The winery
Azienda Agricola Mariotti Cesare
Family-owned winery in the hills of Montemaggiore al Metauro (Marche), specializing in Bianchello del Metauro DOC, Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese DOC, grappa and extra virgin olive oil.
- Marche · Italia
- Since 1930
- 4 products
The story
A family-run winery rooted in the Valle del Metauro. The company website states the business was founded in 1930 in Montemaggiore and has developed over generations, maintaining its ties to local traditions and the production of the area's typical wines.
Production philosophy
It combines respect for local tradition and careful vineyard management with modern winemaking techniques: careful grape selection and vinification processes aimed at bringing out the distinctive character of Bianchello and the structure of its red wines, while also offering related products such as grappa and single-varietal olive oils.
Terroir and vineyards
Colline di Montemaggiore al Metauro, vineyard elevations reported between approximately 50 and 180 m a.s.l; soils described in the technical documentation on the labels as medium-textured and tending to be sandy.
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions received: Diploma of Excellence at The WineHunter Award 2023, a silver medal at the "50 Great Red Wines" competition for red wines, and the inclusion of Piandeifiori in the DoctorWine guide. Participations and TV features that have promoted local products are also noted.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Bianchello
- Sangiovese
- Cuvée di uve rosse (per etichette blend)
What makes it distinctive
- Long-standing specialization in Bianchello del Metauro DOC.
- Production of Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese DOC and IGT red blends.
- Complete range: wines, Bianchello grappas and single-varietal extra virgin olive oil.
- Recent national and international recognition for some wines.
- Winery tastings and hospitality & events.