Marche

The Marche wine region

The Marche province, nestled between San Marino, Tuscany, Umbria, and Abruzzo, boasts a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Its location is perfect. Less touristy than the more established spots, but therefore more interesting to visit. They also produce wine there. While not yet as well-known as Veneto or Piedmont, they are making significant strides. Prepare to be surprised and try a wine from Marche.

The Marche wines from Italy

Marche is one of Italy's smallest regions, both in terms of surface area and population. Only one and a half million people live in an area three times the size of South Holland. This gives nature free rein in Marche, making it a popular tourist destination. While it's not nearly as popular as Tuscany and Veneto, the stunning natural beauty and breathtaking scenery make Argoturismo particularly popular.

The vineyards in Marche

If anywhere, the vineyards are in prime condition, it's in the Marche region. It borders the Adriatic coast, making the climate much milder. This creates the ideal combination of warm daytime temperatures and a refreshing sea breeze in the evenings. This temperature difference is ideal for the grapes.

The most famous grape of the Marche wine region is Verdicchio, a refreshing wonder of the Italian vineyards. It's especially known for its Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi. But the Pecorino grape, named after the sheep's milk cheese from this region, a true specialty, also thrives. It benefits optimally from the temperature fluctuations, allowing it to develop ample aromas during the growing process.

Famous wineries in Marche

Marche is a small wine province. It doesn't have any iconic wineries. Yet, it boasts a string of leading wineries, each perfectly translating the identity of Marche wines into successful wines that are being discovered by a growing number of Europeans. Think of Umani Ronchi, Saladini Pilastri, and Moncaro. The first winery, Umani Ronchi, is best known for its Pecorino wine. Moncaro's wines are also very popular. They are known for their friendliness and accessibility. They are therefore incredibly versatile from a gastronomic perspective, and it's no wonder Moncaro wines are often considered house wines.

What is the most beautiful wine from Marche?

We're sticking with the Moncaro winery, which has been a leader in Italy for decades. They have two top wines in their range. First, a red wine. From the Montepulciano grape, particularly famous for its vineyards in neighboring Abruzzo. Many have fallen in love with Montepulciano D'Abruzzo wines. But there's also a fine example from the Marche region, called Moncaro Le Silve Rosso Conero. Another top wine is a white variety, naturally featuring Verdicchio. Roncaro Vigna Novali Verdicchio Classico is the cream of the Marche crop. Definitely worth a try.