Umani Ronchi

Verdicchio is still considered an insider’s tip. Legend relates that during his sack of Rome in the fourth century, Alaric, the King of the Visigoths, turned to this mineral white wine – as a way to revitalise his troops. One thing is certain: Verdicchio and the Marche wines in general can look forward to a bright future. The innovative Umani Ronchi winery, with its internationally acclaimed and technically perfect wines, such as the sensational Cru Cùmaro, is playing a significant role here.

Very few regions offer as much diversity in such a small area as Abruzzo, situated in the middle of Italy. Between the rugged Apennine mountain range and the sandy beaches of the Adriatic lies the captivating and extremely fertile La Collina, an undulating landscape of vineyards, olive groves and fig trees. Vines have been planted in Abruzzo since time immemorial. A Greek historian documented that Hannibal refreshed his soldiers with wine from this region. Today, the region is known above all for its hearty and uncomplicated wines, suitable for everyday drinking – most of them made from the characteristic local grape variety of Montepulciano.