What grows here
Castelbellino
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within Italy's central Marche region, specifically the province of Ancona, lies Castelbellino, a municipality intrinsically linked to exceptional viticulture. This area is celebrated as a vital part of the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, a prestigious white wine zone encompassing just 25 municipalities. The distinct microclimate and unique soils fostered by the surrounding hills provide the perfect conditions for the Verdicchio grape to thrive, yielding its characteristic crispness and minerality. Castelbellino also contributes to the broader Esino DOC and holds a stake in 11 protected food and wine origins overall, anchoring its identity deeply in the flavors born from its specific corner of Italy.