Colli Maceratesi

Colli Maceratesi is an appellation of Marche, Italy.

Maceratino leads the plantings, with Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Ciliegiolo, plus one more alongside it.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, mountains and riverside.

Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and aromatic, local varieties or blends, light and refreshing and made using traditional methods, plus two more.

Quality is codified by the DOC, which is worth reading off the label.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, aged cheeses and seafood.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

White: Fresh and aromatic, Local varieties or blends.

Sparkling: Light and refreshing, Made using traditional methods.

Sweet: Rich and luscious, Made from dried grapes.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Bottles to look for.

• Boccadigabbia 'Ribona' Colli Maceratesi, Marche, Italy
• Boccadigabbia Le Grane Colli Maceratesi Ribona, Marche, Italy
• Cantine Belisario Coll'Amato Colli Maceratesi Rosso, Marche, Italy
• Cantine Belisario Rosso San Leopardo Colli Maceratesi Riserva, Marche, Italy
• Cantine Belisario Vigneti B. Rosso Colli Maceratesi, Marche, Italy
• Capinera 'Murrano' Colli Maceratesi Ribona, Marche, Italy
• ColleStefano Ribona Colli Maceratesi, Marche, Italy
• Fattoria Nanni 'Madrerata' Ribona Colli Maceratesi, Marche, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Rich pasta dishes
• Aged cheeses
• Seafood

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Colli Maceratesi: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Marche guide.