Ancona

Region's capital, a city of art and one of the largest ports in Italy, Ancona, with its thousand year old history, took its name from its promontory shaped elbow, called Ankon form ancient Greeks. It has many attractions, a beautiful center, with historic buildings and squares, including the amazing Piazza del Papa, wonderful beaches, the bay of Portonovo and the incredible nature of Monte Conero; an evident spirit of freedom and independence characterizes the Doric capital. From the traditional "San Ciriaco Fair", the saint patron of the city, the festivities dedicated to the discovery of flavors and aromas of his land, Ancona offers countless opportunities dedicated to wine. The Conero Promontory, which overlooks a beautiful sea, offers a variety of products and dishes ranging from the delights of the Adriatic sea to the pearls of its vineyards: oscioli in guazzetto, Stoccafisso all’Anconetana, brodetti and frieds, seasoned with oil and washed down with fine wine, Verdicchio and Rosso Conero in particular, of undisputed quality. From one of the hills overlooking the blue sea, rich in precious grapes and majestic olive trees, who Tasting Marche has selected two exceptional vendors: Moroder and Fattoria Lucesole.