Around Cupramontana in Marche, Classico identifies the historic Verdicchio hillsides of Castelli di Jesi. The area's appellations include Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva, Esino and Lacrima di Morro. Young Verdicchio can show green and red apple, pear and white pepper. With age, it may develop yellow-plum, quince and resinous-herb notes. Castelli di Jesi also makes Riserva DOCG wines that follow extended ageing requirements.
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Elsewhere in Marche
- Ancona & Cònero Riviera2 producersRosso Conero is a Montepulciano-based wine from the hills of the Conero Riviera. Sunshine helps the grapes ripen, while the sea brings freshness.
- 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.
- 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 Castelli di Jesi — Verdicchio Classic Zone
Producer profiles
- Terre Cortesi MoncaroA Marche cooperative farming three appellations across 1,600 hectares, with organic roots stretching back to 1980 and a separate cellar logic for each wine zone.