Fattoria Nicodemi – Winery

Fattoria Bruno Nicodemi, run by the brother and sister team of Elena and Alessandro Nicodemi, is located on a hilltop in Notaresco (Teramo). The winery was founded in 1970 and run by the sibling duo since 2000 and since then, has been a rising star on the Abruzzo wine scene.

The close proximity to the Adriatic coast to the East with the Apennin mountains to the West, make for an exceptional micro-climate, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly with a high level of concentration which adds to wines’ aroma and full flavour. All grapes are grown organically, harvested by hand and pressed with the most modern of technology. … Continue Reading

Vini Illuminati – Winery

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo has been experiencing a growth in quality the past 5-10 years and much of it has to do with Vini Illuminati, founded in 1890. As many wineries in the region have moved towards producing more quality rather than quantity, Illuminati has been investing in quality for many decades and have helped set the standard found in Abruzzo today. Illuminati was one of the first wineries in the region to export their wines to America and Asia and boast an immaculate reputation. … Continue Reading

Emidio Pepe – Winery

If there are any producers in Abruzzo which can truly be considered “Terroir Producers”, Emidio Pepe is surely one of them. Minute attention to detail, traditional winemaking methods and over a century of experience passed on from one generation to the next is what makes Pepe’s wines as sought after as they are – and not always easy to find. … Continue Reading