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    Drinks to enjoy in Ascoli Piceno

    The wine Rosso Piceno, and the liquor Anisetta are two famous local drinks you can enjoy in Ascoli Piceno… Ready to order? Marche is a very interesting region, often underrated and not very well known… However, it has a great coastline and also some amazing wine appellation like Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC, and Serrapetrona DOC. Ascoli Piceno lies almost on the Southern border of the region, in the inland on the same latitude than San Benedetto del Tronto which is the sea town in the province. White wines There are 3 main white grape varieties that are cultivated around Ascoli Piceno (Trebbiano Toscano,…

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    Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG

    Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Marche.Red Grape Varieties: Vernaccia Nera. Spumante (RdSp, RdSpSw): Minimum 85% Vernaccia Nera + OARG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% We are working on this Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you can discover the…

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    Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG

    Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Marche. White Grape is Verdicchio. Riserva (Wh): Minimum 85% Verdicchio + OAWG. The Minimum alcohol level is 12.5% We are working on this Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you can discover…

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    Verdicchio di Matelica DOC

    Verdicchio di Matelica DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Marche. White Grape is Verdicchio. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Verdicchio + OAWG; Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Verdicchio + OAWG; Passito (WhSw): Minimum 85% Verdicchio + OAWG. The Minimum alcohol level is  11.5% for Bianco and Spumante; 12.0% for Passito (15.0% potential) We are working on this Verdicchio di Matelica DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s…

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    Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

    Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Marche. White Grape Varieties: Verdicchio. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Verdicchio + OAWG; Superiore (Classico); Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Verdicchio + OAWG; Riserva (Spumante); Passito (WhSw): Minimum 85% Verdicchio + OAWG; The Minimum alcohol level is11.5% for Bianco and Spumante; 12.0% for Classico Superiore; 12.0% for Passito (15.0% potential) We are working on this Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History…

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    Terre di Offida DOC

    Terre di Offida DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Marche. White Grape is Passerina. Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Passerina + OANWG; Passito (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Passerina + OANWG; Vino Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Passerina + OANWG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Spumante; 13.0% for Passito and Vino Santo (15.5% potential) We are working on this Terre di Offida DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems…

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    Serrapetrona DOC

    Serrapetrona DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Marche. Red Grape Varieties: Vernaccia Nera. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Vernaccia Nera + OANRG. Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% We are working on this Serrapetrona DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you can discover the other wines from Marche.

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    San Ginesio DOC

    San Ginesio DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Marche. Red Grapes are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Sangiovese, Vernaccia NeraRosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese; minimum 35% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, and/or Vernaccia Nera; minimum 15% OANRG; Spumante (RdSp): Minimum 85% Vernaccia Nera + OANRG; The Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Spumante; 11.5% for Rosso. We are working on this San Ginesio DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s…

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    Rosso Piceno / Piceno DOC

    Rosso Piceno / Piceno DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Marche. Red Grapes are Montepulciano, Sangiovese. Rosso (Rd): 35–85% Montepulciano; 15–50% Sangiovese; maximum 15% OANRG; Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OANRG; Novello (Rosso); Superiore (Rosso); Superiore can be produced only in a portion of the denomination. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Novello; 11.5% for Rosso and Sangiovese; 12.0% for Superiore Rosso Piceno wine Region:  MarcheQuality Level in EU/Italian Wine Law: DOC Rosso PicenoEstablished: 1968  Primary Grape Varietals:  Montepulciano in blends. The red wine can contain 35-85% Montepulciano and from 15% to 50% Sangiovese with other approved grapes thrown in. An additional 15%…

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    Rosso Cònero DOC

    Rosso Cònero DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Marche. Red Grape is Montepulciano. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Montepulciano + OANRG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% We are working on this Rosso Cònero DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you can discover the other wines from Marche.