The Places of "Verdicchio"

4 Days/3 nights

In the heart of the Marche region, between charming villages and rolling hills, tasting Verdicchio wine, named after the typical colour of its berries.

Day 1 - JESI REGION
Arrival in the surroundings of Jesi. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - CASTLES OF JESI
Breakfast. Departure to Jesi to explore this beautiful town, a treasure of history and culture, halfway between the sea and the hills. It’s in this region that the famous «Verdicchio of the Castles of Jesi» is produced. Guided tour of the elegant historic centre, with ancient origins dating back to Roman times, and also the birthplace of Frederick II of Swabia. Jesi has earned the title of UNESCO «Exemplary City» for its perfect preservation of centuries-old architectural, artistic, and cultural heritage. After a walk through the many alleys that take us back to ancient times, we will stop to taste the culinary delicacies in a typical trattoria. In the afternoon, we’ll continue through the spectacular hilly landscape until we reach Montecarotto, a city known for its wine and olive oil, and notable for its city walls, clock tower, and the Church of the Annunciation. Wine tasting in a local farm, where we’ll have the opportunity to taste the wines of the region accompanied by typical local gastronomic products. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - CUPRAMONTANA/STAFFOLO
Breakfast at the hotel. Our day will continue with the discovery of the stunning hilly landscape of Verdicchio vineyards. Our first stop will be in Cupramontana, one of the most characteristic centres of this area, whose name derives from the goddess Cupra, the fertility goddess adored by the pre-Roman Piceni population. Cupra- montana is also the capital of «Verdicchio of the Castles of Jesi» wine and the birthplace of Luigi Bartolini, a prominent engraver of the 20th century and author of the novel from which Vittorio de Sica’s «Bicycle Thieves» was adapted. Visit of the historic centre and transfer to a local farm for a lunch-tasting. We’ll then continue to Staffolo, where on clear days, you can admire a unique panorama of the hills and the Adriatic Coast. Depending on the schedule, we can visit the Wine Art Museum, a small museum attached to a wine shop that preserves some traditional tools used in the cellars to produce the local wines, especially Verdicchio. Tasting in a typical local farm. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. End of our service.