Located on the Adriatic coast of Italy, the "calf" of the boot, Marche, has been known for its Verdicchio white wine that comes in the familiar green amphora bottle. The region was primarily known for its white wines and the Verdicchio di Matelica has emerged as one with even more character.
The reds are emerging from the shadow of the whites, including the Rosso Piceno, a blend of mostly Sangiovese with small amounts of Montepulciano, and Rosso Conero, a blend of mostly Montepulciano with a bit of Sangiovese.
The Vernaccia di Serrapetrona recently received a DOCG status, and Lacrima di Morro d'Alba is making a big splash.
Varietals of region:
Ciliegiolo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Malvasia
Maceratino
Pino Bianco
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Nero
Sangiovese
Trebbiano
Verdicchio
Vernaccia Nera
DOCG Zones:
Conero
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
DOC Zones:
Bianchello del Metauro
Colli Maceratesi
Colli Pesaresi
Esino
Falerio dei Colli Ascolani
I Terreni di San Severino
Lacrima di Morro d'Alba
Offida
Pergola
Rosso Conero
Rosso Piceno
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (Classico)
Verdicchio di Matelica
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