MARCHE

Location

Flanked by the Adriatic, this is the medieval borderlands between imperial/ Teutonic influenced Northern Italy and the Papal States (hence the name which is where the influence of the currency "mark" finished). Ancona is the capital, a once important Roman port

Climate

Mediterranean, with mild winters mitigated by the Adriatic although strong Maestrale winds can be bitingly cold in winter but refreshing in the summer.

Topography

To the west the lands rise steadily towards the Appennines and the borders of Tuscany and Umbria

Soils

Mixed alluvial clay and marl

Production

1.235.000 HL

 
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Our producers

Tenute Pieralisi

Grapes

  • Description

    As the name suggests, a white grape which has a long history in the Marche but much less importance than Verdicchio. Seems to have some relation with Passerina from Abruzzo.

    Principle Wines

    Bianchello del Metauro, Falerio dei Colli Ascolani

  • Description

    Green grape that is a sauvignon x verdicchio-crossing. "Native" to the Marche.

    Principle Wines

    Colli Maceratesi

  • Description

    Red grape peculiar to this part of Italy making a very characterful early drinking fruity and aromatic red wine. Some have very interesting floral, violet aromas.

    Principle Wines

    Lacrima di Morro d'Alba

  • Description

    Maceratino is a green grape that has its own appellation in the Marche where it gives a light and fresh white wine. The vineyards of the DOC constitute of 200 Ha. only and is in further decline. There has been mention of possible relations to both reco and verdicchio.

    Principle Wines

    Colli Maceratesi

  • Description

    See Sicily

    Principle Wines

  • Description

    See Abruzzo

    Principle Wines

    See Abruzzo

  • Description

    See Abruzzo (aka Bianchello)

    Principle Wines

    See Abruzzo (aka Bianchello)

  • Description

    See Abruzzo

    Principle Wines

    See Abruzzo

  • Description

    See Tuscany

    Principle Wines

    See Tuscany

  • Description

    See Tuscany

    Principle Wines

    See Tuscany

  • Description

    Le Marche's white grape of some importance in the Italian white wine offering. Ancient, indigenous, there are some sub varieties: Verdicchio Bianco, Verde, Giallo and Vero. Verdicchio's quality can be seen in its variety of flavour from green apples to a more late harvest honied style, and also its longevity. The amphora shaped bottle is now seen as more of a liability.

    Principle Wines

    Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi, Verdicchio di Macerata.

  • Description

    Vernaccia Nera is a synonym for Cannonau (grenache)

    Principle Wines

    Vernaccia di Serrapetrona

Major Appellations DOCG/DOC

  • Description

    Le Marche's "important" red, aged at least 24 months, a wine of structure and intensity, named after the prominent hill around Ancona

    Principle Wines

    Montepulciano 85%; Sangiovese 15%

  • Description

    Native to this area north of Ancona in the commune of Morro d'Alba, Lacrima in its dry, sweet and and sparkling versions cam produce some ethereal perfumes of red, pink and violet flowers. Its pronounced acidity also guarantees a fresh finish, suggesting a summery context.

    Principle Wines

    Lacrima, Montepulciano/ Verdicchio 15%

  • Description

    The red wine of distinction from Ancona where the Conero hill rises of the city. Juicy with an easier style than its older brother the DOCG.

    Principle Wines

    Montepulciano

  • Description

    A wide DOC area to the north and south of Ancona stretching down to the town of Ascoli Piceno, with an easy, juicy style.

    Principle Wines

    Sangiovese, Montepulciano

  • Description

    This historic wine and winegrowing area derives its name from the strategic importance it once held on this medieval borderland and hence the string of Castles around the town of Jesi. Verdicchio is one of Italy's unsung white grapes for real quality potential in terms of complexity, persistence, ageing and pure enjoyment.

    Principle Wines

    Verdicchio, 15% Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano

  • Description

    Metalica refers to the area due south and west of Jesi, further inland. Wines have similar pedigree and history to its Jesi brothers but without the notoriety.

    Principle Wines

    Verdicchio, 15% Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano

Sub Appellations DOCG/DOC

  • Principle Wines

    Bianchello

  • Principle Wines

    Rosso:
    Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Lacrima, Merlot, Montepulciano, Vernaccia near
    Bianco:
    Maceratino, Trebbiano toscano, Verdicchio, Malvasia Toscana, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Incrocio Bruni 54, Pecorino, Grechetto
    Ribona:
    a white wine of varying styles predominantly made from Maceratino.

  • Principle Wines

    Rosso:
    Sangiovese
    Bianco:
    Trebbiano toscano, Verdicchio, Biancame, Pinot Grigio, Pinot nero, Riesling italico, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot bianco Focara
    Rosso:
    Pinot nero and/or Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Sangiovese Focara Pinot
    Nero:
    Pinot Nero Roncaglia
    Bianco:
    Trebbiano toscano, Pinot nero

  • Principle Wines

    Rosso:
    Sangiovese, Montepulciano, 60%
    Bianco:
    Verdicchio

  • Principle Wines

    Trebbiano toscano, Passerina, Pecorino

  • Principle Wines

    Rosso:
    Montepulciano, Cabernet Sauvignon
    Pecorino:
    Pecorino
    Passerina:
    Passerina

  • Principle Wines

    Aleatico

  • Principle Wines

    Vernaccia Nera

  • Principle Wines

    Vernaccia Nera, Montepulciano

  • Principle Wines

    Vernaccia Nera (made as a Spumante)

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