Le Marche: castles and wines

Marche, from “Mark” which in German means border, the distance from the center of imperial power favored the birth of municipal autonomies which later, between ‘300 and’ 400, generated the constitution of states and autonomous areas ruled by families in perennial struggle. These historical events explain the spread of fortresses and castles in the region, able to leave their visitors speechless for the incredible landscape, artistic and architectural heritage they reserve and for the history they bear witness to. We could offer you a journey to discover the most authentic Marche: a land that excites and allows you to live an experience made of a thousand shades, appreciable in their purity and genuineness. Co-protagonists of this trip will be the wines and wineries of our region. The strong and fussy character of the inhabitants could not fail to give the wine of the Marche characteristics on a par with better known names and its land, an indisputable vocation. From the Malatesta to the Montefeltro passing through the Lordship of the Sforza. From Verdicchio to Passerina to Pecorino. Analogies, stories and curiosities of a territory to discover … and to taste

AN EVERIDAY EMOTION … BETWEEN MARCHE AND UMBRIA N°9

“Good to see you …… I’m Marche Region” 🥾🥾🥾

Hiking with friends in the sourrindings of #Sassoferrato, #Marche

AN EVERIDAY EMOTION … BETWEEN MARCHE AND UMBRIA N°6

So close….. almost inside.

Frasassi and Monte Cucco area: where emotions are inside and outside the earth…

#discoverymarche #visitumbria #Frasassi #Montecucco #Park

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AN EVERIDAY EMOTION … BETWEEN MARCHE AND UMBRIA N°4

“Non possiamo andare oltre … perché oltre non c’è più terra”

‘“We can’t go any further ’cause there ain’t no more land.”
JACK KEROUAC “On the Road”

Truffles time in Le Marche

Le Marche is the heart of white truffle season, which means one thing: it’s time to program a tuber hunting.

Ancient Romans believed that the truffle was created when lightning struck damp earth.

We know that the small tuber grows underground in the wild forests of northern and central Italy.

In Le Marche we maintain the magic of the truffle, referring to the earthy and aromatic ingredient as “a diamond of the kitchen,” or “the gem of poor lands.”

Truffles cannot be planted or tamed, so each variety is only available a few months out of the year. These fragrant fungi taste best fresh, so plan to enjoy white truffles from September to December, winter black truffles from December to early March and summer black from May to August.

The best friend of truffle is a good wine: I prefer Rosso Piceno, a full-bodied red wine from Le Marche; other friends prefer Verdicchio, the most red of Italian white wines.

One morning in Frasassi

One morning in Frasassi

Sassoferrato … landscape in art

Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (August 25, 1609 – August 8, 1685), also known as Giovanni Battista Salvi, was an Italian painter, known for his commitment to Raphael's style and for his Madonnas. He is often referred to only by the town of his birthplace (#Sassoferrato), as was customary in his time, and for example seen with da Vinci and Caravaggio.

He was born in our village Sassoferrato, in the Marche region of central Italy, half-way between Rome and Florence, east of Apennines. Frequently, he represented our landscape in his paintings: our mountains, our hills, our valley and our castle.

There are over three hundred works by Sassoferrato in public collections throughout the world, including almost all of his extant drawings in the British Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. In Paris' Louvre you can find a Museum room dedicated to Salvi's paintings.

Some Salvi's works are still in Sassoferrato Museum or Churchs. You could also find in Jesi or Perugia, 40min by car from our villa.

So, what are you waiting to come to visit ??? 😉

Hiking day … from morning to evening

Going to Frasassi Regional Park with Marco, co-owner and Naturalistic Guide

15 min. and we are ready to start from Pierosara, around 1200 years old castle

Frasassi Gorge … really impressive

Hiking an discovering our beautiful landscape with young guys group

Coming back at Le Perelle Villa

Italian recipe … simply clever, simply Italy

PANZANELLA by Triglia di Bosco (our friend Chef Roberto Dormicchi)

Griddle the slices of bread on both sides. Wash the tomatoes very well and cut them into cubes …

Add the red onion cut into julienne, the garlic with the core removed and the basil leaves, thorn by hand !!!

Season with vinegar, extra virgin oil, salt and pepper. Then rest for ten minutes in the fridge.

Arrange the hot slices of bread on a serving dish, cover them with seasoned tomatoes … and serve !!!

Source: Percorsi di gusto

Realized by Sirman and Roberto Dormicchi

5 min. from our villa … just walking

you like walking ? 
You love biking ?

in just 5 minutes from our villa you will be satisfied by splendid views towards the hills of Le Marche Region and the mountains on the border with Umbria.

places to discover, beauties to see