The Marche and its wines

The Marche are a wine region of central Italy looking out over the Adriatic Sea, known for producing fresh, mineral white wines, intense, elegant reds and for a winemaking identity strongly tied to the grape varieties native.

Thanks to rolling hills, limestone and clay soils and a climate that combines continental and maritime influences, the Marche offers ideal conditions for growing Verdicchio, Pecorino, Passerina, Montepulciano and Sangiovese, grape varieties that express themselves with great typicity and longevity.

What is the Marche wine district?

The Marche is divided into 5 wine provinces (Pesaro-Urbino, Ancona, Macerata, Fermo and Ascoli Piceno) and numerous quality appellations:

• Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC / DOCG → A famous mineral, long-lived white.

• Verdicchio di Matelica DOC / DOCG → A more mountainous version, taut and vertical.

• Rosso Conero DOCG → A powerful red based on Montepulciano, produced on the Conero headland.

• Rosso Piceno DOC → A blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese, versatile and fruity.

• Offida DOCG → For high-quality wines from Pecorino and Passerina.

• Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC → An aromatic, floral red from Lacrima.

The region also has numerous IGTs (Indicazioni Geografiche Tipiche) that allow for experimentation and stylistic variety.

Characteristics of Marche Wines

Colour

• Whites: Straw yellow with greenish highlights in the Verdicchio; more golden in the Pecorino.

• Reds: Ruby red in the Montepulcianos; a paler red in the Lacrima di Morro d'Alba.

Aromas

• Fruity: Apple, peach and citrus in the whites; cherry, blackberry and plum in the reds.

• Floral: White flowers in the young whites; rose and violet in the aromatic reds.

• Mineral and Spicy: Flint in the Verdicchios; black pepper, leather and sweet spices in the Montepulcianos.

Palate

• Fresh and Savoury: In the whites from Verdicchio, Pecorino and Passerina.

• Structured and Enveloping: In the reds from Montepulciano and Sangiovese.

• Fragrant and Floral: In the Lacrima di Morro d'Alba wines.

Typical Grape Varieties of the Marche

White Grape Varieties

• Verdicchio: The emblem of the region, mineral and long-lived.

• Pecorino: Full-bodied, aromatic and structured.

• Passerina: Fresh, floral and citrusy.

• Biancame (Trebbiano Toscano): Used in traditional blends.

Black Grape Varieties

• Montepulciano: Structured and fruity, the backbone of the great reds of Le Marche.

• Sangiovese: Fresher and fruitier, often in blends.

• Lacrima: Aromatic and floral, unique in its expressiveness.

Why Choose a Wine from the Marche?

A wine from the Marche is the ideal choice for anyone looking for authenticity, versatility and excellent value for money.
I Verdicchio are perfect with fish, shellfish, soups and fresh cheeses, while the Montepulciano reds go with red meat, game and aged cheeses.
I Lacrima di Morro d'Alba are ideal for cured meats and aromatic dishes.