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On 11 and 18 November 2012 the seventh edition of the event which annually attracts wine in Serrapetrona (Macerata), tourists from all over Italy.

Long walls hung with bunches of grapes, stories that tell of an ancient art of winemaking to pass a rigorous, a town that is covered with autumn colors and intense aromas of fine wines. All this is "flash-open" and traditional wine awaited event hosted in Serrapetrona, in the heart of Macerata, now in its seventh edition.

This year the event is dedicated to the enhancement of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona Serrapetrona DOCG and DOC, and organized by the Institute for the Protection of Marche Wines and sub-committees for the protection of the two denominations, will take place on Sunday 11 and 18 November. Two days to tell a deep connection between the territory and one of its flagship products, in an atmosphere that will drop the visitor directly in the places of winemaking. And 'in fact always received with great enthusiasm the unique opportunity to visit the cellars, which on this occasion is open to the public, opening their jewelry: entire walls hung with clusters, the famous "flash-off", which handed down the tradition to put the grapes to dry for months before proceeding with their work. Custom that the peasant has perpetuated as a guarantee for the production of a fine wine. And now this process is characteristic of the autochthonous Vernaccia Nera true excellence of the territory, an excellence that will be able to enjoy wandering among the booths specially set up in the town. Space, therefore, the Vernaccia di Serrapetrona docg, unique red sparkling wine that undergoes three fermentations, gaining unparalleled complexity and an amazing aroma, and Serrapetrona doc, wine with special spice and a distinct minerality, so the ripening of the grapes and then aging time consuming.

"Flash-open" thus promotes knowledge of unique wines, made from native grapes and can not be reproduced elsewhere, wines among the most difficult to produce, taking into account the rough conditions of cultivation and the complex techniques.

A truly doc appointment for lovers of the wine industry, but also just for tourists and the curious who will be fascinated by the opportunity to delve into the secrets of a production that belongs to all the effects of the culture of the area. An event of great appeal, which over the years has increased exponentially participation tourist from all over Italy. Thanks also to the frame hosting the event: Serrapetrona is indeed a jewel among the Monti Sibillini, a medieval village nestled between the green, which is reached by a long shaded paths. During the event, the country is colored with typical autumn colors, and vineyards surround the hills to an intense orange. The city center, where time seems to stand still, is rich in masterpieces of art and architecture: they must visit the many churches and shrines which house the paintings of great beauty, the Museum of Sacred Art Gallery and Contemporary the Museum of Man, which contains a repertoire of tools to work the pre-industrial age.

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