Made in Marche

The Varnelli Distillery is the oldest active liquor distillery in the Marche region. Founded in 1868 by Girolamo Varnelli, it has its production headquarters in Muccia and its registered office in Pievebovigliana (today Valfornace). With a tradition handed down through four generations, the company has preserved its artisan techniques and the secrets of its original […]

The visit to the artisanal pork production facilities in the Muccia area begins with a stop at one of the local norcineria farms. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the heart of the Marche’s artisanal tradition, observing up close the time-honored techniques of meat processing passed down through generations.

The itinerary continues with a visit to a farm where traditional pork processing blends with the experience of a grillhouse. Here, visitors can enjoy local meats and cured products cooked over an open flame, in an authentic and convivial setting that highlights the short supply chain and rural traditions.

Varnelli Distillery is an Italian family-run business that specializes in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Varnelli is the first distillery in the Marche region to obtain a license for the transformation of alcoholic products, the UTIF License No. 1. History The first activities of the Varnelli Distillery officially began in 1868 in Cupi, […]

Dive into the authentic soul of this village, where tradition is passed down through generations in the form of unique flavors. Prepare for a journey of discovery dedicated to the gastronomic treasures of the area: renowned artisanal cured meats, delicious traditional sweets, naturally leavened fragrant bread, and the unmistakable Varnelli liqueurs. Stroll through the cobblestone […]

The Butchery Tradition in Muccia and the Sibillini Mountains Muccia, a small mountain town in the Sibillini Mountains in the province of Macerata, boasts an ancient tradition of norcineria, the art of pork processing. Throughout the Umbrian-Marchigian Apennines, pig slaughtering was an important rural ritual, and in Muccia, “from the pig comes ham, salami, ciauscolo, […]