Region: Le
Marche
About the Region:
Located in eastern-central
Italy, Le Marche is a region that enjoys regular sunny and mild weather,
with the Apennine Mountains covering its entire western side (two-thirds
of the region). The rest of the region is occupied by hillsides, which
are ideal for growing grapevines. The most important city in this
region (and also its capital) is the seaport Ancona, which lies on
the central part of the coastline. Verdicchio (white) is the most
well-known wine of this region, with Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno
right behind it. The wines that you’ll find from this region
are indeed a great deal, due to the fact that Le Marche is not yet
recognized as a leader in the wine industry.
DOC(G)/IGT:
DOC: Bianchello del Metauro,
Colli Maceratesi,
Colli Pesaresi,
Esino,
Falerio dei Colli Ascolani or Falerio,
Lacrima di Morro d'Alba,
Offida,
Rosso Conero,
Rosso Piceno,
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Iesi,
Verdicchio di Matelica,
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
IGT: Marche
Grapes:
White
Grapes: Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Malvasia
Red Grapes:
Sangiovese, Montepuliciano
Wines:
Verdicchio
dei Castelli di Jesi or di Matelica - one of Italy’s better
known whites, it is made primarily with the Verdicchio grape. Crisp
and clean with greenish overtones and ripe apple notes, it is typically
enjoyed in the coastal towns nearby. Some producers are now making
riper, fuller versions with depth. Seafood pairs well with lighter
versions, while fuller styles require savory dishes.
Rosso Conero - historically, not well-known outside the region,
it is slowly garnering kudos as a robust red from a blend of Montepulciano
and Sangiovese.
