Marche
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What makes it special
The Marche runs from the Apennines to the Adriatic, and its best known wine, Verdicchio, is one of Italy's finest whites. It comes from two zones, Castelli di Jesi near the coast and Matelica in the hills inland.
What makes it unique
Verdicchio ages far better than its old reputation suggests, gaining weight and a savoury almond edge over a decade. The region also keeps rarities like Lacrima di Morro d'Alba and the sparkling red Vernaccia di Serrapetrona, alongside the reds of Monte Conero.
Why you should care
The Marche offers some of the best quality for the price anywhere in Italy, and it gets far less attention than it deserves.
| Appellation | Level | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva | DOCG | Still hunting | I can help |
| Cònero | DOCG | Still hunting | I can help |
| Offida | DOCG | Still hunting | I can help |
| Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva | DOCG | Still hunting | I can help |
| Vernaccia di Serrapetrona | DOCG | Still hunting | I can help |
| Bianchello del Metauro | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Colli Maceratesi | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Colli Pesaresi | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Esino | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Falerio | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| I Terreni di Sanseverino | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Lacrima di Morro d'Alba | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Pergola | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Rosso Cònero | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Rosso Piceno (Piceno) | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| San Ginesio | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Serrapetrona | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Terre di Offida | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
| Verdicchio di Matelica | DOC | Still hunting | I can help |
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