Protected by walls, whichremainedintact for fivecenturies, the ancientcastle of Montecarotto rises on the hillsdividing the valley of the Esino river from the valley of the Misa river. Verdicchio vineyards stretching as far as the eyecouldsee surround Montecarotto’s quarters, while the strokes of the clock tower punctuate the time of the experienced master wine-makers. Not to be missed: the monumental and well-preservedwalls of the town with twomightykeeps and rampartwalkways.