Our May wines are produced in the Marche region located along the Adriatic coast of Italy, east of Tuscany and Umbria. It is an area of rolling hills and ancient vineyards. After the fall of the Napoleonic Empire this region remained in the hands of the Bonaparte family who developed an agricultural economy organized in three fattorie, or main farms, divided into 110 colonies. The selected wines are produced by Boccadigabbia, one of the colonies tied to the Bonaparte Administration.The Boccadigabbia website provides background on the interesting history of Marche and the estate now owned by the Alessandri family.
Marche is known as a premier source for white wine. The primary grape is Verdicchio. The primary red wines are Rosso Cònero and Rosso Piceno, both made from Montepulciano and Sangiovese grapes. While we do have Boccadigabbia Verdicchio di Matelica our inventory, our featured white, 2024 Boccadigabbia Ribona Colli Maceratesi DOC, is made from the Ribona grape (also called Maceratino.) This is a very rare grape variety only grown in the Mascerata province of Marche. Verdicchio Marino (Sea Verdicchio) is also another name for the grape. The wine is crisp and full-flavored providing another unique wine for you to explore.
2020 Boccadigabbia Rosso Piceno DOC, our red selection, is a blend of 60% Montepulciano and 40% Sangiovese. This blend makes Rosso Piceno more balanced and versatile than Rosso Conero, the other Marche blend with more Montepulciano and less Sangiovese.
2024 Boccadigabbia Ribona Colli Masceratesi, DOC, Marche, Italy $18
This is a crisp, full-flavored wine. On the nose it has intense fragrances typical of the Ribona grape. On the palate it brings chamomile, acacia, green pear and dried yellow fruit. To to the flavor profile it delivers bright stone fruit flavors. This is not a heavy wine but it finishes with an crispness. It would be a good choice as an aperitivo-style wine as well as accompaniment to antipasti, pasta, pesto and fish. Alcohol 12.5%
2020 Boccadigabbia Rosso Piceno DOC, Marche, Italy
$18
This is a balanced, expressive red blend combining Montepulciano’s dark fruit and structure with Sangiovese’s brightness and finesse. It opens with aromas of black cherry, plum, dried herbs, complemented by hints of spice and earthy undertones. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with soft tannins and a fresh, savory finish. A versatile Italian red—great with pastas, grilled meats, or rustic fare. Alcohol: 14.5%
