Antonio ed Elio Monti – Winery

The fact that some of the finest wines produced in Abruzzo come from the Controguerra region (in this case Contrada Pignotto) isn’t a secret but the wine’s being produced by Azienda Agricola Antonio ed Elio Monti, now run by cousins Emilia and Bruna Monti, still seem to be. The wines coming out of this family run winery are truly exceptional and by all means very serious in regards to their winemaking capabilities… the fact that Riccardo Cotarella has been at work here is very obvious. He’s been rated by Robert Parker as one of Italy’s top winemakers along with Angelo Gaja. … Continue Reading

Az. Agr. Masciarelli – Winery

San Martino sulla Marrucina is nestled amongst the rolling hills in the province of Chieti, located approx. 20 kilometres from the Adriatic Sea at the foot of the Maiella range. San Martino is the birthplace of the successful Villa Gemma range and Masciarelli has gone on to cultivate over 220 hectares (approx. 400 acres) of vineyards in all provinces in Abruzzo. Not only does Masciarelli cultivate grapes for winemaking but also produces fine olive oils… but that’s another chapter. … Continue Reading

Fattoria Licia – Winery & Restaurant

Fattoria Licia was principally founded through wine production, under the name Azienda Agricola Colle Ruzzo. In the late 1920′s, when the great-grandfather Peppino De Luca, upon his return from the war, began giving a regularity to the sales of wine he produced by starting a business.

The Fattoria is now run by the Peppino’s grandson Enzo De Luca, his wife Silvia and two daughters Erika and Alessia. Their main focus of business is still wine but the key word is ENOTURISMO: wine tourism (similar to AGRI –agricultural- tourism). … Continue Reading

Vini De Angelis Corvi – Winery

The winery of Corrado De Angelis Corvi is located in Abruzzo’s northern wine region and town of the same name, Controguerra (Teramo) at an elevation of 250 metres above sea level. This D.O.C. appellation sandwiched between the Appenine mountain range and Adriatic Sea (only a 10 minute drive), produces fine and elegant wines.

The small winery was founded just a few years ago as Corrado, an industrialist from the Marche region, was infected by the wine bug in 2002, and went on to purchase 8 hectares of vineyards … Continue Reading

Cantina Valle Reale – Winery

Located in Popoli (PE), in the green heart of the Abruzzi, Valle Reale, marks the geographical border among the Gran Sasso National Park, the Laga Mountains and the Majella National Park.

Driving along the winding roads of the SS5 then through Popoli which leads us directly to Valle Reale HQ some kilometres away, we are pleasantly surprised to see an incredibly aesthetic hacienda style estate amidst the wild mountains of Abruzzo. It has more of a Ribera del Duero (Spain) feel to it than it does Central Italian and we are literally in a bowl, … Continue Reading