Ancona & Cònero Riviera is a Marche wine area with Rosso Cònero and Cònero among its appellations. Rosso Conero is based on Montepulciano grown on the hills of the Conero Riviera. There, sun-driven ripening is balanced by freshness from the sea.
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Elsewhere in Marche
- Ascoli Piceno & Southern Marche6 producersSouthern Marche brings together Rosso Piceno, Offida, Terre di Offida and Falerio. Look for Rosso Piceno's Montepulciano-Sangiovese balance and the high acidity and immediate freshness of Offida Pecorino.
- Castelli di Jesi — Verdicchio Classic Zone1 producerAround Cupramontana in Marche, Classico identifies the historic Verdicchio hillsides of Castelli di Jesi. Young wines can show apple and pear; mature examples may develop plum, quince and resinous-herb notes.
- Macerata HillsNo producers listed yetThe Macerata hills in Marche receive a sea breeze. Ribona is a local grape attracting renewed attention from producers, alongside Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
- Matelica & Camerino (Inland Marche)1 producerMatelica's north to south valley brings strong seasonal temperature variation. Its Verdicchio can be dry, fresh and concentrated, with vibrant acidity and a lightly grippy texture.
- Pesaro & Urbino (Northern Marche)6 producersNorthern Marche includes Bianchello del Metauro, Colli Pesaresi, Pergola and Colli di Rimini. The Metauro basin is home to fresh, bright Bianchello del Metauro.
Producers in Ancona & Cònero Riviera
Producer profiles
- Azienda Vinicola Umani Ronchi SpaFamily estate founded in 1957 at Cupramontana, farming 210 organic hectares across Marche and Abruzzo and producing Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi in two tiers, including Historical, which spends five years before release.
- Umani RonchiMarche and Abruzzo producer whose aged Verdicchio and Montepulciano have earned sustained critical recognition, including Gambero Rosso Winery of the Year 2024.