From Wine Shop to Wine Producer in Marche: Mirizzi di Montecappone of Jesi

The story of Montecappone and Mirizzi branches out from the family’s historical enoteca (wine shop) in Rome. Enoteca Bomprezzi, which started in 1957 by Alessandro Mirizzi and Sara Blandamura, was the destination for an ample choice of wines and liquors in the area of Tuscolana in Rome. Forty years later, in 1997, the Bomprezzi – Mirizzi family decided to produce their own wine by taking … Continue reading From Wine Shop to Wine Producer in Marche: Mirizzi di Montecappone of Jesi

Spotlight on the 16 Magnificent Wine Denominations of the Italian Region of Marche

Dubbed as “I Magnifici 16” which means The Magnificent 16, the Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini (IMT) or Marche Institute for the Protection of Wines, has ventured on a promotion project of Marche’s 16 wine classifications by starting off on an event dedicated to the professional wine sector. IMT, established in 1999, is a consortium of 519 members representing 16 denominations in the region of … Continue reading Spotlight on the 16 Magnificent Wine Denominations of the Italian Region of Marche