Winery Overview
Brother and sister Andrea and Chiara Refe are third generation owners of Podere Laila in Corinaldo, in the rolling hills of the Marche, just 20 km (12 miles) from the Adriatic Sea on the eastern coast of Italy. Verdicchio and Montepulciano, indigenous varieties to this part of Italy, are cultivated here under the guidance of oenologist Aroldo Bellelli and brother/sister ownership team. The winery, Laila, is named after their mother. Family is of primary importance to Chiara and Andre, their health and that of their community has been their primary inspiration for the winery’s organic and minimal impact practices. Harvest is 100% manual harvest for all grapes, and vineyards have excellent exposure at high altitudes and are graced by Adriatic sea breezes. The area of Corinaldo is the most northern area of the denomination, known for a bit richer and rounder Verdicchio despite vintage variations, while maintaining balance and refreshing acidity. Today, Laila is the leading vineyard project in the Marches, with densities that reach 8,000 plants per hectare, unheard of anywhere else in that region. Additional acreage under the Laila management is found in the tiny but highly valued Rosso Conero DOC. With wines at great value for the price, Regal’s Laila offerings include their Rosso Piceno ‘Neroscuro’ and Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi ‘Biancoperla.’