Sant’Amico Hamlet

To visit this charming hamlet of the village, we suggest bringing a camera and strolling among the rows of vines, letting your eyes rest on enchanting views, surrounded by lush and untamed vegetation in areas not shaped by human hands. In summer, you can get lost in the aromas of grapes left on the vines, even stealing a few to savor their taste. In autumn, the area becomes a riot of colors: the Lacrima vines display all shades of red, while the Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio vines shine in bright yellow.

A visit to one of the local wineries is a must, as is seeing the rural church of Saints Simon and Jude, built in the 16th century using some bricks of Roman workmanship, likely collected from the nearby archaeological site.

In the second half of the 19th century, a 6th-century Byzantine gold medallion depicting King Theodoric—the only known image of the Ostrogothic ruler—was discovered in Sant’Amico. The area’s historical connection to this figure is highlighted by Teodorico Tower, the panoramic tower near the village, which faces the hamlet.

For those wanting to experience an ancient village winery, a stop at the Antica Cantina Sant’Amico is essential. This evocative location, also suitable for weddings, is said to have hosted the poet Giacomo Leopardi in the villa within its private park.

Text by Alessandra Boldreghini