DISCOVER VINOTURISMO IN
LE MARCHE WINE REGION
Vinoturismo Le Marche means that you come here on holiday to enjoy the variety between visiting wineries, enjoying the delicious cuisine and exploring other local sights.
With our tips you will discover the most beautiful places. In between you will have a nice lunch and dinner, of course with a good glass of wine!
CUPRAMONTANA, CAPITAL OF VERDICCHIO
Villa Verdicchio is located near Cupramontana, the capital of the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wine region. This Roman village is centuries old, but still very much alive! Stroll across Piazza IV Novembre and through the narrow alleys along beautiful Italian houses. Enjoy an ice cream at Ruggero, a delicious lasagna at Trattoria Anita or a pizza at Gina.
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In the beautiful vaulted cellars of the former monastery of S. Caterina is the MIG (Musei in grotto). This wine label museum and Enoteca tells the history and traditions of Verdicchio wine.
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL WINE REGIONS
In an area no bigger than 1/3 of Belgium you will discover no less than 5 beautiful DOCG areas. This is the Secret Tip for your next wine trip to Italy. Near Villa Verdicchio you will find dozens of wineries. In Le Marche a total of more than 700!
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Cupramontana is the ideal base for various day trips and winery visits. Below is an example of a route in Cupramontana. If desired, we can map out a daily route for you for wineries in the region.
EREMEO DEI FRATI BIANCHI
From Villa Verdicchio you can walk straight into nature. A beautiful walk starts on the edge of Cupramontana on the campo boario and winds past vineyards and fields.
A nice stopover is Eremo dei Frati Bianchi, an old Hermitage monastery of the white brothers from the 11th century. With natural protection from the surrounding rocks and forests, it is a wonderful place to cool off.
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Near the monastery is the winery Sparapani. Here they make delicious Verdicchio ‘Il Priori’. You can taste this during a tasting in the cantina or during lunch in the adjacent trattoria ‘Da Fiorina’. Antonella is known for her delicious Spaghetti alla carbonara. We will be happy to make all the arrangements for you.
LAGO DI CASTRECCIONI IN CINGOLI
At Lake Castreccioni, better known as Lake Cingoli, it is wonderfully quiet to walk and take a refreshing dip. This reservoir was created in the eighties to regulate the water level of the Musone river. In the summer it is pleasant to relax here on the beaches, without the hustle and bustle of the coast around you.
At Baia di Popeye you can drink an aperol with a local snack in a raggae atmosphere. If you are looking for just a little bit more, restaurant ‘Lo Smeraldo’ is recommended.
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Combine your visit to the lake with a wine tasting in Staffolo or Apiro, both authentic ‘Castelli di Jesi’. In Staffolo you can eat delicious local food at ‘Vino e cucina’
GROTTE DI FRASASSI
A fifteen minute drive from Villa Verdicchio you can visit the Frasassi Caves. A large underground cave complex located in Parco Naturale Regionale Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi, a nature park near Genga.
The impressive ‘Abyss Ancona’ is the largest room in the cave system. With its 180m long, 120m wide and 200m high, a true spectacle of stalagmites and stalactites. Read more on our page about the Frasassi Caves
Not far from the caves, the ‘Tempio del Valadier’ is also definitely worth a visit. After a steep climb, the small temple built in a cave is a beautiful and serene scene.
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After all the impressions in the caves, you can enjoy all the beauty during a tasting at Cantina Accadia in Serra San Quirico.
SIROLO EN NUMANA
An afternoon at the coast?
That is possible at the beautiful beaches of Numana and Sirolo! Here you lie sheltered in the bay where the chalk cliffs of Monte Conero dive into the azure blue Adriatic Sea. The beaches are full of colorful parasols with sunbeds that you can rent. At the beach bar you can get refreshments and snacks.
Both towns are wonderful to stroll around. They have a relaxed holiday vibe. In Sirolo, the Piazale Marino with its promenade is very beautiful, with panoramic views over the entire coastline. Here you will find delicious fish restaurants.
From Numana you can visit the beach of Le due Sorelle, a beautiful rock formation off the coast. This beach can only be reached by boat and you can book in the port of Numana. For lunch we recommend ‘la Torre’ a beautiful restaurant next to ‘il monumento al Pescatore’ with terraces overlooking the bay.
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En route naar Sirolo en Numana passeer je Cantine Moroder. Deze wijnmaker heeft enkele prachtige DOCG Conero Riserva’s in huis. Boek een proeverij of geniet van lunch of diner in één van de 2 restaurants van het wijnhuis met zicht op de vallei.
MONTE SAN VICINO EN OMGEVING
Do you want to get out and about actively?
A walk in the nature reserve Monte San Vicino and Monte Canfaito offers a wonderful excursion into the green. From Pian dell’Elmo, half an hour’s drive from Villa Verdicchio, various walks start, including to the top of Monte San Vicino at 1480 metres. There is a large metal cross here and you have a 360° panorama.
The forests of Canfaito are also wonderful for walking with their old beech trees, a colourful spectacle in autumn.
A little further on lies ‘Elcito’, an abandoned mountain village beautifully perched on the mountainside. The village fox walks around here every day, only disturbed by tourists in summer.
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On the other side of Monte San Vicino lies Matelica. In this DOCG region they make delicious mineral Verdicchio di Matelica. Cantina tenuto di piano Rustano is recommended, where you will be enthusiastically welcomed in a beautiful setting.
LORETO EN PORTONOVO
A beautiful cultural excursion near the coast is Loreto.
From a great distance you can see the higher situated Loreto appear on the horizon. It is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Italy because of the basilica of the Holy House of Mary.
Even if you are not Catholic it is absolutely worth it. There is a cozy center with the beautiful Piazza della Madonna surrounded by arcades where, in addition to the famous basilica, the beautifully decorated fontana maggiore is also located.
On the way back along Monte Conero, Portonovo is a nice stop. With the colorful pebble beach in a beautiful bay, it is a beautiful sight. The ‘Clandestino Susci’ beach bar with Ibiza flair is run by star chef Moreno Cedroni.
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Near Portonovo In Varano lies Fattoria Lucesole. An authentic winery with a diverse range of delicious wines such as the Nympha riserva, with a DOCG Conero appellation. You can dine in their agriturismo with a large terrace.
Vinoturismo Le Marche at its best!
VISIT the CITY OF JESI - and its 25 Castelli di Jesi
The fortified town of Jesi, 20 minutes from Villa Verdicchio, has a beautiful old town centre with lovely squares and palazzos. The many boutiques and eateries make it a pleasure to stroll through the town. The town centre is also lively in the evenings in the summer and it is pleasant to linger on one of the many terraces.
Explore the Piazza della Republica with its central Obelisk and the elegant Teatro giovanni Battista Pergolesi, named after the brilliant composer, born in Jesi in 1710. The cathedral di San Settimio on Piazza Federico II is also worth a visit.
But what charmed us most was Palazzo Pianetti, a beautiful Roccoco palace that now serves as a museum.
We had a delicious meal at Hostaria Dietro Le Quinte.
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The city of Jesi lends its name to the DOC appellation Verdicchi dei Castelli di Jesi. This fresh white wine may only be produced in 25 municipalities west of Jesi in the provinces of Macerata and Ancona. Cupramontana is one of them, but each of these Castelli is worth a visit!
CORINALDO AND SENIGALLIA
North of Ancona lies the large seaside resort of Senigallia with large velvety sandy beaches. In addition to the many beach beds, there are numerous beach bars. We enjoyed a delicious cocktail at Oggi Beach with our feet in the sand.
For the gastronomes among us, there are a multitude of eateries including the 3-star restaurant Uliassi and the 2-star restaurant Madonna del Pescatore.
A little further inland lies Corinaldo, a beautiful authentic and romantic village whose medieval walls are still almost completely intact – a unique feature. The famous ‘Scalinata del pozzo della polenta’, a beautiful street with brick steps and a well is very photogenic. We enjoyed lunch at the restaurant ‘I Tigli’ with a beautiful vaulted dining room. On the terrace, the chirping of the crickets gave a special touch.
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Tenuto Mattei Winery is located a stone’s throw from Corinaldo. Here they make a diverse selection of wines with a good price-quality ratio. You can have lunch and dinner at Ristorante Cantina Langelina at the vineyards and with a beautiful view of Corinaldo!
PESARO AND SURROUNDING AREA
The cultural city of Pesaro, birthplace of composer Rossini, is a wonderful place with its many delicious fish restaurants and beautiful coastline.
Stroll along the 4 km long coastline on a beautiful boulevard where the Sfero Grande, a work of art by Arnoldo Pomodoro, forms a beautiful resting point.
Pesaro is located right next to the Parco naturale del Monte San Bartolo, which you can perfectly explore by bike.
A little further inland you can visit the medieval castle of Gradara on a hilltop.
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On the Adriatic coast, around the city of Pesaro, you will find several wineries that are worth visiting. Combine a tasting at a winery with a wonderful day at the beach, as befits Vinoturismo Le Marche.
At Cantina Mancini you can have an aperitif in the evening sun between the vineyards on the coast. This is one of the few places in Le Marche where you can see a sunset on the sea in the evening.
Want to discover even more beautiful places in Le Marche? ‘Discovery Marche‘
VINOTURISMO LE MARCHE - FOR WINE LOVERS
FANCY VINOTURISMO IN LE MARCHE?
- Combine winery visits with fun activities
- 5 DOCG and 15 DOC appellations to discover
- Stunning panoramas
- Beautiful cultural gems such as Jesi
- The most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic coast
- Walking among the vineyards
- Gastronomy for every taste
- Wine region without mass tourism
The ideal base for Vinoturisme in Le Marche is Cupramontana, the heart of Verdicchio. At Villa Verdicchio, B&B per il Vinoturismo you are at the right place!
