Montalto delle Marche rises atop a gentle hill at 512 meters above sea level. The municipal territory covers an area of 34.11 square kilometers, nestled in the natural surroundings of forests and cultivated fields. Its current urban layout is the result of centuries of history, the visible traces of which can still be seen today.
Perched atop a cliff at 394 meters above sea level, once an independent municipality, it is known as “little Urbino” due to its many ups and downs and the distinctly Renaissance character of its architecture.
Porchia, once an independent municipality and now a hamlet of Montalto delle Marche, is a historic village perched on a strip of land at 349 meters above sea level, rich in noble traces of its past. Its narrow streets and remnants of the walls tell the story of its long history. The territory of Porchia has been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by the presence of both Picene and Roman necropolises. The very origin of its name refers to the gromatic term “Porcla,” literally meaning “land raised between two furrows.”
The rural soul of Montalto is especially evident in the Valdaso district, also known as “The Garden of the Marche.” Along the Aso River, with the peaks of the Sibillini Mountains forming a natural backdrop, the landscape unfolds with hills, vineyards, orchards, vegetable gardens, and woodlands, making these places enchanting in every season. It is a territory of excellence in terms of climate, traditions, and quality of life. This lively and commercially active district is home to numerous wineries and farms that, generation after generation, pass down their love and passion for the fruits of the land.