La Ribona, historically synonymous with the Maceratino grape variety, is a white grape variety deeply rooted in the Marche region and, in particular, in the Macerata area. The earliest ampelographic records date back to the second half of the nineteenth century, when it was also known by local names such as Montecchiese and Greco maceratese. The vine buds late and ripens in the second half of September. The bunch is medium to large, cylindrical, sometimes double, with varying compactness; the berries are spherical, of medium size, with a golden-yellow skin. The leaf, which is glabrous, generally has four moderately deep lateral lobes, broad teeth and a densely tomentose shoot tip with a whitish appearance. Its growing area is mainly confined to the hills of the province of Macerata and the municipality of Loreto, in the province of Ancona, between the Adriatic Sea and the Sibillini Mountains. The wine is characterised by a bright straw-yellow colour with golden highlights, and delicate, distinctive aromas with floral, citrus and yellow-fleshed fruit notes. On the palate, it is dry, savoury and harmonious, underpinned by a pleasant freshness, with a structure capable of evolving over time. In addition to the still version, Ribona displays remarkable versatility in its sparkling, passito and Riserva styles, fully showcasing the grape variety’s character.