Rosso Piceno is the largest DOC of the Marche region in Central Italy. The area is made up of hilly terrain, ideally suited to viticulture. The Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes come from a vineyard 250 to 300 meters above Sealevel. The soils are based on clay, which, combined with the sloping topography, is crucial for draining excess soil moisture. A Mediterranean climate is found throughout DOC Rosso Piceno, with an average annual rainfall of 800 millimetres, mainly falling during winter. This builds soil water reserves to nourish the vines in hot and dry summers. The vineyards are cultivated following organic principles; herbicides and pesticides are not used, allowing for the terroir's full expression. The grapes are manually harvested when they have reached optimal ripeness.