Morro D'Alba
A divine village
Province
Province of Ancona
Altitude
199 m a.s.l.
Inhabitants
1.700
Village of Verdicchio and Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, famous for its unique medieval covered walkway called 'La Scarpa'.
📜 History
An ancient medieval castle, Morro d'Alba is famous for its Lacrima wine, an aromatic and intense red produced only in this area. The Scarpa, a covered walkway along the walls, is a unique architectural feature that served for the defense of the village.
✨ Genius Loci
Morro d'Alba is the village where wine is culture: Lacrima, a unique native grape variety in the world, is the common thread of a story that dates back centuries. The Scarpa, the medieval covered walkway, is the symbol of a village that knows how to protect its treasures.
To See
- La Scarpa - medieval covered walkway
- Museum of the Tear of Morro d'Alba
- Castle walls
- Church of San Gaudenzio
- Wineries and tastings of Lacrima
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