Colli Maceratesi

"Colli Maceratesi" is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) that includes three types of wine: white, Ribona, red and Sangiovese. The white and Ribona wines are also produced in the passito and spumante variants, while the red can also be Novello and Riserva.

Grapes

The white wine and its variants are produced with grapes from vineyards composed of 70% Maceratino. Crossroads Bruni 54, Pecorino, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdicchio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Malvasia Bianca Lunga and Grechetto (the latter only for the province of Macerata) are also used, which, alone or in combination, can represent a maximum of 30% of the total. The reds have a minimum of 50% of Sangiovese, flanked by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Lacrima, Merlot, Montepulciano, Vernaccia nera (maximum 50%). In the case of Sangiovese and Ribona, on the other hand, at least 85% of the relevant vine must be present. In all productions, up to a maximum of 15%, other similarly coloured grape varieties can be used, suitable for cultivation in the Marche region.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The different productions, both white and red, have peculiarities that make them easily recognizable and, at the same time, tie them deeply to the territory. The specification precisely identifies all the organoleptic characteristics, both in colour, smell and taste, as well as indicating the exact sugar content and acidity.

Grape production area

The production area includes the entire province of Macerata as well as the municipality of Loreto (Ancona). It is a large hilly area, bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Sibillini Mountains to the west.

Specificity and historical notes

The cultural unity of the Colli Maceratesi wines is attributable to the Piceni, who dominated the territory for a long time, before the Romans. It was they who initially spread viticulture, which then experienced great impetus thanks to Rome.