Verucchio stretches along the valley of the Marecchia River, from the Via Aemilia to the Apennines.
Viticulture, which can be practiced up to 450 meters asl in the foothills, is mainly concentrated around the towns of Verucchio and Torriana. Santarcangelo and Novafeltria are other renowned winemaking areas. The soils present can be divided into two categories: dark clayey soils prevail at lower altitudes, while gray soils and chalky marls can be found at higher locations. Verucchio, located on the slopes of the Valmarecchia hills, yields highly drinkable wines
Stretching along the valley of the Marecchia River, from the Via Aemilia to the Apennines. Viticulture is mainly concentrated around the towns of Verucchio, Torriana, Santarcangelo and Novafeltria
50-450 m asl
Dark soil in the lower areas, chalky marls and gray soils at higher altitudes
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The Rocca of Verucchio is one of the largest and well-preserved Malatesta fortifications: built by Sigismondo Malatesta in 1449 on a fortress dating back to the 10th century, it is recognizable by the characteristic gatehouse on which a large clock has been set to tell the time on the central Piazza Malatesta. When the Malatesta were finally defeated by the Montefeltro, the castle came under the direct rule of the Church and was later entrusted to Cesare Borgia. The Rocca preserves the massive Malatesta family tree and is made up of two courtyards, the halls of the Palazzo Baronale and the Keep, which offers a spectacular view of Valmarecchia.
The area of Bertinoro, also known as “the Balcony of Romagna”, rises on calcareous, organogenic and gentle hills, between 100 and 250 m asl.
100-350 m asl
With the exception of Casola Valsenio and the small town of Zattaglia, where vineyards rise up to 450 meters, the heart of production of Brisighella can be divided into three distinct sections.
180-500 m asl
Castrocaro boasts 3 historically suitable areas that remarkably differ from one another.
80-300 m asl
Viticulture in Cesena is carried out in two distinct areas.
60-250 m asl
Sangiovese has been intensely cultivated in the area of Rimini up until 1860 but was then abandoned because not deemed to have enough alcohol content.
An extensive sub-zone stretching along the Via Aemilia, between the cities of Imola and Bologna.
60-400 m asl
The Rubicone Valley boasts hills that resemble terraces overlooking the sea. The winegrowing area is divided into three different sections and are located between 100 and 300 meters asl.
60-300 m asl
Marzeno stretches along the valley of the homonymous river, particularly along its final part.
100-200 m asl
Encircled by Bertinoro and Predappio, on the right of the Bidente River, Meldola has the least vineyard area among the 16 sub-zones of the denomination despite being a vast territory.
100-150 m asl
The largest sub-area of the denomination and one of the least cultivated with vines.
160-400 m asl
A renowned sub-zone endowed with a valuable terroir, a place where viticulture is exclusively practiced on the hills, reaching up to 500 meters of altitude, on sedimentary soils predominantly made up of sandstone.
300-600 m asl
Stretching halfway between Faenza and Forlì, the area is home to high-quality viticulture at the foothills, around 70 meters asl, as well as on the hills.
60-200 m asl
Predappio hints to a mineral and long-lived Sangiovese distinguished by vigorous tannins and not by young fruit.
120-400 m asl
San Clemente aims to characterize the hottest area of Rimini, with its gypsum and more colorful clays, presenting well-composed wines endowed with great acidity.
The sub-zone of Serra can be divided into four sections. The first, starting from the north, has fertile, deep and clayey-ferrous soils that give rise to fruity and lively reds.