Province of Ancona

Bounded by the salty Adriatic waves to the east and the rugged Umbrian frontier to the west, Ancona's gastrosphere is defined by a dramatic maritime-to-mountain microclimate unmatched by its neighbors. Here, 110 verified producers craft a distinct liquid legacy defined by 18 protected denominations. The province’s soul thrives in the tension between coastal hubs like Senigallia and the historic castles of Jesi. This unique terrain coaxes a rare, perfume-heavy intensity from the native Lacrima grape, while simultaneously coaxing a sharp, mineral-driven salinity from Verdicchio vines rooted in clay.