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Lucchetti
Mario Lucchetti, has become a
reference point for Lacrima di LE MARCHE
Morro d’Alba wines. Potassium-
rich, iron-poor soils help to create This peaceful Adriatic region is known for Verdicchio, which has grown beyond its once popular
wines of great power and warmth role as a fish wine in a green, glass fish-shaped bottle. The Castello di Jesi zone, covering a vast
that are at the same time always tract of hills to the west of the port of Ancona, is the home to Verdicchio, whose quality has
highly aromatic. The estate’s 18
hectares are planted to Lacrima improved so significantly that even the wine in the green amphora seems a cut above most Italian
(many vines are 35 to 40 years whites. The same can be said for the reds of the region, represented here by the Rosso Conero
old) and Verdicchio; the DOC, a Montepulciano-based wine.
winemaking is overseen by one of
the Marche’s brightest minds,
Alberto Mazzoni.
Lucchetti massanois.com
Lucchetti Lacrima di Morro d’Alba 2018 $143.90
Umani Ronchi
The Umani Ronchi story is one of Lucchetti Spumante Brut Rosato (Lacrima) NV $167.90
ancient vines, land, and people. It
began more than half a century
ago in the heart of Verdicchio
Classico country, and has spread
further. Since 1959 the estate has Umani Ronchi vineyardbrands.com
been making superb quality craft
wines, coaxing the best out of the Villa Bianchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2016 $131.90 89 WS
Verdicchio and Montepulciano Casal di Serra Vecchie Vigne Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
grapes that find their finest Classico Superiore 2012 (6pk) $179.90
expression in the Marche and 93 JS, 92 WE
Abruzzo regions. Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
continues to be family-run. At the Classico Superiore 2017 $191.90 96 DEC, 91 WE, 90 WS
helm is Michele Bernetti with his
father, Massimo, acting as chair.
San Lorenzo Rosso Conero 2016 $191.90 88 WS, 88 DEC
Campo San Giorgio Rosso Conero Riserva 2011 (6pk) $348.00 92 JS, 91 VN
La Quercia
‘We are very proud to make
organic wines–we believe this is
the way to obtain the highest
quality while also respecting
nature and human health.” ABRUZZO
Located on a windy hillside with a
vista of the Adriatic Sea, In a nation of myriad appellations, Abruzzo offers simplicity. The long-standing DOCs of
Antonio’s farm is entirely self- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo have been complemented by a new DOCG
sustaining: they produce their Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane. When handled properly, both of these varietals can
own salami, bread, vegetables, produce unique wines of character, the Montepulciano producing irresistible reds of a fuller-
olive oil, and cheese. bodied nature, firm yet supple, smooth yet aggressive, robust yet approachable.

La Fiera Umani Ronchi vineyardbrands.com
Since 1928, the Botter family has
been producing wines under Umani Ronchi Pecorino Terre di Chieti 2016 $167.90 96 DEC, 91 WE, 90 WS
environmentally friendly policies
and with innovative production
techniques and technologies. Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Podere 2018 $131.90 87 WS, 87 WE
Today, the company is managed (also available in 1.5L)
by the family's third generation. Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Jorio 2016 $191.90 93 JS

Tiamo La Quercia augustwinegroup.com
Tiamo is a line of wines, made La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2017 $143.90
with organic grapes, that
represent top quality wines from
the best growers in their
respective regions, all wines come
from small growers and
cooperatives and are blended by La Fiera winesellersltd.com
the owners of Tiamo, Melvyn and La Fiera Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2018
Jane Master and the Sager family. $95.90

Tiamo winesellersltd.com
Tiamo Terre di Chieti Organic Rosato Cans 375ml (24pk) $95.90
(also available in 20L keg)

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