “tear”: the name of this wine possibly comes from the tendency of the grape to rupture and spill its juice thus forming “tears” on the bunch.

It is a native red of ancient origin cultivated only in a limited territory around Morro d’Alba, close to Ancona.

Despite the fact that it is an ancient wine, it was recognized in the list of DOC wines, only recently, maybe because of its rarity.

Of an intense ruby red, it can be drunk young. With the aging the taste of berry and violet becomes more evident.

It goes well with local salami, white meats and, quite unusual for a red, with some fish dishes like brodetto, a local scrumptious seafood stew.








Rosso Piceno

It is my favorite red wine! This is a rich, harmonious, round red wine.

Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes makes most of this excellent wine.

Passerina and Pecorino

The Passerina is a white, fruity wine.

The grapes are cultivated in the Piceno area that takes advantage of the special climate and the breezes from both the sea and the Apennines of this Italy wine region.

It is a white of a pleasant straw color, the flavor is dry with floral flavors.

It is to be served cool with fish, white meats, and cheeses.

Pecorino like Passerina comes from a rare grape that was about to be lost.

It is a dry white wine of a bright yellow and an intense, fragrant flavor.

Great with white meats, cheeses and light dishes.




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