Bianchello del Metauro

Bianchello del Metauro is a denominazione di origine controllata wine made in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the region of Marche, Italy.

The region lies on the eastern coast of Italy, close to Pesaro, and encompassing the towns of Fano and Senigallia.

The wine region completely lies within two larger DOCs: Colli Pesaresi and Falerio dei Colli Ascolani, and shares its southern part with the Lacrima di Morro d´Alba DOC.

The wine region consists of hills running west to east along the Metauro River, in northern Marche.

[1] According to legend, the Roman army defeated a Carthaginian force led by Hannibal's brother, Hasdrubal, due to the vast consumption of Bianchello wine prior to the battle.