Coined “the New Tuscany”, the Marche is one of the most beautiful and last untouched wine regions of the peninsula with 11 DOCs. Like its more famous neighbours Tuscany and Umbria, it boasts Mediterranean flora and vines spread across a hilly landscape dotted with medieval villages. Beyond some Sangiovese and Montepulciano reds, the region is mostly associated to dry and crisp white wines made with Trebbiano and Verdicchio; Pecorino grape has also been recently gaining popularity as a trendy varietal in stellar white wines. All those native grapes do benefit from excellent growing conditions, a moderate climate and calcareous soils.
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