January
20, 2005
DOC
Day Celebrates the Enogastronomy of Le Marche
The middle Italian
region of le Marche celebrated its enogastronomic accomplishments
recently with a two-day “DOC Day” organized by
Giulio Silenzi, Agricultural Counselor of the Region. This
event was part of a larger effort called I vini delle Marche.
Le migliori marche di vini. – ‘The Wines of le
Marche. The Best Wine Estates,’ and in attendance were
the region’s respected experts on food and wine, among
them enologist Alberto Mazzoni (of such estates as Azienda
Agricola Sartarelli and Mario Lucchetti), as well as numerous
specialized journalists. Winemakers and gastronomes from the
four provinces of le Marche flaunted the best manifestations
of their epicurean traditions, which range from the eminent
Verdicchio and Rosso Cònero to the unsung Vernaccia
de Serrapetrona, a sparkling red wine that is just now making
its name heard in wine circles around the world. Guests further
enjoyed the cultural riches of the region on excursions to
art exhibitions and opera productions, and the grand finale
of the celebration was a trip to the Center for Sensory Analysis
in Matelica. Silenzi proudly concluded that his campaign to
herald the products of le Marche around the world all comes
down to the land: the wine and food we enjoy today are expressions,
he believes, of a collective understanding and artistic virtuosity
that have been developing for centuries in harmony with the
unique terroir of the region. |
