Between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, Marche expresses its identity through native grapes, altitude, and a strong sense of place.
Marche is located along Italy’s Adriatic coast, between the Apennine Mountains and the sea, a geography that plays a defining role in its wines. Viticulture here dates back to ancient times, though the region remained relatively unknown internationally until the late 20th century. Marche is now widely recognized for its strong focus on native grape varieties and terroir-driven expressions. The region’s vineyards benefit from a combination of altitude, limestone and clay soils, and cooling Adriatic breezes, resulting in wines marked by freshness, structure, and clarity. Verdicchio is the undisputed flagship grape, producing some of Italy’s most age-worthy white wines, while Montepulciano and Sangiovese shape the region’s reds.
