The landscape of the Marche, with the Apennines that slope towards the sea and transform into hills crossed by valleys that offer pleasant views, enchants the visitor.
One of the most interesting discoveries during harvest time is going to the vineyards, that is, visiting the production sites of the numerous vineyards. For those who want to know this reality accurately, the
research appears laborious. In fact, there are 18 DOC wines with a controlled designation of origin and 5 DOCG wines with a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin in the Marche region. In short, in every corner of the region there is a particular wine... and what a wine!
In the photo: a restored farmhouse near Morro d'Alba
www.marchecountryhomes.com
One of the oldest is the Lacrima di Morro d'Alba. It was already known in ancient times. A testimony of his goodness comes from Federico Barbarossa, who in 1167, during the siege of Ancona,
he camped in the Morro territory and demanded the most delicious things from the inhabitants, including the excellent grape juice from the local vineyards.
The composition required by the DOC protocol, dating back to 1985, requires it to be composed of at least 85% of the Lacrima grape variety and the rest of Montepulciano and Verdicchio. Production was originally planned only in the territory of the municipality of the same name, later it was extended to the municipalities of Belvedere Ostrense, Ostra, San Marcello and Senigallia for the internal part.
Visiting the cellars of these areas allows you to discover enchanting places and allows you to realize how much wisdom and accuracy the producers employ in their work, which is also a
great passion.
Tasting wine is a symphony and even less sensitive palates or less accustomed to tastings are able to distinguish the characteristics of this nectar, which is full-bodied and has a
dry.
The taste buds detect a fruity floral flavour, of strawberry, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, violet and violet.
It goes well with cured meats from the Marche region such as Fabriano salami and ciauscolo, with ragù and white meats, but it is not wrong to combine it with blue fish and Ancona-style fish broth.
More than ten wineries can welcome the visitor for a tasting. They are often inside ancient buildings, all of which have been restored and equipped with the most current discoveries for an excellent quality product.
Many of these participate in the Open Cellars initiative organized by the Wine Tourism Movement in October this year, but usually the visitor who requests it is gladly welcomed.
Carla Virili
Attachment: list of producers all traceable via the internet:
Ancient Sant'Amico Winery
Mario Lucchetti Agricultural Company
Fratelli Badiali Agricultural Company
Az. Agricola Mariotti Campi
Orlando Olivetti Agricultural Company
Stefano Mancinelli Agricultural Company
Az. Agricola Vicari Nazzareno and Vico
Badiali & Candelaresi Winery
Romagnoli Agricultural Company
Cellar Quota 33
Pellegrini Silvana winery
Sarò winery
