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The Bernetti family, proprietors of Umani Ronchi, have led the quality
revolution of the Marches’ indigenous variety, Verdicchio. Based near Ancona on
the eastern coast of central Italy, the vine has flourished in the mild climate,
favoured by hilly terrain, long hours of sunshine, cool nights and moderating
sea breezes from the Adriatic. The Bernetti’s own over 200 hectares of prime
vineyards in the Marche (110 in Verdicchio Classico and 60 in Rosso Conero) and
Abruzzo (30 in the prestigious ‘Colline Teramane’, the region’s first DOCG
appellation). Leading Piedmontese Oenologist Beppe Caviola heads the oenological
team, having received a healthy legacy from retired consultant and Italy’s
greatest winemaker, Giacomo Tachis.
In the 2011 Gambero Rosso Guide,
Umani Ronchi were awarded a rare double Tre Bicchiere for their Verdicchio Casal
di Serra Vecchie Vigne 2008 and Cumaro 2007. Even more impressive, it’s the
second double award in a row for Umani
Ronchi.
