WINE ITINERARY ITALY

CALABRIA

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Itineraries of the Region Calabria

IN CALABRIA BETWEEN SEA AND GREAT WINES

In Calabria between sea and great wines
An itinerary that goes all over in Calabria, allowing to visit places rich in history and culture, to appreciate the crystal clear sea, to enjoy the best of wine and food of an extraordinary region. We are in the birthplace of Cirò, one of the Italian historical vines of great potentials. Let's start from Verbicaro to cross Spezzano Albanese, Ciro Marina, Marina di Strongoli and Bella di Lamezia Terme before stopping at the tip of the boot, in Gallico.
 SPEZZANO ALBANESE 
Let's change route and begin to move towards the Ionian Sea, but before reaching its beautiful coastline we stop at Spezzano Albanese, which takes its name from the origins of the hosted community, whose first members arrived here fleeing persecution by the Turks in sixteenth century. Worth a visit the archaeological site of Torre Mordillo, with the remains of the necropolis. Not far away another site, Torre Scribla, who houses military remains of a Norman settlement: such as a fortress with two watch towers. In the city also worth a visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace.
Wineries to visit:
Az. Agr. Piana di Sibari srl  Contrada Stragolia - 87019 SPEZZANO ALBANESE - Tel: +39 0983 887099 cell.+39 368 7446073 Fax: +39 0983 887099 Web: www.pianadisibari.it Email: info@pianadisibari.it
The vineyards (carried out using organic farming methods) extend to over 110 meters above sea level, on the green hills that glide gently down to the Ionian Sea. The company is facing the Pianura di Sibari, whose name comes from the mythical Greek city of Sybaris, the excessive sophistication and laxity of morals of its population became legendary. The ancient winemaking tradition of the hills, overlooking the Pianura di Sibari dating back to Sybaris civilization, is based on the land and the favorable climate particularity. Here, the Vine finds an optimal habitat that allows the production of great quality wines. The vineyards (with exposure to South East) extend over the hills to the north of Spezzano Albanese between the confluence of the Rivers Esaro and Sibari or Coscile, on Corigliano Calabro town border. The landscape consists of ancient terraces with red clay, sandy clay and with pebbles, evolved from Pleistocene sediments. The Pianura di Sibari is known not only for historical events or for the refinement and customs of its population but also for the mellowness of the ground which used to produce a lot of high quality wine grapes, enough to justify a specific and surprising transportation systems.
Some explorations, carried out in 1928 by the archaeologist Galli, on behalf of the Superintendent of Antiquities, brought to light, on the heights of the Serra Pollinaria (nearby Vine "Stragolia") interesting farms ruins from Roman times with brick oil and wine pipelines that reached the sea, following an agricultural-industrial tradition dating from (according to Greek texts) the ancient and glorious Sybaris. Dates back over two thousand years then, the marketing of wines of Denomination of Origin at the time, as the Sibaris and others particularly appreciated in the Mediterranean countries. Vineyard "Stragolia" Vines , from which its name to the wine, in middle age, are grown using spurred cordon with sixth plant mt. 2.20 x 0.90. During the harvest, made after a careful monitoring, the grapes are accurately selected and immediately vinified with the company modern facilities. Winery visits: daily by reservation
CIRÒ MARINA  
We finally arrive at the Ionian Sea, namely in Cirò Marina, with its eight kilometers of coastline covered by golden sand. The vineyards that surround it are the background to several points of great touristic interest. Let's start with Sabatini Castle, which overlooks the town and has its origins in the fifth century, with its beautiful four corner towers. We then move to Saracen Markets located on the sand limb of Punta Alice, where up to 1818 took place the great market able to attract people even from the Campania region. Currently, these beautiful constructions located in a place full of charm are home to exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year, as in the theater festival Cirò Art. The next stop is the watchtowers that once had the duty of protecting the coast from the Arab and Turkish invasions, of this complex still remain the Old tower and the New Tower. After a walk through the town, it's time to dedicate a visit to a winery of the area.
Wineries to visit:
AZ. Vitivinicola Francesco Malena SS 106 88811- Cirò Marina Tel: +39 0962 31758    Email: info@malena.it Web: www.malena .it
 LAMEZIA TERME 
Let's go back to the Tyrrhenian Sea, and we stop in Lamezia Terme leaving from Corso Numistrano for our visit to the city center. Outside the town we go to see the Norman castle that is in the village of Nicastro, the ruins of the Benedictine Abbey and the ruins of Terina, the city of Greek origin, the bastion of Malta and, finally, the spa of Caronte, already known in Roman times.
 Wineries to visit:
Cantine Statti Tenuta Lenti – Loc. BELLA DI LAMEZIA TERME 88046 - Tel: +39 0968 456138 Fax: +39 0968 453816 Web:www.statti.com Email: statti@statti.com 
Five hundred hectares of land all regrouped in the rural land in Lamezia among flatness, mountain and sea in the area called "two seas", which, due to its proximity to the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian Sea, enjoys a particularly favorable climate. Here stands the company Statti that, in addition to the historic wine production, since 1990 has turned its attention to the enhancement of the oil production. The selected grapes Gaglioppo, Greco nero and Nerello Mascalese represent a hymn to the land and an invitation to discover its extraordinary peculiarities. Winery visits: by appointmenthttp://www.movimentoturismovino.it/?lang=en&section=itinerari&region=cal

EMILIA ROMAGNA

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Itineraries of the Region Emilia-Romagna

THE PIACENZA VALLEYS

THE PIACENZA VALLEYS
THE PIACENZA VALLEYS
This itinerary is entirely dedicated to the green plains of the Piacenza valleys, to discover an area that for an oenological level stands out primarily for a certain production with a designation of controlled origin: the Gutturnio. We start from the provincial capital of Piacenza and then move westwards towards Borgonovo Val Tidone and Ziano, before steering to the east and exploring towns such as Vigolzone, Ponte dell'Olio, Vernasca, Castell'Arquato and Carpaneto Piacentino, where our run stops.
PIACENZA 
How to reach it: from Milan and Parma A1 Highway exit: Piacenza nord; from Cremona A21 Highway exit: Piacenza Est.
Situated between Parma and Milan, Piacenza is an art city with a first level artistic heritage, because of its long history that characterizes it. It's a city full of noble palaces embellished by beautiful gardens. Therefore should be visited, Mulazzani Palace and Mandelli Palace, Landi Palace and Scotti di Sarnato Palace and, of course the inevitable Farnese Palace and the Town Hall Palace, also known as the Gothic. At this point we are in the Square of the Horses, in the city heart. There are also many churches that deserve a visit, in the first place the twelfth century Dome, but also the Gothic Church of San Francesco and St. Augustine Basilica with its octagonal tower.
BORGONOVO VAL TIDONE 
In half an hour by car from Piacenza we arrive in Borgonovo Val Tidone, town founded back in 1196. As soon as we arrive we get hit by a massive fortress in a strategic position and, in the old village should be visited The Collegiata, Tedeschi Palace, Villa Calciati and the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Wineries to visit: 
Tenuta Pernice Maria Poggi Azzali Loc. Pernice di Castelnovo - 29010 BORGONOVO VAL TIDONE - Tel: +39 0523 860050 Fax: +39 0523 860050 Web: www.tenutapernice.com Email: info@tenutapernice.com 
It's situated on Val Tidone hills, where lie the vineyards estates of Pernice, Raballa, Gerre, Collinetta, Gabà, Scuole, that act as a splendid frame to the company, which has modern facilities accompanied by attractive wooden barrels. For the tasting sessions is reserved a panoramic terrace room. Winery visits: Monday - Friday 9.00 am – 12.00 pm / 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm; Saturday, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm; first Sunday of each month, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
ZIANO PIACENTINO
 Ziano is a medieval origins town, whose district lies on seven hills in the province of Piacenza. The Tourism related to this site is mainly food and wine tourism, but there are also places of great interest. A hills tour let us admire the several castles that mark the profiles, while in town must be visited the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, which houses the masterpiece of the Ascension by Ulisse Sartini. A full calendar of events enrich this town life: from the event "a walk in the vineyards" on May Sundays to the traditional "grape festival" in early September with a floats parade related to wine and its production and, booths where it's possible to taste local products.
 Winery to visit: 
F.lli Piacentini Via Strada Vecchia, 9/B - 29010 ZIANO PIACENTINO - Tel: +39 0523 863259 Fax: +39 0523 847021 Web:www.fratellipiacentini.com Email: info@fratellipiacentini.com 
It's in Val Tidone, the westernmost of Piacenza valleys, rich in ancient ruins steeped in history, well-preserved fortresses and castles. Now in its fifth generation, the ancient winemaking tradition of the company is expressed in a typical production of Piacenza area, preferring lively wines. Winery visits: daily, 8.30 am- 12.30 pm / 2.30 pm – 6.30 pm, by reservation
VIGOLZONE 
Located at the beginning of high Valnure, Vigolzone is in a countryside rich in vineyards on the hills. The beautiful green landscape acts as a frame to a town where you can visit a very impressive castle, built in the fourteenth century and still in good condition.
Cantine da visitare:
 Az. Agr. Uccellaia Via Uccellaia, 80 29020 VIGOLZONE - Tel: +39 0523 870298 Fax: +39 02 76313975
 The Uccellaia farm is located on the hills above Vigolzone and can be reached through chestnut and acacia woods. The sight that welcomes those who come here is wonderful: meadows, woods and vineyards, of course, but perfectly integrated with the surrounding countryside. The town probably takes its name from the fact that it was a hunting reserve in the past. Winery visits: by appointment
Azienda Vitivinicola Villa Peyrano Loc. Albarola - 29020 VIGOLZONE - Tel: +39 0523 875146 Fax: +39 0523 876155 Web:www.villapeyrano.it Email: info@villapeyrano.it 
The company at the center of a particularly suited wine region, officially produces wine since 1830, but its history trespasses in the previous centuries. Born around 1600 as a Jesuit monastery, the villa at the end of the following century it was bought by the Peyranos, one of the most prominent families of the Genoese nobility. It was the great-grandfather Andrea to take the initiative of viticulture and winemaking, then continued by the grandfather Luigi. In the ancient wineries, you can admire the vast collection of aging barrels, on some of which are engraved with fire nineteenth-century dates.  Winery visits: daily
PONTE DELL’OLIO 
The next stop is Ponte dell'Olio, a Roman origin small town, which has developed around Vittorio Veneto street, in the area called "Il Borgo". This road connects the two town churches, the St. James and St. Rocco Churches. Here should be visited the Castle of Riva, which is located to the south end of the town and, San Bono Palace
Wineries to visit: 
Azienda Agricola I Perinelli Loc. I Perinelli 29028 PONTE DELL'OLIO - Tel: +39 347 7683152 Web: www.perinelli.it Email:giorgia.sguazzi@libero.it 
Intuition, glance and environmental awareness have allowed the family Sguazzi to immediately understand the great potential of the terroir and the position of "I PERINELLI". As evidence of the high wine vocation, the great wine press of the 500 a.c. perfectly preserved, unique in size and features now symbol of the company. The lucky encounter with Paolo, Stefano and Massimo Perini has combined experience intuition, technical knowledge and capacity for innovation. Winery visits: by appointment
VERNASCA 
Once in Vernasca you can visit the ruins of the Romanesque Parish Church of St. Colombano that consist in the apse and the bell tower dating from the twelfth century, and testimony of the original nature of town. At the Museum Centro Visita Provinciale della Via Francigena is also possible to admire the exhibits concerning the piacentine route of the pilgrimage path towards Rome, and several important paintings including the Madonna Crowned one.
Cantine da visitare: Azienda Agricola Lusignani Alberto loc. Case Orsi, 9 , Loc. Vigoleno - 29010 VERNASCA - Tel: +39 0523 895178 Fax: +39 0523 895178 Email: lusignani@agonet.it 
In the 50s it was a hilly small reality of mixed production of cereals, vines and forage. Since the mid-70s has gradually been favored the wine industry, turning each of the cultivations in vineyards and acquiring more land on which new installations have been made. The company, family owned, is run today by the young Marco, grandson of founder Alberto, assisted by his parents and grandfather. The position is particular, along the curves of the road through the hills of Vigoleno, the ancient fortified medieval village. Winery visits: by appointment
 CASTELL’ARQUATO 
Next stop is Castell'Arquato, a pleasant medieval origin village that is characterized by a remarkable artistic heritage located on the foothills of the Val D'Arda. Here the old town, which runs along the left bank of the torrent Arda, respects the typical structures of the medieval villages, and is characterized by the massive Fortress that dominates it. Right here we can start our visit and we don't have to miss the Collegiate's church, dating from the twelfth century, the Podestà Palace, and the Duca one, the Stone Door the Vigolo Marchese Baptistery. The cultural life of the village during the year is marked by many events and manifestations, some concerning food and wine. This is the case of the Feast of the Holy Cross in late September and the Chestnut Festival, held in early October that coincide with the exhibition of vintage tractors.
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Agricola Cardinali Loc. Montepascolo - 29014 CASTELL'ARQUATO - Tel: +39 0523 803502 Fax: +39 0523 803502 Web:www.cardinalidoc.it Email: info@cardinalidoc.it 
Lyrics from the eighteenth century attest the origin of the Cardinali family on the hills between Parma and Piacenza. Eager to find refuge from the chaotic and gray life of the northern Europe metropolis, in 1973 Giulio Cardinali decided to rediscover its origin valleys and returned in Castell'Arquato, he purchased the small vineyard estate near the enchanting medieval town, with the idea of leading a country life. Thus he began to undertake studies on the vine, and gradually he got committed in viticulture. His footsteps will be followed by his children Laura and Alberto who, since 1997, have been dealing with the company. Winery visits: daily, by appointment
 Azienda Vitivinicola Pusterla
 Fraz.Vigolo Marchese , Loc. Pusterla - 29010 CASTELL'ARQUATO - Tel: +39 0523 896105 Fax: +39 0523 896105Web:www.vinipusterla.it Email: pusterla@vinipusterla.it 
The company takes its name from the family that, at the time of the Farnese Duchy, had a fortified court, built on the ruins of a Pallavicinan origin castle, built in its turn on the ruins of a late Roman settlement. The wine is now the main estate product. Winery visits: daily, by appointment
CARPANETO PIACENTINO 
The itinerary last stop is Carpaneto Piacentino, a village that dates back to Roman times, from its territory we had many archaeological finds. Distinguished by a beautiful eleventh century castle, the Carpaneto neighborhood offers many other things to see: the War Memorial, Church of Cimafava and the Rezzano Mill. The first Sunday of September in part is held the exhibition of the Coppa Festival, which promotes the Piacentine Cup, a typical salami DOP of the area. Instead, on the last Sunday of April there is an important wine event: in fact during the Spring Fair at Douglas Scotti Palace is held the Gutturnio Festival, where you can find all the wines from Piacenza territory.
Wineries to visit:
 Azienda Agricola Montesissa Francesco 
Via Buffalora, 91 , Loc. Rezzano - 29013 CARPANETO PIACENTINO - Tel: +39 0523 850123 Fax: +39 0523 852096 Web:www.vinimontesissa.it Email: vinimontesissa@libero.it 
IN Val Chero, a few kilometers from the medieval village of Castell'Arquato and from Veleia Romana, in the territory of Travazzano, in the heart of a hilly area that smells of hay and must, by the late 1800 a.c. the Montesissa family were already cultivating vineyards in Buffalora, Case Ronchi and the Costa areas. The name Montesissa has been related to the world of viticulture for five generations, a century-old tradition that has evolved gaining a deserved role in the sector. The environment respect and the great sensibility used in manual labor as pruning and harvesting, enhance the quality of produced grapes. Winery visits: daily 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m., by reservation

 Where to eat:
F.lli Piacentini Via Strada Vecchia, 9/B - 29010 ZIANO PIACENTINO - Tel: +39 0523 863259 Fax: +39 0523 847021 Web:www.fratellipiacentini.com Email: info@fratellipiacentini.com

Accommodations:
F.lli Piacentini:  Via Strada Vecchia, 9/B - 29010 ZIANO PIACENTINO - Tel: +39 0523 863259 Fax: +39 0523 847021 Web:www.fratellipiacentini.com Email: info@fratellipiacentini.com

N THE REALM OF LAMBRUSCO AND TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR

IN THE REALM OF LAMBRUSCO AND TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGARIn this journey we travel in the realm of traditional balsamic vinegar. We move therefore in the two production historical provinces, starting from Modena with the towns of Ravarino, Savignano sul Panaro and Serramazzoni to then move towards Reggio Emilia and visit the Scandiano, Quattro Castella, Montecchio and Sant'Ilario d'Enza wineries.
  RAVARINO 
Let's start our journey from here, from a village characterized by a long history where the time was marked by long periods of powers and domination of this plain. Here, the man left traces of his uninterrupted permanence from prehistoric times to the Roman era. Already in the thirteenth century Ravarino, also called Borgo Franco and Old Vegetable Garden, was Municipality. The main feature of Ravarino was the Paviera (marsh grass) working in the tote bags  and mats making up.
The activity, documented since the middle of the fourteenth century, from the nineteenth century until a few decades ago, has been a source of trade with foreign countries, especially with Germany and with England. The rural tradition which its gastronomic culture comes from means that most of the dishes is made from meat processing and poultry or stable animals derived products. The countryside also highly cultivated with vineyards and orchards, gives rise to the local typicalities: Lambrusco (of Sorbara), Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, traditional balsamic vinegar.
Wineries to visit: 
Cantina Vini Casolari Vini Casolari Cav. Ufficiale Primo Via Vandini , Loc. Frazione Rami 41017 RAVARINO - (MO) Tel: +39 059 900138 Fax: +39 059 900138 Email: info@vinicasolari.it Web: www.vinicasolari.it 
The Casolari Primo Cav. Official Winery, was founded in 1600 with the production of exceptional wines such as Lambrusco. Now the Casolari family and sons lead the company with passion and love rewarded by great quality results. The family Casolari still gathers the grapes by hand, avoiding the use of harvesting machines, to have an even more quality wine from the grapes, they vinify the grape, provide bottling and bottles labeling following the entire production phases to guarantee superb quality  product. Winery visits by reservation.
SAVIGNANO SUL PANAROA few kilometers from Modena, in a Northern Apennines medieval village with strong agricultural vocation, orchards and vineyards create a beautiful landscape. Here the clay and marly ground creates the strange badlands phenomenon, sharp bare slopes devoid of vegetation. Let's go to see the Castle from the eleventh century and characterized by a stone tower, and the parish church, also from the eleventh century, that houses some frescoes by Pietro Vilo and paintings by Celeste and Angelo Bergamini. Nearby the village there are two important regional parks: the Stones of Roccomalatina one and the Abbey of Monteveglio one. During the year are indicated two interesting wine events: in March “Amor di Vino Nuovo”, in October “Amor di Vino”.
Wineries to visit 
I Monticelli  Via Mombrina, 17 , Loc. Fraz. Mulino 41056 SAVIGNANO SUL PANARO - Tel: +39 059 732031 Fax: +39 059 732031  Web: www.imonticelli.it Email: info@imonticelli.it 
The company is located on the hills of Savignano sul Panaro and enjoys a beautiful view towards the side of Bologna and Modena. The owner passion and professionalism mean that the offered wines are processed with modern methods, but in accordance with tastes and flavors of the past. Thanks to its panoramic position the company is often included in itineraries such as walking up to the hills of Bologna or along the "path of the oaks ', the striking path that leads right to the company. In the farm it's possible to visit a huge old oak tree regional ancient monument. Winery visits: daily, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm / 3.00 pm – 9.00 pm, by reservation
   SCANDIANO 
It's time to concentrate in Reggio Emilia province, and as our first stop we choose Scandiano, the most populous territory after the chief town, characterized by an artistic and cultural heritage of the most interesting in the region. We start with a visit to the St. Mary Parish church, built in the fifteenth century, and rich in paintings that adorn the interior walls. Then we move to the Civic or also said the Clock Tower, that once was the gateway to the ancient town. Next step: the beautiful house Spallanzani, which has baroque elements and an inside plant of the sixteenth century. Before moving into the usual winery visits we go to visit the Castle of the fourteenth century (1315), which through the centuries has been the symbol of Scandiano power and in which you can see at the same time, architectural structures of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
  Cantine da visitare: 
Azienda Agricola Ferioli Marco – Tenuta di Aljano -  Via Figno, 1 , Loc. Jano 42019 SCANDIANO - Tel: +39 059 981193 Fax: +39 059 848847 Web: www.tenutadialjano.it  Email: info@aljano.it 
The Estate of Aljano has its roots in the distant Middle Ages, situated on the rolling hills of Reggio Emilia between 150 and 300 meters above sea level, here the vine and wine passion is an ancient art. Walking from the slopes towards the ancient village of Figno we meet the ancient vineyards of Spergola and the young vines of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vines management according to the biodynamic principles gives the grapes an aromatic complexity, bringing then our terroir features to the wine. Winery visits: by appointment
  Cantina Arceto  Via 11 Settembre 2001, 3 - 42019 SCANDIANO - Tel: +39 0522 989107 Fax: +39 0522 980637 Web:www.cantinadiarceto.it  Email: info@cantinadiarceto.it In Arceto, small town embellished by it's ancient medieval castle where it's the homonymous winery, which for over 70 years has been continuing to express what the land is able to offer each season, in full respect of tradition. The modern structure is situated along the ring road of the Reggio Emilia territory's town, easily accessible from the main roads of the province. Today the Winery of Arceto has 387 members for a total of 90,000 quintals conferred. The vineyard area conferring to the winery is of 675 hectares, and the territories where they grow are from Scandiano, Casalgrande and Albinea, that is the province of Reggio Emilia hills and piedmont hills. Winery visits: by appointment
Casali Viticultori  Via delle Scuole, 7 , Loc. Pratissolo - 42019 SCANDIANO - Tel: +39 0522 855441 Fax: +39 0522 984092 Web: www.casalivini.it Email: info@casalivini.it 
The link between the Casali family and the wine is old. Giuseppe, the grandfather in 1900 enriched the vineyards activity with the winery work, in the splendid Albinea and Scandiano hilly frame. Today, among the primary goals is the enhancement of the Scandiano and Canossa hilly area indigenous grapes. Winery visits: Monday - Friday, 8.00 am – 12.00 pm / 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
QUATTRO CASTELLA 
Next stop is in Quattro Castella, a town that is located on the first Apennines of Reggio Emilia area, in a particular geographical context: here four contiguous hills mark its territory. On their tops once there were as many castles, the Montevecchio,the Montelucio, the Montezane and the Bianello ones. This last has been preserved in all its splendor, being still nowadays a residence castle.

 Wineries to visit: 
Bertolani Alfredo srl Via Pedemontana, 10 42019- Scandiano Tel. +39 0522 857577 Fax +39 0522 984476  Tel: +39 0522 857577  Fax: +39 0522 984476  Web: www.bertolanialfredo.it
Azienda Agricola Venturini Baldini  Via Turati, 42 , Loc. Roncolo - 42020 QUATTRO CASTELLA - Tel: +39 0522 249011 Fax: +39 0522 888141  Web: www.venturinibaldini.it Email: info@venturinibaldini.it 
The 150 hectares of land are occupied for a third by vineyards and for the remaining part by a park, where the mild and dry microclimate and, the sun exposure contribute to the exaltation of the products quality. The wine production is accompanied by the traditional balsamic vinegar of Reggio Emilia. The vinegar factory has belonged to the family for four generations. Since 1994 the company has certified the organic agriculture system (Codex).  After the ISO 14001 certification, in 2003 obtained the environmental quality registration EMAS. Winery visits: daily, by appointment
  MONTECCHIO EMILIA
Heading towards Parma along the way we meet Montecchio Emilia and its medieval origin defensive walls. There are many things that we can visit here, starting from the eleventh century castle, recently restored that houses the Municipal Library and an Art Gallery. From the top of the tower, 35 meters high, we can enjoy a beautiful panorama over the whole town. Then should be seen the Town Hall of 1577, Vicedomini-Cavezzi Palace and the Carolingian Burial.
Wineries to be seen: 
Tenuta La Piccola  Via Casoni, 3 - 42027 MONTECCHIO EMILIA - Tel: +39 0522 864712 - +39 335 5751353 Fax: +39 0522 864712  Web: www.tenutalapiccola.it Email: info@tenutalapiccola.it 
In a well maintained company framework, at the beginning of each row there is a rose, synonymous with refinement, but also organic phytoindicator. Here is situated the estate that houses tasting rooms in extremely elegant rural environments, with suggestive light games and aging rooms, with French oak barriques. Winery visits: Monday - Saturday, 8.30 am- 12.30 pm / 2.00 pm- 6.30 pm; Sunday reservation.
SANT’ILARIO D’ENZA 
The last stop of our journey into the world of Lambrusco and traditional balsamic vinegar is Sant'Ilario d'Enza. We are in a town that has its roots in history. There are numerous archaeological finds of Roman origin. We visit the churches of Santa Eulaia and Santa Margherita before moving on to the last winery of the rout.
Wineries to visit: 
Azienda Agricola Moro di Rinaldini Paola  Via Andrea Rivasi, 27 , Loc. Calerno - 42040 SANT'ILARIO D'ENZA - Tel: +39 0522 679190 Fax: +39 0522 679964  Web: www.rinaldinivini.it Email: info@rinaldinivini.it 
Along the private road entrance, between the low regular rows, we arrive at the heart of the company where you will find a small house from 1884, expanded over the years and equipped with underground wine cellars. In the old stable has been installed a small museum and a permanent wine tasting counter. The company, a family business, has started making wine in the late '60s, demonstrating in  few years how to save old vines doomed to extinction and experimenting with the indigenous grapes ancient but innovative winemaking practices. Winery visits: by appointment
  Where to eat:  
Azienda Agricola Venturini Baldini  Via Turati, 42 , Loc. Roncolo - 42020 QUATTRO CASTELLA - Tel: +39 0522 249011 Fax: +39 0522 888141  Web: www.venturinibaldini.it Email: info@venturinibaldini.it  
Villaboni di Boni Luigi & C.  Via San Rocco, 1185 , Loc. Pazzano - 41028 SERRAMAZZONI - Tel: +39 0536 952338 Fax: +39 0536 937500 Web: www.villaboni.it Email: info@villaboni.it  

FROM IMOLA TO HILLS OF BOLOGNA

The Itinerary has as starting point Imola, and passes through Dozza Imolese, Pianoro Casalecchio di Reno, Zola Pedrosa, Monte San Pietro and Castello di Serravalle to arrive far to Monteveglio.
IMOLA 
Highway A14 - exit: Imola, home of the circuit dedicated to Enzo and Dino Ferrari, ancient Roman colony Forum Cornelii, founded in the second century BC, contains several monuments that recall the story. The city tour starts from the Sforza Castle of the thirteenth century, one of the finest examples of military architecture, characterized by a square plan with four corner towers, now site of an antique weapons collection and medieval ceramics. Leaving the castle, we enter Via Emilia, the main street lined with beautiful noble palaces such as Palazzo Machirelli and Benvenuto Rambaldi's house. Not far away is the Scartabelli Museum and the Municipal Theatre. Imola is also characterized by the presence of several historic churches: the Cathedral of San Cassiano Martire, the Blessed Virgin of Piratello Sanctuary, the Church of St. Agatha and St. Augustine's Church. A final must is, of course, the Wine Museum, housed in Palazzo Tozzoni cellars and open on Saturday and Sunday.
  Wineries to visit: 
Azienda Agricola Giovannini  Via Punta, 82 Loc. Ponticelli – 40026 Imola - Tel: +39 0542 684122 Fax: +39 0542 684122 Web: www.vinigiovannini.it Email: info@vinigiovannini.it  Giovannini company was born on the gentle slopes of Imola area in the mid 60s. In this land of encounter between Emilia and Romagna, which has always been synonymous with generous conviviality and sincere devotion to the cult of Bacchus, the founder of the family, Garibaldo Giovannini began a passion that still, after fifty years, revived unchanged in his son Giorgio and his grandson Jacopo. New fermentation techniques adoption, the best materials choice for the vinification and, especially, the vines health care demonstrate the attention which the company is aimed at the sector with, strong of his inherited precious experience and the cooperation given by Dr. Francesco Marchi, estimated agronomist and oenologist. From vine growing to aging in bottles, kept in a tunnel built inside the hill, Giovannini wine rises to the result of the achieved balance between the attention for the new and the continuity with the past, in the unchanged passion for a job handed down for generations. Winery visits: always
Fattoria del Monticino Rosso  Via Montecatone 7 – 40026 Imola - Tel: +39 0542 40577 Fax: +39 0542 40577 Web: www.fattoriadelmonticinorosso.it Email: monticino@libero.it 
Monticino Rosso Farm is located on the hills of Imola, in the Emilia Romagna area that forms the cultural boundary between the western part sparkling wines, the East part still wines and the beginning of Sangiovese cultivation. The farm consists of two ancient estates, on which there are two typical and ancient manor houses, painted and embellished with parks that preserve magnificent examples of secular plants. Today the family Zeoli is implementing an agrarian transformation, to bring the production to high quality in respect of the soil and climate. Wine tours: by appointment
 DOZZA IMOLESE 
Left Imola, after few kilometers, we run into Dozza, a small medieval village full of charm and history stretched on hillside almost entirely covered with vineyards. Here in the fortress underground, is situated the Regional Wine Shop, which exposes, ready for tasting and purchase, more than 800 labels of producers in the region.
Wineries to visit:Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna  Rocca Sforzesca , Loc. Dozza - 40050 Dozza Imolese - Tel: +39 0542 678089 Fax:+39 0542 678073 Web: www.enotecaemiliaromagna.it Email: info@enotecaemiliaromagna.it  The Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna was born in 1970 on the initiative of the Municipality of Dozza, the Pro Loco and some local producers, with the participation of public organizations of the Province of Bologna interested in wine. The same location choice was not accidental. Dozza, in fact, binds its own historical roots in the wine and enjoys an excellent location because it marks almost the border between Emilia and Romagna. The Rocca, a beautiful example of fortress of the thirteenth century, is today a popular destination for tourism thanks to the Wine Shop, which completely occupies the old cellars and the ground floor. Winery visits: Tuesday - Friday, 9.30 am - 1.00 pm / 2.30 pm – 6.30 pm; Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm / 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm
PIANORO 
In the Apennines, in the south-east of Bologna, along the Futa road towards Florence is Pianoro. Here the land is divided along two distinct valleys located on the Zena and Savena torrents. On the highest point of the town, 638 meters high, stands the Monte delle Formiche “Mount of Ants” with the typical sanctuary of Santa Maria di Zena. In the town Pianoro Vecchia is interesting to visit the Church of S. Giacomo Maggiore, a building renovated in the eighteenth century, together with a pilgrims "hosptal" of which we have news since the twelfth century.
  Wineries to visit:
Podere Riosto  Via di Riosto 12 – 40065 Pianoro - Tel: +39 051 777109 Fax: +39 051 6527450 Web: www.podereriosto.it Email:vendite@podereriosto.it  The company is a piece of ancient history at Bologna gates, where wooded hills with oaks and cypress trees border the vineyards and Riosto ruins. On these hills the viticulture origin is very old and the wines were very well known already during the Pope. Winery visits: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm / 2.00 pm- 5.30 pm. Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm 
CASALECCHIO DI RENO 
Casalecchio is located in a geographically happy position, with its territory partly flat, partly composed of several hills with different slopes not exceeding 400 meters, and divided in two parts by the River Reno. In the heart of the medieval town worth a visit Church of San Martino, that has on its side a small road that leads up to the Parco della Chiusa, consisting of the estate of the Marquis Sampieri Talon remains, these, starting from the seventeenth century, built villas and park in their land. Since 1975, the park is public property and opened to the public, and even though time and history have had a profound impact, you can still imagine the splendor of the ancient nobility.
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Agricola Tizzano  Via Marescalchi 13 – 40033 Casalecchio di Reno - Tel: +39 051 571208 Fax: +39 051 577665 Email: visconti@tizzano.191.it  In the center of a large park is located Villa Marescalchi, for centuries residence of the noble family in Bologna. It was thanks to the close relationship that bounded the Marescalchis to France that, in the last century in Tizzano were tested French vines and set up wineries for storage and aging. Winery visits: Monday - Friday, 8.00 am - 12.00 pm/ 1.30 pm- 4.30 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
  ZOLA PEDROSA 
In few kilometers we arrive in Zola Pedrosa, whose territory extends along Via Bazzanese, the ancient Roman Via Claudia. In these places the human settlement is attested by many important archaeological finds already from the Bronze Age. In Zola Pedrosa there are many visits to do: from Villas and Palaces (Villa Quattro Torri, Villa Balzani, Palazzo Bentivoglio Pepoli, Palazzo Stella, Torre delle Tombe), to the Church of S. Nicolò and Agata up to the Cultural Center and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Ca 'La Ghironda.
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Agricola Gaggioli Maria Letizia  Via Raibolini 55 – 40069 Zola Pedrosa - Tel: +39 051 753489 - +39 051 750534 Fax: +39 051 753489 Web: www.gaggiolivini.it Email: gaggiolivini@virgilio.it 
The farm is situated on the rolling hills of Zola Predosa located to the south of Via Emilia and to the west of Bologna. Since 1960, the company has owned by the family Gaggioli, that in 1979, renewed the vineyards and in 1993 opened a new and modern winery. The wine is made in the vineyard and in compliance with this philosophy, the company takes grapes from its owned vineyards exclusively. The grassing and the integrated pest management by the use of harmless protections and, the use of modern machines are further guarantees for a quality production. Winery visits: by appointment.
Cantina Lodi Corazza  Via Risorgimento 223 , Loc. Ponte Ronca – 40069 Zola Pedrosa - Tel: +39 051 756805 Fax: +39 051 756805 Web: www.lodicorazza.com Email: wine@lodicorazza.com  The family with years of work has decided to create an atmosphere for " wine travelers", where culture, tradition, innovation and respect for the environment are adequately mixed. Thus were born the wines, result of the time knowledge, the daily care and love for the land. Winery visits: Tuesday to Sunday, by reservation
Santa Caterina  Via Risorgimento 209 – 40069 Zola Pedrosa - Tel: +39 051 756888 Fax: +39 051 756888 Web: www.santacaterinavini.it Email: santa.caterina.ss@libero.it  The company is owned by Lodi family from the mid of nineteenth century, it's now managed by Laura Lodi and Giancarlo Bernardi who, with passion, produce grapes and Colli Bolognesi DOC wines, with the best of production techniques in respect of the traditions. The company is located on a land suited to viticulture, at the foot of the hill with an excellent exposure. The grapes are processed in the company winery, using the latest equipment. The company's most distinctive grape variety is Sauvignon planted in 1948. Winery visits: daily, by reservation.  
Vigneto delle Terre Rosse Enrico Vallania  Via Predosa 83 – 40069 Zola Pedrosa - Tel: +39 051 755845 - 759649 Fax: +39 051 6187210 Web: www.terrerosse.com Email: terrerosse@terrerosse.it  In summer looking at this iron-rich land, with alternating clay veins and limestone patches, the hill is painted with red tones. This is where Terre Rosse vineyard is located, ownership of Vallanas since 1961, when, inherited the estate, the family has chosen to dedicate themselves to vine cultivation. Winery visits: by appointment.
Manaresi 
Via Bertoloni, 14- 16 40069- Zola Pedrosa Tel. +39 051 751491- +39 335 7442080 Fax +39 051751491  Web: www.manaresi.net 
Days and hours: daily, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, preferably with prior notice. Directions: asse attrezzato Nuova Bazzanese ( exit A1 Bologna Casalecchio and Tangenziale, 6 minutes). 15 minutes from downtown Bologna, in a dominant position over the vineyards (arranged radially from the center of the farm), in the Colli Bolognesi. It discovers Bologna, the Po Valley way to the Alps on clear days. Winery equipped with the latest technologies, which respect grapes and wine. The rooms of the original part, perfectly preserved, with exposed brick walls and floors, have been destined for wine aging. 
MONTE SAN PIETRO 
Established by the Lombards around the Lavino river basin, Monte San Pietro has a valuable complex of Romanesque buildings, called The Abbey, during the Middle Ages home to the Abbey of Saints Fabiano and Sebastiano. The complex is located next to an ancient accommodation point for pilgrims heading for Rome and is an obligatory stop in a Benedictine Abbeys of Bologna path. This is a group of buildings, some civilian target like the tower, and others of clearly religious origin, such as the church, the monastery and the cloister, with a predominantly Romanesque architecture imprint. Be noted that every year around the end of August the town hosts the Festival of the Colli Bolognesi's wine.
Wineries to visit:  
Azienda Agricola Isola  Via Bernardi 3 – 40050 Monte San Pietro - Tel: +39 051 6768428 Fax: +39 051 6768309 Email:isola1898@interfree.it  The company is located on the hills of Mongiorgio, in Colli Bolognesi heart. Marco Franceschini has involved in his passion the entire family, working especially with his son Gian Luca. Love for quality oenology has raised the selection line, particularly cared in vineyard wines with winter pruning, designed to obtain low yields per plant and thinning after the veraison period. Winery tours: Saturday and Sunday, 8.00 am – 12.00 pm
Tenuta Bonzara  Via San Chierlo 37/A – 40050 Monte San Pietro - Tel: +39 051 6768324 Fax: +39 051 225772 Web: www.bonzara.it Email: info@bonzara.it 
Example of wine-tourism culture, Tenuta Bonzara is the emblem of the passion and commitment that Angelo Lambertini, founder of the company in 1963, transferred to his son Francesco. Inspired by the same enthusiasm, this has invested in quality over the past decade by operating on vineyards and winery, which offers a splendid view. Winery visits: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm / 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm; other hours and Sundays by appointment
CASTELLO DI SERRAVALLE Located on the border with Modena province, it's a small village that stands on top of a hill from where you can enjoy a beautiful view. The town takes its name from the castle, which now houses the Town Hall, dating from the late eleventh century and which is a national monument. The territory of Castello di Serravalle is still full of tower-houses and small villages that make the hilly landscape particularly attractive. Be noted that Castello di Serravalle houses the Hill and the Wine Ecomuseum, set up in the old Captain's House of the Mountain in Serravalle, a thirteenth century building, specially restored.
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Agricola Beghelli Giuseppe  Via Castello 2257 – 40050 Castello di Serravalle - Tel: +39 051 6704786 Fax: +39 051 6704786 Web: www.collibolognesi.com Email: beghelli@collibolognesi.com  The company is located in an isolated purely agricultural and panoramic area, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, woods and pastures and, it extends for 13 hectares. Winery visits: by appointment
  Fattorie Vallona  Sant’Andrea n.203 angolo via cantagallo , Loc. Fagnano – 40050 Castello di Serravalle - Tel: +39 051 6703058 Fax: +39 051 6703333 Email: fattorie.vallona@virgilio.it  The company is currently composed of four separate estates, Lamezzi in the town of Monte San Pietro area, Cà'di Roda, Ca'Novina and Casetta in Castello di Serravalle, the main building where is the winery. The aspect of the estates has considerably changed since the beginning of the activity, when it grew mainly fruit, forage crops and eating grapes. The wine origins of Vallona family (with grandfather Silverio) date back to 1935, but the modern winery designed for commercial purposes was born in 1985, thanks to Maurizio, passionate winemaker, that makes a company created just for fun turn into one of the most beautiful realities of the valley. Winery visits: by appointment
  MONTEVEGLIO 
Monteveglio, one of the towns of the province of Bologna, situated on the western hills, on Modena province threshold, was Etruscan and Roman, then Byzantine fortress. The location is composed of two distinct residential areas: the oldest, which includes all the monuments, is placed on top of a hill, while on the feet of it is the most recent settlement. The antique Monteveglio consists of a few houses, a famous abbey and a castle, which remained the portal, surmounted by a battlement with dovetail (so-called Ghibellines) merlons, in addition to the great embattled tower which defended the portal. From here you can enjoy a panorama that sweeps over the hills of the Apennines, on the valley of Samoggia and the Po Valley. Monteveglio In the seat of the Consorzio Vini Colli Bolognesi, protection and control institution of the rich DOC wine production zone.
Wineries to visit:  
Azienda Agricola La Mancina  Via Motta 8 , Loc. Montebudello – 40050 Monteveglio - Tel: +39 051 832691 Fax: +39 051 835441 Web: www.lamancina.it Email: info@lamancina.it  Franco Zanetti today supported by his niece Francesca, is the founder of the company that extends over the hills on the border between Bologna and Modena. In the fields vineyards planted, that in recent years, has reached 36 hectares, mostly triumphs the native vine Pignoletto growing. Winery visits: daily, by reservation.
  La Corte d’Aibo  Via Marzatore 15 – 40050 Monteveglio - Tel: +39 051 832583 Fax: +39 051 832583 Web: www.cortedaibo.it Email: cortedaibo@libero.it Corte d' Aibo is situated about 20 Km from Bologna in the heart of the "Parco regionale dell'Abbazia" (Abbey Regional Park) in Monteveglio. The lands called the Aibo is already mentioned in ancient writings of the early sixteenth century reporting how the Monastery of Monteveglio canons acquired several plots in the area called "alle vigne di d'Aibo" (at the vineyards of the Aibo) documenting such a remote vitivinicultural vocation of our estates. At the end of 80's, the lands were bought by young winemakers and began the long process of restructuring of already existing vineyards, the construction of new high density installations of vines, the construction of a modern vinification cellar, thus implementing a deep enhancement of this wonderful area. winery visits: by appointment
Cantina Bonfigli Via Cassola, 21 40050- Monteveglio Tel. +39 051830758 Fax +39 051830758  Web: www.bonfigliovini.it 
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm / 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm; Saturday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Directions: A1 exit Modena, turn left towards Spilamberto and continue until you reach a T junction where you turn to 'Bonfiglio' is a historical winery in the Colli Bolognesi, with more than half a century of producing DOC wines made from grapes of hilly vineyards that emerged on lands that since the nineteenth century, the Counts Ranuzzi de Bianchi, noble family of Bologna, sensing the strong vocation of the company hilly red land rich in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, as well as their pedoclimatic characteristics favorable for producing high quality wine, converted to wine production. Right for Bazzano, towards Bologna. Once in Muffa town turn towards Monteveglio. The annual production of Bonfiglio company is now stabilized at around sixty thousand bottles and in addition to the classic wines of the Colli Bolognesi are also produced wider bottles as the "Fresco & Rosso", a table wine that highlights the specific characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon, of Barbera and Merlot that make up the blend, and the "Barbarot" an IGT wine with predominant base Barbera grapes and the Merlot gives the proper completion. Among the recently achieved awards we include certificates of great value, especially for the Pignoletto Superiore and the Passito, both won several awards in past editions of the wines competition of Monteveglio Abbey and in the last editions of the Asti National Wine Competition Award "Douja D'Or".
 Accommodation:  
Azienda Agricola Gaggioli Maria Letizia  Via Raibolini 55 – 40069 Zola Pedrosa - Tel: +39 051 753489 - 051 750534 Fax: +39 051 753489 Web: www.gaggiolivini.it Email: gaggiolivini@virgilio.it  Fattorie Vallona  Sant’Andrea n.203 angolo via cantagallo , Loc. Fagnano – 40050 Castello di Serravalle - Tel: +39 051 6703058 Fax: +39 051 6703333 Email: fattorie.vallona@virgilio.it  Tenuta Bonzara  Via San Chierlo 37/A – 40050 Monte San Pietro - Tel: +39 051 6768324 Fax: +39 051 225772 Web: www.bonzara.it Email:info@bonzara.it  
Dining:   
Azienda Agricola Gaggioli Maria Letizia  Via Raibolini 55 – 40069 Zola Pedrosa - Tel: +39 05

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Itineraries of the Region Umbria

FROM PERUGIA TO TRASIMENO LAKE

From Perugia to Trasimeno Lake:  The itinerary starts on the outskirts of Perugia, continues northward reaching Umbertide before finishing near Trasimeno Lake.
PERUGIA: By car from the North: Motorway A1, exit Val di Chiana, direction Perugia – Rome. From the south: A1 motorway, exit Orte, direction Perugia.
Perugia offers its visitors an intact atmosphere of other times between the medieval churches, the wonders of Perugino, the magic of IV Novembre square, the splendid Fontana Maggiore, the Palazzo dei Priori, the Cathedral and the National Gallery of Umbria. Then the flavors of the best culinary tradition. Of Etruscan origin, the city was built from the sixth century BC on the hills of Porta Sole and Landone, from which dominates the valley of the Tiber River. From the third century BC was under the influence of Rome and in the first century BC it obtained the citizenship. In the Middle Ages Perugia became a free city, reaching in fourteenth century the domain of the surrounding area. Under the control of the Church acquired independence since 1540 with the Risorgimento, period in which urban development took place in the plains, leaving untouched the historic old town and its monuments. Walking Corso Vannucci, the main street of Perugia, full of shops and nice buildings, we reach the heart of the city: IV Novembre Square, built on the foundations of the Etruscan town and the Roman forum later. At the center the Fontana Maggiore (1275-78) designed by Niccolo and Giovanni Pisano, is the symbol of Perugia, with two polygonal marble basins entirely decorated with reliefs depicting the months of the year, zodiac signs, heraldic crests, the liberal arts and Aesop's fables alongside Bible's episodes. The Cathedral, that is its background, was begun in the tenth century and rebuilt in the XIV and XV century by Fra Bevignate: note the pulpit's mosaic on the right of the portal, from which  Bernardino of Siena used to preach.  In the interior there are masterpieces by Luca Signorelli and, in the apse, a fifteenth century choir carved by Giuliano da Maiano. The nearby Palazzo dei Priori, a wonderful example of medieval architecture, built between 1290 and 1440 in Gothic style, houses the Sala dei Notari (late thirteenth century) with fifteenth century frescoes, wooden stalls and bar from sixteenth century, and the College of merchandise, with the sala dell'Udienza entirely lined with fifteenth century wood panels. The palace is home to the Town Hall and the National Gallery of Umbria, to see for the valuable and wide collection of Umbrian art masterpieces from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century. Next to Palazzo dei Priori is the Collegio del Cambio, an ancient seat of the moneychangers corporation, with the magnificent Exchange room frescoed by Perugino. Walking once again Corso Vannucci, past Piazza della Repubblica we arrive in Piazza Italia where  starts the underground city of the sixteenth century Rocca Paolina, work of Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane, offers the visitor a wonderful fascinating underground tour. Its ruins, bare and basic but large, show what remains of the ancient medieval houses, streets, including Bagliona, main axis of the quarter, the well and water tanks, two gunboats and the fortress patrol boats rooms, the remains of the Etruscan Porta Marzia (III century BC) and of the houses of Baglioni family, owners of the place and  city rulers until its surrender to the papal troops in 1540, that took place after the Salt War.  Other notable buildings are the one of the Capitano del popolo, from the fifteenth century, the Old University Building and Palazzo Gallenga Stuart, Baroque, site of today's University for Foreigners. Among the churches we indicate the one of St. Angelo, the oldest, with a circular plan , built between the fifth and sixth centuries, with a Gothic portal of the fourteenth century and Corinthian capitals on the inside columns; the Basilica of San Domenico from fourteenth century but rebuilt in the seventeenth century, with a glass window of Nardo Brothers and frescoes attributed to Taddeo di Bartolo. The Oratory of San Bernardino is instead of the Renaissance period: its polychrome facade with beautiful bas-reliefs by Agostino di Duccio from 1457-61. Archeology lovers should visit the National Archaeological Museum, in the former convent of San Domenico, with collections ranging from Paleolithic to Prehistoric, Etruscan and Roman times.
Wineries to visitAgricola Goretti Produttori Vini  Strada del Pino, 4 , Loc. Pila 06070 PILA - (PG) Tel: +39 075 607316 Fax: +39 075 6079187  Emailgoretti@vinigoretti.com Web www.vinigoretti.com  Founded in Pila, a few miles from Perugia, the company is an example of how tradition and innovation can coexist with respect for nature and love for the land. The one of wine, in fact, more than an activity, is a true family passion passed down from generation to generation and now in the wise hands of Stefano and Gianluca Goretti brothers. The great attention to the origins and its history, finally led to the restoration of the owned fourteenth-century tower in a multipurpose complex with wine bars, tasting rooms, kitchens and bedrooms for a warm and comfortable welcome.  Visits from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 1.00 pm / 3.00 – 7.00 pm; Saturday, 8.30 am – 1.00 pm, preferably by appointment.
Az. Agricola Chiorri di Monica Mariotti  Via Todi, 100 , Loc. Sant'Enea 06070 PERUGIA - (PG) Tel: +39 075 607141 Fax: +39 075 607141 Email info@chiorri.it Web www.chiorri.it  Hilly Company located along the Tuderte road, just 11 km from the historical center of Perugia. The property overlooks a terrace which you can admire the beautiful view of the Umbrian valley and the surrounding medieval towns from: Perugia, Assisi, Deruta and Todi. Mariotti family for several generations has dedicated themselves to the care of the vineyards, and the various phases of production, combining tradition, experience and technology to produce wines of excellent quality. It also includes a new building for wines direct sale and for their pleasant tasting. Visits from Monday to Saturday, 8.00 am- 1.00 pm / 3.00- 7.00 pm, preferably by appointment.
Cantina La Spina  Loc. SPINA - Via Emilio Alessandrini, 1 06050 Marsciano - (PG) Tel: +39 075.8738120 Fax: +39 075.8738120 Email cantinalaspina@tiscali.it   Web www.cantinalaspina.it  The Winery "Cantina la Spina" is born with the intent to combine the best the ancient local vocation in cultivation of vine with current methods of vinification, as well as to enhance the quality of the wines produced. The owned vineyards are situated on a gentle hillside in Spina, Marsciano territory, near Perugia, on a clay loam texture land, rich in limestone, at an average altitude of 300 meters above sea level with East-West facing. Visits from Monday to Friday from 3.00 to 8.00 pm on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. Holidays by appointment.
Cantina Sasso dei Lupi Viale Carlo Faina, 18 06055 Marsciano –PG- Tel. +39 075 8749523 Fax. +39 075.8749510 Emailinfo@sassodeilupi.it Web www.sassodeilupi.it PRESENTI SU FACEBOOK : SASSO DEI LUPI  In September 2008 the General Meeting of the Cantina Sociale Colli Perugini met for the last time, to establish officially the end of this historical reality and greet the birth of the Agricultural Cooperative Company Sasso dei Lupi. Much more than a simple marketing operation, therefore, much more than a renewal of the labels' look, behind this new company there is a strong spirit of innovation, improvement, and a willingness to respect those values that over the years have brought honor to our territory. Wine tours by appointment
Castello di Monte Vibiano Vecchio Voc.Bocca di Rigo 06072 Mercatello, Marsciano Tel.+39 075 8783001 Fax.+39 075.8783283 Email info@montevibiano.it Web www.montevibiano.it 
Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, directed by Lorenzo Fasola Bologna, is an ancient estate on Perugia's hills. Produces extra virgin olive oil, fine wines, champagne. It is a world leader in the production of olive oil in small bottles, with a strong specialization in the airline sector. The winery has recently built, works began in 2002 and completed in 2003. Around the Castle stretch about 40 hectares of vineyards. Winery tours by appointment
UMBERTIDE Umbrian town located in the upper valley of the Tiber River, has a picturesque old center still surrounded by medieval walls along the waterways. The main attractions are the medieval fortress in the village, now used as exhibition center, and churches . Among these, the Collegiate Church of St. Maria della Reggia, with paintings by Pomarancio, the Gothic St. Francis, the church and the museum of Santa Croce with the deposition of Luca Signorelli, the church of Santa Maria from 1486, with a fresco by Pinturicchio.
Wineries to visitCantina Blasi Anna e Mauro Soc.Agr.  Via Villa Pace-Loc.San Benedetto -06019 Umbertide Tel. +39 075.9413451 Fax. +39 075 9413451 Email blasibertanzi@libero.it Web www.cantineblasi.it 
The winery dates back to 1742 and after a conservative and innovative restructuring, today appears as an example of modernity and history, elegance and practicality where producing quality wines  seems almost a moral obligation. In an effort to consolidate a link with the past, the Blasi Family keeps in its products' logo the name of Bertanzi, in order to meet and satisfy the continuity in this place's  history. Currently, the planted area seems to be 20 hectares in which there are native and international varieties. The vineyards are geometric, harmonic, similar to gardens in which emerges everyday life accuracy. Winery visits by appointment
MAGIONE A few kilometers from Perugia is Magione, a small town near Trasimeno Lake, Umbria. It's the old Pian del Carpine. The current name comes from magione, from the French maison (house), from Latin mansio-onis (monastic community or convent, then home). The patron saint, San Clemente, is celebrated on November 23^rd. Do not miss the Fishing Museum, the Torre dei Lombardi and the Palace of the Abbey, historical buildings around the city. Every year, between the second half of July and early August, takes place in St.Feliciano village the feast of Gracchio, competition among fishermen throwing the fishing net .
Wineries to visitAzienda Agricola Pucciarella Via Case Sparse, Fraz. Villa 06063 MAGIONE Tel. +39 075 8409147 Fax. +39 075- 8409440  Email info@pucciarella.it Web www.pucciarella.it 
The Azienda Agricola Pucciarella is spread over 282 hectares in the territories of Magione and Corciano. The vineyards cover 58 hectares of the most suitable and best exposed hilly land. 21 hectares are dedicated to specialized olive groves made in the late 80's. The rest is occupied by woods in the most inaccessible and hilly areas, and in plains by watering arable crops. In 2001 a new winery was built with advanced technological systems, completely underground that houses the department for classic method sparkling wine production and one dedicated to refinement and aging of great value wines in barrels, barriques and tonneaux. Winery visits by appointment
Cantina Terre del Carpine  Via Formanuova, 87 06063 MAGIONE Tel.+39 075.840298 Fax. +39 075.843744 Emailinfo@terredelcarpine.it Web. www.terredelcarpine.it  Founded in 1966 then developed with new members' arrival, with new vineyards planting and with the construction of a new structure for vinification and bottling. The wines produced are among the others Chardonnay, Grechetto, Malvasia and Trebbiano. So far the partners have reached a total of 400 and a vines area of 420 hectares: since 1998 have been re-planted about 200 hectares, respecting the local secular traditions. Winery visits from Tuesday to Saturday from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 2.30 to 6.00 pm, preferably by appointment.
Castello di Magione  Viale Cavalieri di Malta, 31 06063 MAGIONE Tel. +39 075 843547 Fax.+39 075.8478770 Emailf.leoni.castellodimagione@sagrivit.it Web www.castellodimagione.it 
The castle of the Knights of Malta in Magione dates back to 1150-1170. Built as hospitium (shelter) for pilgrims traveling to Rome or Jerusalem, underwent through several changes over the centuries. Housed inside the old rooms of the castle, now restored, the winery offers a suggestive image of what turns out to be a good balance between tradition and innovation. The agricultural company Castello di Magione, covers an area of 550 hectares. The vineyards cover an area of 30 hectares and have a great exposure to the sun that promotes good ripening of grapes. Winery visits by appointment
TUORO The name of the town Tuoro, probably comes from the shape "torus" which in Latin originally meant bulge, protrusion. In fact the village is situated in a dominant position on a small relief that juts out over the northern plains of Trasimeno Lake. The beautiful and still intact countryside, surrounded to the north by dense woods of oak and holm, provide a peaceful and relaxing space to reach on foot or by bicycle. These paths can enchant history lovers, and the naturalists. Do not miss the church of Santa Maria Maddalena, still church of the town, and the church of St. Agatha, which was destroyed in the fourteenth century, but whose ruins still exist.
Agricola Stefania Mezzetti  Loc. Casella ,Vernazzano 06069 Tuoro sul Trasimeno -(PG) Tel.+39 0575 678528 Fax+39 0575 679395 Email marketing.mezzetti@alice.it   Web www.vinimezzetti.it 
The winery's vineyards stretch for about 10 hectares. Eight hectares of black vine Sangiovese, Cabernet, DOC Merlot, Colli del Trasimeno and DOC Cortona, Syrah while the remaining two are of Grechetto grape and IGT white Trebbiano. Parts of the vineyards are located inside of the farm from which is made IGT Umbria's wine and parts are in Terontola of Cortona where is produced a DOC. The wines are the result of organic farming and a carefully selected harvest. The result from this is a product of high quality, healthy and genuine that goes amazingly together with the typical Italian cuisine, made of strong and intense flavors. Winery visits by appointment
  CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO
 Castiglione del Lago is located on a limestone outcrop that was originally the fourth island of the lake but as a result of water levels lowering and the emergence of an alluvial type plain, finally assumed its current configuration. This fertile plain area , the ancient lake flooded area, is bordered to the west by a series of hills that mark the physical boundary with Tuscany. The modern city has developed away from the medieval old town, perfectly preserved. The old town of Castiglione del Lago, still all included within the medieval walls, is practically divided into two major sections: the eastern half is totally occupied by the Doge's Palace and the Fortress, the western half is the town, whose layout, refers entirely to the number 3. In fact three access gates to the town three main streets, three squares, and even the Keep has only three sides.
Cantine da visitareDuca della Corgna - Cantina del Trasimeno Via Roma, 236 06061 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075.9652493 Fax. +39 075.9525303    Email ducacorgna@libero.it   Web www.ducadellacorgna.it
Madrevite  Via Cimbano, 36 -Loc. Vaiano 06061 Castiglione del Lago Tel. e Fax +39 075 9527220  Email info@madrevite.it Webwww.madrevite.com 
Madrevite was founded in 2001 by restructuring the family business, owned by the Chiucchiurlottos  for three generations. The company covers about twenty hectares, assembled into one body. The vineyards are supported for six hectares on the hilly ridge, located south-west, in clay and sunny soils. The name Madrevite is copied from an eponymous tool that was used by the ancient Umbrian wine growers to fix the “usciolo” (the little front door of wooden barrels). The object, restored and preserved by the company, now is the link to the past, respect for tradition and the environment, the values that lead Madrevite in his daily activity. Winery visits by appointment
AccommodationsAgricola Goretti Produttori Vini  Strada del Pino, 4 , Loc. Pila 06070 PILA - (PG) Tel: +39 075 607316 Fax: +39 075 6079187  Email goretti@vinigoretti.com Web www.vinigoretti.com  Az. Agricola Chiorri di Monica Mariotti  Via Todi, 100 , Loc. Sant'Enea 06070 PERUGIA - (PG) Tel: +39 075 607141 Fax: +39 075 607141 Email info@chiorri.it Web www.chiorri.it Cantina Blasi Anna e Mauro Soc.Agr.  Via Villa Pace-Loc.San Benedetto -06019 Umbertide Tel. +39 075.9413451 Fax. +39 075 9413451 Email blasibertanzi@libero.it Web www.cantineblasi.it Agricola Stefania Mezzetti  Loc. Casella ,Vernazzano 06069 Tuoro sul Trasimeno -(PG) Tel+39 .0575.678528 Fax.+39 0575.679395 Email marketing.mezzetti@alice.it   Webwww.vinimezzetti.it
DiningAz. Agricola Chiorri di Monica Mariotti  Via Todi, 100 , Loc. Sant'Enea 06070 PERUGIA - (PG) Tel: +39 075 607141 Fax: +39 075 607141 Email info@chiorri.it Web www.chiorri.it Cantina La Spina  Loc. SPINA - Via Emilio Alessandrini, 1 06050 Marsciano - (PG) Tel: +39 075.8738120 Fax: +39 075.8738120 Email cantinalaspina@tiscali.it   Web www.cantinalaspina.it Cantina Blasi Anna e Mauro Soc.Agr.  Via Villa Pace-Loc.San Benedetto -06019 Umbertide Tel. +39 075.9413451 Fax. +39 075 9413451 Email blasibertanzi@libero.it Web www.cantineblasi.it Agricola Stefania Mezzetti  Loc. Casella ,Vernazzano 06069 Tuoro sul Trasimeno -(PG) Tel. +39 0575.678528 Fax. +39 0575.679395 Email marketing.mezzetti@alice.it   Web www.vinimezzetti.it Duca della Corgna - Cantina del Trasimeno Via Roma, 236 06061 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075.9652493 Fax. +39 075.9525303    Email ducacorgna@libero.it   Web www.ducadellacorgna.it

UMBRIA'S HEART BETWEEN TORGIANO AND MONTEFALCO

The itinerary develops through the most beautiful hills of Umbria, a region known as the green heart of Italy, offering visitors a wide and sunny landscape, with soft horizons, modeled by agriculture has had its great development thanks to the work of the Benedictine monks. The visitor moves to the discovery of villages known by the name, still immersed in the quiet of the past, surrounded by vineyards from which arise the two major Umbria DOCG: Reserve Red Torgiano and Sagrantino of Montefalco. Our itinerary starts from Torgiano , to continue to the discovery of Assisi, Spello, Bevagna and to end in Montefalco.
TORGIANO From the E45 highway exit Torgiano San Martino in Campo follow the signs to Torgiano.
Torgiano is placed on a relief at the confluence of the Tiber with the Chiascio and of the wide valleys traversed by the two rivers. The visitor who arrives in Torgiano is struck by the beautiful hills of vineyards that are used to produce historical wines whose quality is favored by the altitude of the medium hill in summer considerable temperature excursions between day and night. The "Castrum Torsciani" was walled newly in 1276, on the ruins of a Roman settlement destroyed by the Goths in the sixth century. Founded by resolution of the Municipality of Perugia it became, thanks to the excellent location and to the fortifications, place of contended refuge during the long battles between the " nobiles and populares" that tore Perugia through the centuries. From this period remains isolated the Bagliona tower from the sixteenth century. In 1540 the city was annexed to the Papal States then, in 1979, was occupied by the French; after Napoleon, a pontifical vice governor took care of its administration until the Unification of Italy. In the seventeenth century Palazzo Graziani Baglioni, to whose inside you can admire the frescoes by Paolo Brizzi, houses the Wine Museum, opened to public that in 1974 was designed and built by Giorgio and Maria Grazia Lungarotti in support of the local wine economy. The Museum houses, in its twenty rooms, archaeological, technical, historical, artistic, ethnographic collections arranged according to museological criteria that make it one of the most significant "multiple" museums. Always at Lungarotti Foundation is due the Oil Museum, housed in a mill of the sixteenth century: ten rooms lead to the discovery of the botanical characteristics and techniques of cultivation and oil extraction. Among the events we remember the National oenological competition Wine of Italy Tasting Desk (November), the review of Author Vessels for New Wine (November), the event Vinarelli in Torgiano, an event that takes place during the period of Ferragosto and combines art and wine, attracting dozens of artists and fans to paint using wine instead of water to dilute colors.
Wineries to visitCantina Giorgio Lungarotti   Viale Giorgio Lungarotti 2, 06089 TORGIANO - (PG) Tel: +39 075 988661 Fax: +39 075 9886650  Web www.lungarotti.it Email lungarotti@lungarotti.it 
The founder was Giorgio Lungarotti, a pioneer of modern Italian oenology, and he was the one who drew Umbria in the world oenological map starting in the early 60s. Today, Giorgio's daughters, Chiara and Teresa Severini Lungarotti, are leading the 250 hectares of vineyards in Torgiano and 20 in Montefalco, and a winery in which the latest technology enhances the deep respect for the family tradition. The products, from the famous Rubesco and the current Sagrantino, to the excellent extra virgin olive oil, are present in 42 countries as the highest expression of their homeland, Umbria. Lungarotti family has also created in Torgiano a unique and outstanding quality touristic, cultural and production system, that combines the good life, art, culture and hospitality through the Wine Museum, the Olive and Olive Oil Museum, the 5-star Le Tre Vaselle Relais and Poggio alle Vigne e Pometo Farmhouse. The articulation of the various companies of the Group makes of it a strong tool to promote the area and service to the consumer through principles and elements of good living. Winery Tours by appointment.
Terre Margaritelli  Voc.Chiusaccia 06089 Miralduolo di Torgiano Tel +39 075 9889032 Fax +39 075 9889032 Web www.terremargaritelli.com Email info@terremargaritelli.com 
By the desire to imbue products with the value of the land sincerity, as well as of the passion and imagination that for decades have inspired and distinguished Margaritelli people, was founded a profoundly authentic brand: Terre Margaritelli. The company is spread over 52 hectares of vineyards in one body on a beautiful hill, Miralduolo, located in the heart of Umbria, between Perugia and Assisi in the famous wine area of Torgiano. Today the company produces 4 Umbria IGT wine labels for a total of 50,000 bottles, which represent only the starting point of a major development project. Wine tours by appointment.
Strada dei Vini e dell’ Olio dell’ Umbria- Coordinamento Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 25 06089 Torgiano Tel. +39 075 9886037 Fax +39 075 982128
ASSISI From Torgiano follow the SP403 towards Assisi. Established on a spur of Subasio Mount, overlooking the Valle Umbra, Assisi was a flourishing center of the ancient Umbria. Birthplace of the poet Propertius, it grew from the first century BC on earlier Etruscan settlements, Assisi is situated between two major Roman roads, the Amerina and Flaminia. As evidence of this past we have received the vestiges of several monuments. The most significant Roman architecture's piece is in the Town Hall Square: the Temple of Minerva from the first century BC, rededicated to the Virgin Mary in the Christian era, which preserves the original facade with fluted Corinthian columns. In the space below, below the present roadway, was the forum, community civil and commercial center, which preserves the original flooring and many finds kept in the Civic Museum of the Roman Forum. Other remains are near the fourteenth-century Perlici Gate.  Here a row of houses hides the remains of a Roman amphitheater of the first century AD. Piazza del Comune (TownHall square) evidences the Assisi's appearance of a typical medieval town, is the 'secular' square in the city, the seat of the civil power. Here stands the thirteenth-century Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo with the Civic Tower. The Cathedral of San Rufino was built between 1140 and 1253, when the social transformations in Assisi gave birth to the desire for a new church with a real square. From the square, along Via dei Perlici we arrive at the homonymous gate and continuing along the fourteenth century walls, we can reach the Rocca Maggiore, which offers a magnificent panorama of the valley and the town. Crossing the whole town we reach the Basilica of San Francesco. Commissioned by Pope Gregory IX in 1228, just two years after the death of the saint, was built on a site called "Hill of Hell", because there were carried out death sentences, but since then the name was changed into "Hill of Paradise". Inside, some of the largest medieval paintings: from Giotto's famous frescoes of the "The Life of St. Francis" cycle, to the masterpieces of Cimabue. At the end we recommend to linger at the Basilica of Santa Chiara, visitors will be amazed by the rose window and the pink stone of Mount Subasio flying buttresses.
Wineries to visitBrogal Vini  Via degli Olmi, 9 , Loc. BASTIA UMBRA 06083 - (PG) Tel: +39 075 8001501 Fax: +39 075 8000935. Web www.brogalvini.com    Email l.broccatelli@brogalvini.com
The agricultural company  in Torgiano covers an area of approximately 50 hectares. An old farmhouse, recently restored, it looks like a lighthouse from which the rays of the sun radiate going to soften, all around, the beautiful vineyards planted with palm tree and spurred cordon. However the company in the Montefalco area covers an area of approximately 28 hectares. Here is an ancient monastery that seems to ensure the fertility of the vineyards also grown in spurred cordon and palm tree and whose vines are the precious Sagrantino, Sangiovese and Grechetto. The careful selection of grapes, the care which we follow every step of the winemaking and bottling with respect tradition and, at the same time, using the most advanced technologies we can make high quality products; expert hands' care, the great generosity of nature and experience in the wine industry allow us to offer superb products. Winery visits by reservation.
Cantine Bettona Via Assisi, 81 – 06084 Bettona (Pg) Tel +39 075 9885048 Fax +39 075 9885070 Web: www.cantine bettona.com E-mail: info@cantinebettona.com  The company, founded in 1960, brings together work and passion of the wine producers of Bettona town and surrounding areas. Our members give highly selected grapes, from vineyards grown in the best positions on the hillside. The excellent wine production is assured by a careful process of winemaking that even using the latest technologies do not forget the dictates of the traditional processing. The art of the vine and wine is inextricably connected to our territory by natural vocation and centuries of history: a quality guarantee for excellent DOP "Colli Martani" wines  and I.g.p. "Umbria" and "Bettona" ones. Possibility to buy directly in the winery wines and other local food and agricultural products (oil and honey). Winery visits by reservation.
Bianconi Susanna – Valle di Assisi Loc. Tordandrea 06081 Assisi Tel.+39 075 8044580 Fax +39 075 8044709  Web www.vallediassisi.com Email s.bianconi@vallediassisi.com   Among the green hills of Assisi was founded the estate of Susan Bianconi, Valle di Assisi, fascinating and seductive place, where kindness and hospitality coexist with the resort's comfort and the modern business facilities. Staying in the Valle of Assisi means getting in touch with the estate's farm, tasting its fine wines and olive oil, visiting the winery at any time of the year and participating in tastings that highlight the wonderful relationship with a generous and pure land. The estate covers 70 hectares. Winery visits on reservation.
Az. Agr. Saio Via della Passerella, 9 06081 ASSISI - (PG) Tel: +39 075/812940 Fax: +39 075/8019780; Web: www.saioassisi.it      email info@saioassisi.it Mencarelli family's friendly reception, the surprise to be guided through the vineyards to discover the secrets of viticulture and together the pleasure of tasting a good glass of wine in front of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. This is the farm SAIO; 20 hectares of vineyards and olive groves on the slopes of Subasio Mount in which the experience, tradition and enthusiasm for these ancient cultures are combined to the best technologies. Saio offers small productions from indigenous grapes such as Sangiovese and Grechetto and from international grape varieties like Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In the elegant and airy tasting room, converted from an old country house, SAIO wines meet the territory tastes, an excellent opportunity to learn more about Umbria and the fascinating world of wine. Winery visits on reservation.
SPELLO After leaving Assisi runs through the SS147 / SR147 following the signs for Spello. Spello owes everything to ancient Rome: the ten gates, the Augustan walls, the arches, the amphitheater are still there to witness the splendor of the Julia Hispellum colony, which now offers tourists a number of extraordinary paintings and frescoes. Bound access point to the town is the great Porta Consolare. A little further on, going on the right we find the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, in the Baglioni Chapel, home to a tiles floor of the sixteenth century and to three of the finest frescoes by Pinturicchio: "The Annunciation", "The Nativity" and "The dispute between Jesus and the doctors." Continuing going up appear the Church of St. Andrew, from the thirteenth century and the Republic Square, overlooked by many restaurants, painters' shops and the old Town Hall built in 1270.  Once in the highest quarter of the city, the Posterula, begins the descent towards the Belvedere where you can enjoy a beautiful view over the valley. Keeping going down we arrive to the second Roman monumental gate, Porta Venere, that takes its name from its location in the direction of a Venus' temple, in the area of Villa Fidelia.
Wineries to visitSportoletti Ernesto e Remo  Via Lombardia, 1 06038 SPELLO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 651461 Fax: +39 0742 652349 Web www.sportoletti.com Email office@sportoletti.com It is a family business that has always worked in the agricultural sector. To enhance the winery tradition, handed down from father to son for generations, in 1979 the company decided to market his first specific label. Currently has about 20 hectares of vineyards on the hills of Assisi and Spello, on a highly suited land. In the last years it has taken steps to initiate a renewal gradual process of the vineyards, with the introduction of new clones of vines that meet the needs of the market for the production of highly competitive wine. Winery visits by reservation.
BEVAGNA Leaving Spello take the SS75 towards Foligno-Bevagna and take the exit at Foligno North, and then continue in the direction of Bevagna. Of Roman origins, the town now has the appearance of the medieval development result. A must is the Piazza Silvestri where stands the Gothic Palace of the Consuls, place, singularly, in oblique respect to the roads and the churches of St. Sylvester (1195 AD) and St. Michael the Archangel, the fountain, which completes the scene of this square, is a remake of the nineteenth century. The city walls and the gates of the medieval town are well preserved. Moreover there are evidence of Bevagna's Roman origin: the remains of a second century AD temple on which was erected the medieval church of Our Lady of the Snows, the Roman Theatre (second century AD), which stays as foundation of a circular block along the ancient Flaminia and the considerable remains of mosaics belonging, perhaps, to a thermal building reporting sea animals representations.
Wineries to visitAz. Agricola Dionigi  Vocabolo Madonna della Pia, 92 , Loc. Castelbuono 06031 BEVAGNA - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 360395 Fax: +39 0742 369147. Web www.cantinadionigi.it Email info@cantinadionigi.it  The Dionigi Winery produces wine since 1896 when Gabriele moved with his family from Petrignano to Assisi, to these picturesque hills in the territory of Bevagna identifying immediately the type of crop most suitable, the vine. We are in one of the most beautiful and picturesque areas of Umbria, in the town of Bevagna, in a hilly area surrounded by woods. The vineyards are exposed to the sun for most of the day, lying on a gentle hill: such a favorable location ensures an optimal production of high quality grapes. Even today the descendants of Gabriele cultivate vines and make wine with the same enthusiasm and passion that has been handed down. Visits 8.30am/7.00pm every day, preferably by appointment.
Fattoria Colleallodole  Voc. Colleallodole , Loc. Colleallodole 06031 BEVAGNA - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 360371 - +39 335 8342207 Fax:+39 0742 361897  Web www.fattoriacolleallodole.it email info@fattoriacolleallodole.com  The company, which covers an area of about 7 hectares of vineyards for about 30 years has  managed by Milziade Antano, with the help of his family. The vineyards, on clay soils and, rich in minerals, have been planted since 1975, with the area's classic grapes, Sagrantino and Sangiovese. The vinification is made according to tradition, and the wines are aged in oak barrels before being bottled and marketed. In 1993 Mr. Antano built a new structure where to keep the bottled wines for several months before reaching the market. Visits every day, 9.00am - 7.00pm, preferably by appointment.
MONTEFALCO Located on top of a hill, is in the center of the valleys of the Topino of the Clitunno and Tiber rivers. Originally was probably a rural village inhabited by Umbrian. From 1180 there are records of the castrum Cocoroni that already in the twelfth century was a free municipality. At the end of 1249 the name was changed from Coccorone in Montefalco and this, according to local tradition, in honor of Frederick II whose passion for hunting with the pilgrim hawk (Falco pellegrino) was known. Montefalco acquired the title of city in 1848 during this time the municipal area was enlarged with the aggregation of Castelli di Fabbri, Fratta and San Luca. Are still recognizable in the urban setting the oldest core and the medieval castrum, developed in concentric rings around the Circular Square, from which branch off the main streets of the city. We recommend to start your visit from St. Augustine Gate, the principal of the four gates of the walls. Taking Corso Mameli, we reach the Church of St. Augustine and finally we come to Piazza del Comune, located at the center of the town, surrounded by the sumptuous residences of noble families dominated by the Town Hall Building. Nearby there is the most interesting monument of Montefalco, the Civic Museum, housed since 1895 in the former Church of St. Francis, which houses works by artists from Umbria, as well as a cycle of frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. Not far, worthy of note are the Church of San Bartolomeo, a medieval parish church rebuilt in the seventeenth century and the Church of St. Clare of Montefalco, a splendid example of Baroque architecture.
Wineries to visitAgricola Tiburzi Gustavo  Zona Art. Pietrauta 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 379864 Fax 0742 379864  Web www.tiburzicantine.com Email info@tiburzicantine.com  The company is named after its founder, Tiburzi Gustavo Cavaliere del Lavoro, who has been for 50 years active entrepreneur of central Italy in the meats and cold cuts field. The company is located in Montefalco, three kilometers from the historic center, in a strategic transition position for the Umbrian food and wine tourism. The vineyards are situated at about 450 m above sea level cover an area of 8.00 hectares. They all have a density of more than 6,000 vines per hectare and are located in the DOC territory in a uniform way to capture all possible climates and all possible nuances of this incredible land. The varieties planted are all red grapes. Visits from Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, preferably by appointment.
Arnaldo Caprai  Loc. Torre 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 378802 Fax: +39 0742 378422    Email info@arnaldocaprai.it     Web www.arnaldocaprai.it Company founded by an entrepreneurial idea of Arnaldo Caprai in 1971. Over the years there has been an assertion of the estate's wines, by a managerial conducting, supported by research and experimentation and attested by prestigious national awards. Visits from Monday to Friday 9.00 am- 12.00 pm/ 3.00 – 5.00 pm, by reservation.
Az. Agricola Fratelli Tocchi  Poggio Turri, 1, Loc. Montefalco 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742/379287-379767 Fax: +39 0742 354463          Email info@cantinapoggioturri.com Web www.cantinapoggioturri.com  The history of our winery starts in the last foundation year, 2002, made by the owners Damiano and Domenico Tocchi with the name of Cantina Poggio Turri. Our goal is to continue the family ancient tradition founded in 1840 by our ancestor Benedetto Tocchi and continued until today. Visits every day from 9 am to 7 pm, preferably by appointment.
Azienda Agraria Scacciadiavoli  Loc. Cantinone, 31 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 371210 Fax: +39 0742 378272.  Email scacciadiavoli@tin.it   Web  www.scacciadiavoli.it  It's one of the oldest companies in the area of Montefalco. The name comes from an ancient village located close to the farm, where lived an exorcist, named Scacciadiavoli. The business dimension is 130 hectares 28 of which are planted with vineyards and the winery, built in the second half of the nineteenth century and recently renovated, is equipped with modern facilities. "Sola fides", great confidence, imprinted on the emblem which is located on the front of the winery, is the theme, the feeling and the belief that the land will reward the daily work with products of great character and quality. Visit from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am- 6.00 pm Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
Az. Agricola Antonelli San Marco  Loc. San Marco, 59 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 371063 Fax: +39 0742 379158. Email info@antonellisanmarco.it Web  www.antonellisanmarco.it   San Marco de Corticellis was a Lombard cohort. From the thirteenth to the nineteenth century it belonged to the Bishop of Spoleto, as evidenced by a document of the thirteenth century, preserved in the bishop archive of Spoleto. In 1881 Francesco Antonelli purchased the property and started big changes, including the installation of specialized vineyards. In 1979 he started the bottling and marketing of wines that, until then, were mainly wholesale sold.  Visits from Monday to Saturday, 8.30 am- 12.30 pm/ 2.30 – 6.30 pm, preferably by appointment.
Az. Agraria Fongoli  Fraz. San Marco , Loc. San Marco 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 378930 Fax: +39 0742 371273. Email info@fongoli.com Web www.fongoli.com  In the heart of Umbria, in a beautiful environmental setting, extends Fongoli family's estate which for over 70 years has dedicated to vine's cultivation, since Decio Fongoli Calvani bought the estate of San Marco and gave rise to what very quickly became a acknowledged family inheritance. Visits from Monday to Friday: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm / 2.30 – 5.00 pm; Saturday, 9.00 am – 12.30 pm, preferably by appointment.
Azienda Agraria Perticaia  Via Santa Chiara – 06036 Montefalco Tel. +39 0742 920328 fax +39 0742 928119 Emailguidoguardigli@libero.it Web: www.perticaia.it The land owned by the Agricultural Company Perticaia extends for 20 hectares, 14 of which are mostly new plant vineyards and 2 hectares is olive groves. The name "Perticaia" in the Umbrian dialect means plow, which has always been a symbol tool of agricultural activity. The land, located in the town of Montefalco at an altitude between 300 and 350 meters, is mostly medium-mixture, rich in texture, with excellent drainage capacity. The 60% of the vineyard area is planted with the grape Sagrantino, while the remaining 40% is planted with Sangiovese, Merlot, Colorino and Cabernet. The produced wines are  "DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino" and "DOC Montefalco Rosso". The storage and vinification winery, recently built, is placed inside a farm, while the small barrels of French oak aging is carried out in the eighteenth century winery located in the medieval village of Gualdo Cattaneo. Winery visits by appointment.
Cantina Di Filippo Vocabolo Conversino, 153 06033 CANNARA (PG) Tel. +39 0742.731242 Fax.+39 0742.72310 Web www.vinidifilippo.com Email info@vinidifilippo.com  It was Italo Di Filippo that gave a strong impetus for a company known as a symbol of the area. The sons Roberto and Emma, now, have exported the family name in the world. The company's territory covers 30 hectares of vineyards, perched on hills, beautifully displayed in the sun, half way between Torgiano and Montefalco: from the winery can be seen in all its splendor, the town of Assisi, which seems to protect the vineyards.  Here passion is combined with a view of culture that looks to the organic and biodynamic, not as a trend, but as a philosophy of life. Wine tours by appointment
Cantina Còlpetrone – Saiagricola Via Ponte la Mandria, 8/1 , Loc. Marcellano 06030 Gualdo Cattaneo  Web colpetrone@saiagricola.it Email www.saiagricola.it  Located in Gualdo Cattaneo, in a unique environmental context, in the most suited area to the production of DOC and DOCG wines of Montefalco, Còlpetrone increased from the initial 4.5 hectares to the current 140. The Sagrantino grape native to this area, is one of Italy's oldest grape and richest of tannins and polyphenols. For this reason therefore requires a very careful process that enhances strength and uniqueness, and that ensures the right balance and elegance. Parallel to the development of new vineyards has risen Còlpetrone enterprise center, with a total area of approximately 3,200 m2 in the style of the typical buildings of the place. Winery visits: Mon-Fri 9:am-12pm 2pm-5pm weekends by appointment
Azienda Agricola Bocale  via Fratta Alzatura Loc.Madonna della Stella 06036 Montefalco Web www.bocale.it Emailinfo@bocale.it   Arriving in Montefalco in the twenties of the twentieth century, the Valentini family immediately dedicated itself to agriculture, with particular attention to the vine and milling of the olives,which are grown on the rolling hills of Alzatura's territory. A bond, the one with the generous products of those lands, which strengthens year after year, so much to deserve the nickname of Boccale, a dialect term that indicates the two liters capacity pitcher for wine and oil. The history's thread is reflected today by the new generations, who are enthusiastically dedicated to the production of wine, renewing the work of a time with a small five hectares farm named Bocale.  Reservation is recommended for winery visits.
Cantina San Clemente Loc. Polzella- 06036 Montefalco Tel. +39 0742 379164 Fax. +39 0742 371433 Web www.cantinesanclemente.it Email info@cantinesanclemente.it Young and dynamic company, always committed to promotion of Umbrian vineyards products, and in complete harmony with the environment and the traditions of the region. Top wines are Sagrantino, cultivated and harvested in the estate of San Clemente which the winery takes its name from and Spumante Brut Grechetto. Winery visits by appointment
Cantina Novelli Loc. Le Predelle 06036 Montefalco –PG- Tel +39 0744 803301 Fax. +39 0744-814345 Web   www.cantinanovelli.it Email cantina@grupponovelli.it   Surrounded by vineyards and an oak trees grove, Novelli Winery is located in the beautiful hills' setting of Montefalco, and nearby cities and towns rich in art and history. The winery covers an area of 3000 square meters, 600 of which are reserved for the accommodation. Inside Novelli's properties, extended on 800 hectares, about 56 have been selected for the cultivation of grapes: the vineyards for the red wine production are in Montefalco (30 hectares), while the ones for white wine production are in Spoleto (26 hectares). The research and experimentation in the vineyard and in the winery with the best available technology are the foundations on which is based the quality of the work. Winery visits from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm Sundays and Saturdays' afternoon by appointment.
Terre de la Custodia  Loc. Palombara 06035 Gualdo Cattaneo-PG- Tel +39 0742.92951 Fax +39 0742.929595 Email info@terredelacustodia.it Web www.terredelacustodia.it   Owned by a family of Umbrian farmers since 1780, Farchioni family, successfully devoted to agricultural activity, ranging from the classic Umbrian agriculture elements like cereals, oil and vine, to a great industrial history. In 2004 was inaugurated in Gualdo Cattaneo, the new winery that took the name Terre de la Case, where have been planted many new vineyards of Grechetto, Red and Sagrantino di Montefalco in accordance with the Umbrian varietal terroir. Taking on this initiative, the Farchioni Family, fully aware of the enormous economic effort involved, did not leave anything to chance, but creating a winery equipped with the latest technologies and an extraordinary team of men, led by the oenologist, Mr. Riccardo Cotarella , has continued to work with passion, professionalism and modesty. 2010 new in Terre de la Case winery: ... his classic method sparkling wine from Sangiovese grapes vinified "Rosé". Winery visits by appointment
Accommodations:Cantina Lungarotti  Viale Giorgio Lungarotti 2 , 06089 TORGIANO - (PG) Tel: +39 075 988661 Fax: +39 075 9886650; Email:lungarotti@lungarotti.it; www.lungarotti.it
Bianconi Susanna – Valle di Assisi Loc. Tordandrea 06081 Assisi Tel.+39 075 8044580 Fax +39 075 8044709 Webwww.vallediassisi.com Email s.bianconi@vallediassisi.com Az. Agricola Antonelli San Marco  Loc. San Marco, 59 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 371063 Fax: +39 0742 379158; Email: info@antonellisanmarco.it; www.antonellisanmarco.it.
Az. Agricola Fratelli Tocchi  Poggio Turri, 1 , Loc. Montefalco 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742/379287-379767  Fax:+39  0742 354463; Email: cantinapoggioturri@libero.it
Arnaldo Caprai  Loc. Torre 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 378802 Fax: +39 0742 378422; Email:info@arnaldocaprai.it; www.arnaldocaprai.it
Az. Agraria Fongoli  Fraz. San Marco , Loc. San Marco 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 378930 Fax: +39 0742 371273; Email: sfongoli@tin.it; www.aziendafongoli.com.
Cantina Còlpetrone – Saiagricola Via Ponte la Mandria, 8/1 , Loc. Marcellano 06030 Gualdo Cattaneo Web colpetrone@saiagricola.it Email www.saiagricola.it
Dining:Cantina Lungarotti  Viale Giorgio Lungarotti 2- 06089 TORGIANO - (PG) Tel: +39 075 988661 Fax: +39 075 9886650; Email:lungarotti@lungarotti.it; www.lungarotti.it
Bianconi Susanna – Valle di Assisi Loc. Tordandrea 06081 Assisi Tel.+39 075 8044580 Fax +39 075 8044709 Webwww.vallediassisi.com Email s.bianconi@vallediassisi.com
Az. Agricola Antonelli San Marco  Loc. San Marco, 59 06036 MONTEFALCO - (PG) Tel: +39 0742 371063 Fax: +39 0742 379158; Email: info@antonellisanmarco.it; www.antonellisanmarco.it
Cantina Còlpetrone – Saiagricola Via Ponte la Mandria, 8/1 , Loc. Marcellano 06030 Gualdo Cattaneo Web colpetrone@saiagricola.it Email www.saiagricola.it

SURROUNDED BY NATURE AND ITS PRODUCTS: Sipping wine along the Tiber River

RIVER TIBER FLUVIAL PARK The Park of Tiber River includes important territories along the path of the Tiber from Montemolino (Montecastello Vibio) near Todi to the lake of Alviano. Its development along the Tiber River is about 50 km long and includes the towns of Montecastello of Vibio, Todi, Baschi, Orvieto, Montecchio, Guardea and Alviano. In more recent times, between 1959 and 1962 by the damming of the waters of the Tiber was created an artificial basin, which gave birth to Lake of Corbara. The basin of the lake has an area of 10-13 square kilometers, an average depth of 30-40 meters and a capacity of 207 million square meters of water. During this trip we will visit the wineries members of  Umbria Wine Tourism Movement that contribute to the life of the Park, turning into "divine nectar" what nature offers.
TODI According to legend when the works for the construction of the city were in progress on the banks of the Tiber river, an eagle came while the men were still eating and with its claws swept the cloth away, leaving it on the highest point of the hill. The inhabitants of the Valley thought that this was a sign of the destiny and that's how they built the city of Todi on the hill. One of its most famous citizen was born in 1236: Jacopone. Important man of the law, when he was 32 years old he religiously converted starting to lead in poverty a monastic life. Starting from the fifteenth century, after a period of serious decline, the city began to flourish again, thanks also to Bishop Angelo Cesi, have been done important urban and architectural works such as the construction of the Fountain of Rua or Cesia, of the Church of the Crucified and of the beautiful Temple of Consolation, located at the foot of the city and completed after his death.
TENUTA SAN ROCCO Fraz.Due Santi- Loc. San Rocco 14 06059 Todi-PG- Tel. +39 075.8989102 Fax +39 075.8980971  emailinfo@agriturismo-sanrocco.com   web www.agriturismo-sanrocco.com  San Rocco farm covers about 57 hectares on a gentle hill at 350 m. above sea level, facing the city of Todi, which is about 7 Km from. The company productive vocation regards the cereal crops (soft and hard wheat), oilseeds (sunflower seeds), olive growing and viticulture. In order to improve and expand services for clients and visitors, the property is committed to creating a rural development plan which includes grapes local processing with vinification on its own, retail and also typical Umbrian dishes tasting in the farm restaurant that will open soon. Winery visits by appointment.
CANTINA TUDERNUM Loc. Pian di Porto, 146 06059 Todi-PG. Tel. +39 075 8989403 Fax +39 075-8989189  email info@tudernum.it web www.tudernum.it  Cooperative consisting of about 300 members, produces wine only from the grapes grown in the district. Founded in 1958 and situated on the slopes of Todi hill, Tudernum winery is today on the wine scene fully developed from years of experience that have also required sacrifices and investments, but which are the basis of today's quality proposal. The winery has always been concerned to the outside world developments being able to create a modern vineyard where is possible to test the ability of the farmers from Todi able to successfully combine the traditions with new technologies of cultivation. Winery visits by appointment
CANTINA TODINI  Fraz. Rosceto Voc.Collina 29/1 -06059 Todi –PG- Tel.+39 075.887122 Fax.+39 075.887231  emailagricola@agricolatodini.com web www.cantinafrancotodini.com   On the rolling hills, typical of the Umbrian landscape, line up vines rows of different varieties, vines introduced in recent times, added to other existing varieties. The particularly favorable microclimate, the soil composition, the proper care of the land and the care of winegrowers masters have given rise to cultivation of grapes from which are obtained DOC and I.G.T. wines  of high quality. The estate covers 300 hectares of arable land and 25 of DOC vineyards. It's part of the "Colli Martani" D.O.C. area adjacent to "Montefalco" and the "Colli Perugini" ones. Winery Tours by appointment
CORBARA and its lake After the destruction of Nocera (216 BC) by Hannibal, part of the surviving population moved to nearby areas awaiting the reconstruction of the town that took thirty years, which was funded by the Senate of Rome to repay Nocera of loyalty to Rome itself. During this period, probably, is supposed to have taken form the bulk of the residential complex that then became Corbara. With the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy, in 1860, Corbara preserved his autonomy maintained even during the Fascist period, period in which the most important towns had been deleted or combined for electioneering-political   will. In 1943 the invading German troops occupied Corbara which was partly destroyed by the allied bombing and rebuilt with the generous remittances from emigrants. Among the DOC wines are included the Red Corbara Lake, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. For nature lovers it's possible to walk along the shores of the lake, to visit the Gole del Forello ( Tiber karst creeks) and the beautiful caves that open on the sides of the lake.
CASTELLO DI CORBARA Loc. Corbara, 7 05018 ORVIETO Tel. +39 0763 304035 Fax. +39 0763 304035  Emailinfo@castellodicorbara.it Web www.castellodicorbara.it  The company for nearly forty years has been offering a wine heritage of large value, with about 1000 hectares of vineyards located at altitudes ranging between 100 and 350 meters above sea level, with an excellent exposure and plant material of particular interest and currently under study and research. Equipped with a modern winery designed for a vinification of precision it's planning the recovery of the ancient aging wineries located in the basement of the medieval castle, symbol of the company from Corbara . Winery visits by appointment
DECUGNANO DEI BARBI  Loc. Fossatello, 50 05019 Orvieto Tel. +39 0763-308255 Fax. +39 0763-308118 Emailinfo@decugnano.it Web www.decugnano.it  The winery is located on a hill facing the cliff of Orvieto, in the heart of the Orvieto Classico production area. The special and privileged position of the company determines perfect conditions for a quality production. Climate, microclimate and sun exposure are particularly suited to the vine cultivation, as well as the soil of marine origin, marl and clay, rich in oyster and shells fossils from the Pliocene epoch. Winery visits by appointment
ORVIETO  Orvieto origins date back to Etruscan times: the first settlements, are from the ninth century BC and have been found inside the tufa caves dug into the cliff upon which today rises the town. After being annexed in Rome during the third century BC, it remained under its domination until the decline of the West Roman Empire. Later it became a free town, and during the struggles between Guelphs and Ghibellines, was a valiant opponent of Barbarossa, remaining faithful to the Pope. Strong of the Papal States consideration, Orvieto flourished throughout the Middle Ages, reaching its peak of development in the thirteenth century with the establishment of the General Council of the 400 and the election of the Captain of the People. During this period there was a fervent work of construction of palaces and religious buildings among which the famous cathedral, which dates back to 1263, that, with its stunning Gothic facade and the decorations and the inside chapels richness, is the greatest architectural evidence in the city. In the town we also find the old St. Patrick's Well, built in 1527 and designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, the Palazzo dei Sette from the fourteenth century, the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (twelfth century) in which People's Council meetings were held, the churches of St. Andrew (XII century), San Domenico (XIII century), St. Juvenal (XI century) and Palazzo Soliano (1262) in which are housed two museums: the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the Museum of Modern Art. We also remember the striking Underground City and the Necropolis of the Tuff Crucifix from the Etruscan period.
Wineries to visit:
CANTINA CARDETO Loc. Cardeto, Sferracavallo - 05018 Orvieto Tel. +39 0763-341286 Fax. +39 0763-344123 Emailinfo@cardeto.com Web www.cardeto.com   The winery was founded in 1949, it has about 880 hectares, all planted in mainly white grapes vineyards. Under the brand Cardeto work about 400 members, wine producers for many generations. The Winery has always been committed to safety and products quality, in compliance with the food industry rules. To achieve these goals, Cardeto has defined its Quality System in accordance with ISO 9001 and integrated with the health self-control system, in conformity with national regulations and standards recognized by the English, French and German Retail. A trained enthusiastic and friendly staff, will be happy to meet you! Winery visits by appointment.
TENUTA CASTELLO DELLA SALA -MARCHESI ANTINORI- Loc. La Sala 05016 FICULLE Tel.Cantina +39 0763.86127 Tel. Castello +39 0763 86051  Fax. +39 0763.86491 Email castellodellasala@antinori.it Web www.antinori.it  For the past 26 generations quantified in 600 years, the Antinori family has been passionately dedicating to wine production in Umbria and Tuscany. The estate of Castello della Sala today covers a total area of 500 hectares, of which 160 hectares of vineyard, planted at 200 - 400 meters above sea level, on a clay soil, rich in fossils from the Pliocene of sedimentary and volcanic origin. About 8 hectares are covered with olive trees for the production of extra virgin olive oil for domestic use . The Castello della Sala's wines that require aging, are aged in French oak barrels in the medieval cellars 30 feet below the castle which dates from the fourteenth century.
AZIENDA AGRICOLA PALAZZONE Loc. Rocca Ripesena, 68 05019 ORVIETO Tel. +39 0763 344921 Fax. +39 0763-394833 Emailinfo@palazzone.com Web www.palazzone.com   In 1969 Angelo Dubini and his wife Maria Locatelli bought Palazzone farm starting with the renovation of country houses, begun the conversion of what, then, was an almost abandoned location. On the Rocca Ripesena hilly land of clayey and sedimentary origin, with an exciting view on the cliff of Orvieto, have been planted 25 hectares of vineyards to produce wines of great complexity and character. In 1988 the company arrived, with the construction of a new winery, to vinify the whole production and to organize the placing on the market, making "Palazzone" one of the most significant reality among the wines of Umbria. Winery visits by appointment
AZIENDA AGRICOLA BARBERANI  Via Michelangeli, 8 05019 ORVIETO Tel +39 0763 341820 Fax +39 0763 340773 Emailbarberani@barberani.it Web www.barberani.it  The company has a total area of 75 hectares, of which about 50 hectares of specified vineyards, as well as olive groves and other minor crops. The clay-limestone nature of the Company's soils, their hilltop position, the microclimate, positively influenced by the lake beneath, which acts as a heat storage preventing sudden changes in temperature, continuous experimentation and agronomical application, allow the production of grapes of excellent quality, the essential premise to obtain excellent wines. The vinification is carried out separately for each vineyard, with absolute respect for their different characteristics. Winery visits by appointment
VINICOLA FALESCO Loc. San Pietro 05020 Montecchio Tel +39 0744 9556 Fax +39 0744 950725 Email  info@falesco.it Webwww.falesco.it   The Falesco winery was founded in 1979, one of the first objectives was to work to recover the ancient vineyards of the area. The territory, over the centuries, had enjoyed a reputation that came from its outstanding wines, exclusive of papal and old aristocracy's tables, but from many decades, it was in a worrying state of abandon. The vineyards stretch for about 280 hectares along the area that goes from the Lake of Bolsena to the hills around  Orvieto. Falesco Company production is characterized by two lines of products, distinguished by the area of origin. The "Lazio line" includes the production of the Lazio region, in Montefiascone area in Viterbo Province, while the "Umbria line" refers to territories in  Montecchio and Orvieto areas. Winery visits by appointment
ARGILLAE SRL Voc. Pomarro, 45 05011 Allerona Tel +39 0763 624604 Fax +39 0763 629800  Email  argillaesrl@alice.it Webwww.agrillae.eu   Argillae farm stretches on the hills between Allerona and Ficulle northwest of Orvieto on an area of about 258 hectares, 70 of which are in vineyards. The territory is composed by clayey-sandy soils, characterized by the presence of special geological formations called "badlands". The company philosophy is expressed in the choice of the name "Argillae", knowing that to produce a wine and a fine oil, we must start by choosing a suited land. This was discovered after long research, in a unique site, located in Orvieto area and thanks to the structure and the exposure, it's particularly suitable for high quality production. Winery visits by appointment
TENUTA LE VELETTE Loc. Le Velette, 23 - 05018 Orvieto Tel +39 0763 29090 Fax +39 0763 29144 Email tenuta.le.velette@libero.itWeb www.levelette.it  The convenient location of the land, exposed to the sun rays from sunrise to sunset has always promoted the vine cultivation. The microclimate and the tuffaceous soil are also factors extraordinarily favorable to the cultivation of grapes and olives. All wines are bottled directly in the farm by the winemaker. Le Velette Estate products are therefore the exclusive result of their highly specialized vineyards' grapes and of a work done in the most careful observance of traditions. Winery visits by appointment
AZIENDA AGRICOLA CUSTODI GIAN FRANCO Viale Venere Loc.Canale 05018 Orvieto Tel O763- 29053 Fax O763- 29305  Webinfo@cantinacustodi.com Email www.cantinacustodi.com   The estate of the company covers about 70 hectares, 37 of vineyards, at least half of them produces Orvieto Classico DOC grapes, while the rest is used for the production of Sangiovese and other not native high quality vines such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, all derived from careful clonal selections. In 2003 was built the winery above a natural terrace overlooking the cliff and the Cathedral, from which have been "borrowed" the paving stones and roof trusses, as if seeking a direct link with the city. In fact until 2003 the farm used to give the harvest to the cooperative winery and therefore did not produce the wine inside. Only in 2004, the year of investments the production began. Winery visits by appointment
DECUGNANO DEI BARBI Loc. Fossatello, 50 - 05019 Orvieto T. 0+39 763-308255 F.0+39 763 308118  Email info@decugnano.it Webwww.decugnano.it 
The company is located on the hills between Todi and Orvieto. Decugnano is the name that for at least eight centuries marks the area where the company is located. The continuous research aims to further improvements in quality, respect for nature, love of work, consideration for the tradition, all this makes  Decugnano dei Barbi not only a wine but also the expression of a culture and a lifestyle. The company has always believed in the culture of hospitality and this philosophy in recent years has resulted in the decision to devote part of the structure to accommodate the guests. Winery visits by appointment
AMELIA  A charming town built on gentle, rolling and bright hills, colorful by the many species of plants growing there, reaches its maximum altitude in the Monte Croce di Serra 1000 m above sea level. Impressive and of great interest is the Rio Grande stream that crosses all the Amelia area; near Amelia town, by a thirteenth century dam called the Para, the stream creates a lake basin called Lago Vecchio. Is recommended to visit the Tower Palombara , built to produce the fertilizer supplied by doves or wild pigeons; the Four Gate at the entrance of the city: Porta Romana, the majestic one, Porta Leone IV, from the Pope that restructured it, Porta Posterola and Porta della Valle of considerable importance because it used to lead directly to the heart of the city.
CANTINA DEI COLLI AMERINI Loc. Fornole di Amelia 05022 Amelia T. +39 0744 989721 F. +39 0744 989695 Webwww.colliamerini.it   The Cantina dei Colli Amerini was born in 1975, aiming to uncover and enhance this richness that up to that time had expressed only minimally. Its 350 hectares of vineyard have become an evidence and a synthesis of the territory huge potential. Over the time, the number of members of the winery has been increasing, reaching 278 members. In an ideal altitude combination, microclimates, soils, here is an extraordinary varieties and vineyards heritage that have been historically evolving, demonstrating how the area vocation to vine has ancient roots. Winery visits by appointment
TENUTA AGRICOLA DEI MARCHESI FEZIA  via Tiberina 1435 Loc. Narni Scalo (TR) T.+39 0744 759031 F.+39 0744 759031 Emailagricolafezia@virgilio.it Web www.tenutamarchesifezia.com  Located between San Gemini and Narni, in a particularly privileged position, it develops into a complex which includes Farm, Restaurant and the Tenuta dei Marchesi Fezia Winery. The company has an area of approximately 280 hectares 30 of which are planted with vineyards. In the winery, recently renovated, is made the whole production cycle of the wine, vinification, bottling and aging. The structure uses only thermo controlled stainless steel barrel. Winery visits by appointment
VALLANTICA TACCONI OTTELIO Loc. Valle Antica, 280 - 05029 Sangemini T.+39 0744 243454 F.+39 0744 242869 Emailinfo@vallantica.com Web www.vallantica.com  The property covers about 200 hectares 15 of which are in vineyards. The whole vinification process up to the bottling is executed with care and professionalism by expert enologists, who use advanced tools and techniques in the careful respect for tradition . Vallanta also provides, given the magnitude of its spaces, its rooms for the realization of conferences and meetings and promote training courses for the approach to the world of wine and oil. Winery visits by appointment
TENUTA CASTELLO DELLE REGINE Via di Castelluccio – Loc. Le Regine 05022 Amelia T. 0744-702005 F.0744-702006 Emailinfo@castellodelleregine.com Web www.castellodelleregine.com The farm covers 400 hectares around the fortress called Castelluccio Amerino that dominates the valley of the Queens of Narni and Amelia. Currently the company has about 10 hectares of 40 years old vines and 70 hectares of new ones. The harvest is done manually. The sandy-clay soil and the exposure to the south are a perfect combination for a great wine. All around extends the property including a Farm Holidays, a herd of Chianina breed, an olive grove and a hunting reserve. Winery visits by appointment.
AZIENDA AGRICOLA ZANCHI  SP Amelia- Orte KM 4, 640 05022- Amelia Tel. +39 0744970011- +39 0744970089 Fax +39 0744970011
DiningAZIENDA AGRICOLA ROCCAFIORE  Località Collina, Fraz. Chioano 06059 TODI TEL. +39 075.8942416 FAX.+39 075.8948754 emailinfo@roccafiore.it web www.roccafiore.it CANTINA TUDERNUM Loc. Pian di Porto, 146 06059 Todi-PG. Tel. 0+39 75 8989403 Fax 0+39 75-8989189  email info@tudernum.it web www.tudernum.it TENUTA SAN ROCCO Fraz.Due Santi- Loc. San Rocco 14 06059 Todi-PG- Tel. +39 075.8989102  Fax +39 075.8980971 email info@agriturismo-sanrocco.com   web www.agriturismo-sanrocco.com CASTELLO DI CORBARA Loc. Corbara, 7 05018 ORVIETO Tel.+39 0763 304035 Fa.+39 0763 304035  Emailinfo@castellodicorbara.it Web www.castellodicorbara.it DECUGNANO DEI BARBI Loc. Fossatello, 50 05019 Orvieto Tel.+39 0763-308255 Fax.+39 0763-308118 Email info@decugnano.it Web www.decugnano.it AZIENDA AGRICOLA PALAZZONE Loc. Rocca Ripesena, 68 05019 ORVIETO Tel. +39 0763 344921 Fax. +39 0763-394833 Email info@palazzone.com Webwww.palazzone.com AZIENDA AGRICOLA BARBERANI Via Michelangeli, 8 05019 ORVIETO Tel +39 0763 341820 Fax+39 0763- 340773 Email barberani@barberani.it Web www.barberani.it VINICOLA FALESCO Loc. San Pietro 05020 Montecchio Tel +39 0744 9556 Fax+39 0744-950725 Email  info@falesco.it Web www.falesco.it DECUGNANO DEI BARBI Loc. Fossatello, 50 - 05019 Orvieto T. +39 0763-308255 F.+39 0763-308118  Email info@decugnano.it Web www.decugnano.it TENUTA AGRICOLA DEI MARCHESI FEZIA  via Tiberina 1435 Loc. Narni Scalo (TR) T. +39 0744 759031 F. +39 0744 759031 Email agricolafezia@virgilio.it Webwww.tenutamarchesifezia.com VALLANTICA TACCONI OTTELIO Loc. Valle Antica, 280 - 05029 Sangemini T.+39 0744-243454 F.+39 0744-242869 Email jelena.sakic@vallantica.com Web www.vallantica.com TENUTA CASTELLO DELLE REGINE Via di Castelluccio – Loc. Le Regine 05022 Amelia T.+39 0744-702005 F.+39 0744-702006 Email info@castellodelleregine.com Webwww.castellodelleregine.com
AccommodationAZIENDA AGRICOLA ROCCAFIORE Località Collina, Fraz. Chioano 06059 TODI TEL. +39 075.8942416 FAX.+39 075.8948754 emailinfo@roccafiore.it web www.roccafiore.it TENUTA SAN ROCCO Fraz.Due Santi- Loc. San Rocco 14 06059 Todi-PG- Tel. +39 075.8989102  Fax +39 075.8980971 email info@agriturismo-sanrocco.com   web www.agriturismo-sanrocco.com CASTELLO DI CORBARA Loc. Corbara, 7 05018 ORVIETO Tel. +39 0763 304035 Fax. +39 0763 304035  Email info@castellodicorbara.it Webwww.castellodicorbara.it DECUGNANO DEI BARBI Loc. Fossatello, 50 05019 Orvieto Tel.+39 0763-308255 Fax.+39 0763-308118 Email info@decugnano.it Web www.decugnano.it AZIENDA AGRICOLA PALAZZONE Loc. Rocca Ripesena, 68 05019 ORVIETO Tel.+39 0763 344921 Fax+39 0763-394833 Email info@palazzone.com Web www.palazzone.com TENUTA LE VELETTE Loc. Le Velette, 23 - 05018 Orvieto Tel +39 0763-29090 Fax+39 0763-29144 Email tenuta.le.velette@libero.it Web www.levelette.it AZIENDA AGRICOLA BARBERANI Via Michelangeli, 8 05019 ORVIETO Tel +39 0763 341820 Fax +39 0763- 340773 Emailbarberani@barberani.it Web www.barberani.it VINICOLA FALESCO Loc. San Pietro 05020 Montecchio Tel +39 0744 9556 Fax +39 0744-950725 Email  info@falesco.it Web www.falesco.it DECUGNANO DEI BARBI Loc. Fossatello, 50 - 05019 Orvieto T. +39 0763-308255 F.+39 0763-308118  Email info@decugnano.it Web www.decugnano.it TENUTA AGRICOLA DEI MARCHESI FEZIA  via Tiberina 1435 Loc. Narni Scalo (TR) T. +39 0744 759031 F. +39 0744 759031 Email agricolafezia@virgilio.it Webwww.tenutamarchesifezia.com VALLANTICA TACCONI OTTELIO Loc. Valle Antica, 280 - 05029 Sangemini T.+39 0744-243454 F.+39 0744-242869 Email jelena.sakic@vallantica.com Web www.vallantica.com TENUTA CASTELLO DELLE REGINE Via di Castelluccio – Loc. Le Regine 05022 Amelia T.+39 0744-702005 F.+39 0744-702006 Email info@castellodelleregine.com Webwww.castellodelleregine.com

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TUSCANY

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Itineraries of the Region Tuscany

TO THE KINGDOM OF BRUNELLO

In the incomparable setting of Siena in the Maremma woods and the Monte Amiata heights, in a scene of unforgettable forms and colors comes Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most famous and important Italian wines, the one who first has entered in the major international auction of long aging bottles. The itinerary starts from Siena and crosses Castelnuovo Berardenga, Trequanda and Castelnuovo dell'Abate to come up to Montalcino, the birthplace of Brunello.
SIENAUNESCO World Heritage, Siena is a perfect example of Italian medieval town and is located in the hills of Tuscany between the Arbia and Elsa sources, on three hills covered by vineyards and olive groves typical of the Chianti countryside. Walking through its streets you can experience the evocative atmosphere that every year finds its highest expression in the traditional Palio which takes place in the beautiful scenery of Piazza del Campo. Here is the Palazzo Pubblico, built by the Government of the Republic of Siena between 1298 and 1310 as the seat of Government of the Nine, the Tower of Mangia and the Square Chapel, built as a thanksgiving to the Virgin Mary for the escaped danger from the black plague that struck the city in 1348. Also worth a visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which represents the city's Cathedral, whose lower face is the work of Giovanni Pisano, as well as the baptistery, which keeps inside the admirable baptismal font of Jacopo della Quercia.
In the National Art Gallery, inside Palazzo Buonsignori, you can admire some of the most important works of the Sienese painting from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century. The Medici Fortress houses the Enoteca Italica Permanente, which exposes more than one thousand wine labels of five hundred different producers from all over Italy, allowed only after a series of tastings conducted by internal committees. Every year in early June is held the Week of Wine, a rich program of tastings, samplings and moments of cultural enrichment in winemaking excellence.
CASTELNUOVO BERARDENGASurrounded by the fertile hills of Chianti and the Crete incredible landscape, the vast district of Castelnuovo Berardenga surrounds Siena to the north and to the east the landscape consists in the hills that separate the first part of the Ombrone's valley from his affluent Arbia's one, which in some parts marks the town's administrative boundary. The evidence of the medieval settlement can be found in the churches (Quercegrossa, Cagnano, Guistrigona of Cerreto, Sant'Ansano), in the monasteries (Certosa di Pontignano) and in the large number of castles (Montalto, Aiola, Selvole Pievasciata, Cerreto, Sesta, Cetamura, Orgiale, Valcortese), real peculiarity of Castelnuovo Berardenga territory.
Wineries to visitDievole
Loc. Dievole 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 322632 Fax: +39 0577 321018 Web: www.dievole.it Email: info@dievole.it
In Dievole good wine is the right answer to the right question, in vineyard and in winery. A good wine is the perfect synthesis of man and nature. Dievole is the enchanted valley, our commitment is to find the right people. All of the evaluations, from the choice of prototype to that of the clones, form the creation of the harvest path to the innovation in the vineyards and winery, are determined by a single great goal, conquer the right to rise, in the name of the great hope of good wine: character and quality.
Winery visits: Monday - Saturday, 10.00am- 1.00pm / 2.00 pm- 6.00pm

Fattoria dell’Aiola
Loc. Vagliagli 53010 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 322615 Fax: +39 0577 322509 Web: www.aiola.net Email: info@aiola.net
Fattoria dell'Aiola covers about 100 hectares of specialized vineyards, olive groves and ancient woods of oak and chestnut producing over 400,000 bottles annually, combining the vinification traditional methods with the most modern and sophisticated techniques.
Winery visits: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm / 3.00pm - 7.00pm

Poggio Bonelli
Loc. Poggio Bonelli 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 355382 Fax: +39 0577 355383 Web: www.poggiobonelli.it Email: pogbon@tin.it
The company is located south of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of the Chianti Classico origin area. Thanks to its vineyards and to its particularly favorable pedoclimatic position, the company is famous for its wines of great structure and alcoholic power. The estate, which stretches over 50 hectares, surrounded by woods, olive groves and specialized vineyards, also houses a farm holidays with finely restored apartments and various facilities. It is managed by the Monte dei Paschi di Siena's real estate agency, who with efficiency and friendliness guarantees the tradition of the products' quality. Winery visits: daily, by appointment
CASTELNUOVO DELL’ABATEFrom Trequanda we move to the outskirts of Montalcino for a visit to the Abbey of Saint Antimo surrounded by hills covered with vineyards and beautiful natural landscapes, in Castelnuovo dell'Abate. The legend tells that the abbey was built by Charlemagne, but what is proven is its existence already in the nineteenth century. Later represented one of the most powerful Benedictine abbeys. The Romanesque structure surprises for its beauty, built of travertine, has onyx architectural decoration, a material that gives the walls a unique gloss with golden highlights. Inside are beautiful the columns capitals, which are shaped in different forms related to biblical stories or mythological animals.
MONTALCINOPlaced on a hill at 564 meters above sea level, Montalcino has preserved the charm of a medieval village. Its territory, which is part of the Natural and Cultural Park of Val d'Orcia, is covered by vines, olive trees and woods.
The historic center of Montalcino is small and cozy, with narrow streets full of artisan shops and wine bars where you can taste local products and the Brunello wine. The facade of Palazzo Comunale, built between the thirteenth and fourteenth century and seat of the Consortium for the protection of Brunello, clearly shows the link between the town and its wine.
There are displayed ceramic or terracotta arms of the mayors who ruled the place and above all the tiles of Brunello. Every February here we held the Benvenuto Brunello event, with the presentation of a new tile dedicated to the vintage year, with an indication of the quality assessment in terms of stars (from one to five) on the basis of the Consortium tasters judgment.
Also worth a visit the former convent of St. Augustine, where is located the Civic and Diocesan Museum, a must especially for the collection of paintings by great masters. Inevitable the visit to the Rocca, a fortress built by the people from Siena and theater of the last defense against the imperial troops of Charles V. Inside is housed a wine bar, which is the ideal place to taste all the Brunello vintages.
Wineries to visitAbbadia Ardenga Il Poggio
Via Romana, 139 - 53045 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 843150 Fax +39 0577 843450 Web: www.abbadiardengapoggio.it Email: info@abbadiardengapoggio.it
The current agricultural estate comes mostly from the Piccolomini counts, Pope Pius II of Pienza's heirs. In 1807, they started the renovation of the winery at Poggio Torrenieri and, in the same year, they started to commercialize oil and wine towards international cities and markets. The company includes approximately 500 hectares between consisting in arable land, woods and pasture, for breeding livestock, the presence of which restricts the use of fertilizers and chemicals. A company philosophy focused on genuineness, naturalness and the high quality of different products.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.

Altesino
Loc. Altesino, 54 – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 806208 Fax +39 0577 806031 Web: www.altesino.it Email:info@altesino.it It extends north-east of Montalcino, in an area of about 64 hectares, 27 of which are intended for specialized vineyard. On each row of the vineyard is planted a rose bush as a symbol of respect and care of the fields. The fermentation room and the impressive wine cellars have been taken from old structures of Altesi palace, a building dating back to the early fourteenth century, as evidenced by the arm and the words embedded on the front door, while the oak barrels, for Palazzo Altesi and Alte d'Altesi, have been located in temperature-controlled rooms, suitable for the storage phase.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.

Banfi
Castello di Poggio alle Mura – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 840111 Fax +39 0577 840444 Web: www.castellobanfi.com Email: info@castellobanfi.com
Castello Banfi was born from the dream of the Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, already owners of Banfi Vintners, the most important american wine importation company. It covers an area of 2,830 hectares, about 850 of which vineyards. Of an extraordinary experience is the visit of Poggio alle Mura small village, with a traditional wine bar, the Etruscan Balsameria, a local cuisine tavern and a fine restaurant. Inside the castle is located the Museum of Wine and Glass, with rare objects from the time of the Imperial Rome to the present day.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.
Caparzo srl
Str. Prov. del Brunello Km 1,700 – Loca. Caparzo 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 848390 Fax +39 0577 849377 Web: www.caparzo.com Email: caparzo@caparzo.com
The name Caparzo seems to come from Ca 'Pazzo, as evidenced by some ancient maps. The vineyards, wineries and all the equipment have been developed around the end of the sixties, with progressive adaptation and constant updating of both, the land and the wineries. Even today are tested innovative breeding systems and, in particular, several clones selections on the estate, which cover an area of 190 hectares, 85 of which are cultivated with vines, 4 with olive groves, 87 with woods and currently 14 with arable and reseda. Caparzo performs an activity that aims to get the top quality products, achieved by meticulous and handicraft production techniques, but, however, it reveals a modern approach to management, efficient and able in business relationships.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.
Casato Prime Donne
Loc. Casato – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 849421 Fax +39 0577 849353 Web: www.cinellicolombini.it Email: info@cinellicolombini.it
In 1592 the Casato had already been cultivated and used as a hunting lodge. From 1998 it became an independent company of 40 hectares, managed by Donatella Cinelli Colombini, a name linked to the Brunello and to the wine tourism: in fact we owe to her "Open Wineries Day", which in only one day, brought over a million people among the barrels. The Casato added to its name, "Prime Donne", because the work team is entirely in pink. It is in fact the first female winery in Italy; in the interior there are frescoes depicting the ancient history of Montalcino.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.
Fattoria dei Barbi
Loc. Pordenovi, 170 – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 841111 Fax +39 0577 841112 Web: www.fattoriadeibarbi.it Email: info@fattoriadeibarbi.it
Visits and tastings: by appointment.

Tenuta Il Poggione
Loc. Sant’Angelo in Colle – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 844029 Fax +39 0577 844165 Web: www.tenutailpoggione.it Email: info@ilpoggione.it
After more than a century the work of Lavinio Franceschi is still a fundamental reference point for his heirs, who continue to strengthen the company with the same commitment and intact passion, combining the ancient and wise winemaking tradition with innovative techniques . Today, the vineyards of Tenuta Il Poggione all exposed to the South and at an altitude between 200 and 400 meters above sea level, have reached an area of 100 hectares, 60 of which with Brunello grapes. In the constant work of typicality preservation and quality improvement, Il Poggione supports the research and selection of, a drastic reduction of production.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.
Tenuta Vitanza
Podere Belvedere, SP 71 di Cosona Km 2,050 – Loc. Torrenieri 53024 Montalcino - Tel.+39 0577832882 Fax +39 0577 832962 Web: www.tenutavitanza.it Email: info@tenutavitanza.it
New 2000 square meters buried winery realized with modern gravity winemaking techniques and able to not use fossil fuels.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.
Tenute Silvio Nardi
Loc. Casale del Bosco – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 808269 Fax +39 0577 808614 Web: www.tenutenardi.com Email: info@tenutanardi.com
Company founded in 1950, when Silvio Nardi bought the farm Casale del Bosco and started its first production of Brunello, becoming, in 1967, one of the first members of the consortium. Currently, Emilia Nardi, who manages the company since 1990, has promoted a technological and commercial development.
Visits and tastings: by appointment.
Accommodations:
Agricola San Felice
Loc. San Felice 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 3991 Fax: +39 0577 359223 Web: www.agricolasanfelice.it Email: info@agricolasanfelice.it
Banfi
Castello di Poggio alle Mura – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 840111 Fax +39 0577 840444 Web: www.castellobanfi.com Email: info@castellobanfi.com
Caparzo srl
Str. Prov. del Brunello Km 1,700 – Loca. Caparzo 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 848390 Fax +39 0577 849377 Web: www.caparzo.com Email: caparzo@caparzo.com

Dievole
Loc. Dievole 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 322632 Fax: +39 0577 321018 Web: www.dievole.it Email: info@dievole.it
Fattoria dell’Aiola
Loc. Vagliagli 53010 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 322615 Fax: +39 0577 322509 Web: www.aiola.net Email: info@aiola.net

Poggio Bonelli
Loc. Poggio Bonelli 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 355382 Fax: +39 0577 355383 Web: www.poggiobonelli.it Email: pogbon@tin.it
Dining:Agricola San Felice
Loc. San Felice 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 3991 Fax: +39 0577 359223 Web: www.agricolasanfelice.it Email: info@agricolasanfelice.it
Banfi
Castello di Poggio alle Mura – 53024 Montalcino - Tel. +39 0577 840111 Fax +39 0577 840444 Web: www.castellobanfi.com Email: info@castellobanfi.com
Dievole
Loc. Dievole 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 322632 Fax: +39 0577 321018 Web: www.dievole.it Email:info@dievole.it
Poggio Bonelli
Loc. Poggio Bonelli 53019 - Castelnuovo Berardenga - Tel: +39 0577 355382 Fax: +39 0577 355383 Web: www.poggiobonelli.it Email: pogbon@tin.it

DISCOVERING THE WINE NOBILE DI MONTEPUCIANO

The territory of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano stretches from the town, which it takes its name from until the Val d'Orcia reaching the border with Umbria and Trasimeno Lake area. The historic center of Montepulciano, with its history and Chiusi are the references of this land.
 MONTEPULCIANO Motorway A1, exit Val di Chiana, follow the signs for Montepulciano. The town is spread along the crest of a hill, completely surrounded by city walls. Time seems to stand still and the well maintained and kept monuments are famous architects of the past works: Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio, Vignola and Michelozzo. To visit the city you can follow the main road, which you can see many interesting corners from. We recommend to visit: The Palazzo Comunale, Piazza Grande 1, (open Monday to Saturday) from whose tower you can see a breathtaking view, the Duomo, Piazza Grande, (open daily), St. Augustine, Piazza Michelozzo (open daily), the Madonna di San Biagio, located in Via San Biagio 14 below the city walls towards the south (open daily). In addition, although closed, deserve to be seen from the outside Palazzo Budelli, in Corso 73, whose structure in the lower part is articulated with Etruscan reliefs and funerary urns; PalazzoTarugi, Piazza Grande, an imposing palace of the sixteenth century, which is located next to City Hall and is a beautiful example of architecture of the sixteenth century.
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It was born as a group of Etruscan farming villages spread on the hills around the highest one, the Cleusin, where it is said that used to live Porsenna. Walking through the streets of the town you can still feel the lifestyle of the Etruscans. To relive the history of the city we suggest you to start the visit from the National Etruscan Museum, in Via Porsenna 2, tel 0578 20 177 (open daily), then to go to the Duomo, Piazza del Duomo (open daily) where you can also visit the Museum of the Cathedral, tel 0578 226490 (open daily) where you can book visits to the city's underground tunnels.
Wineries to visit:    Bindella  Via delle Tre Berte, 10/A , Loc. ACQUAVIVA DI MONTEPULCIANO 53040 MONTEPULCIANO - (SI) Tel: +39 0578 767777 Fax: +39 0578 767255 
Born from a Rudi Bindella's idea, affirmed Swiss businessman and, totally, it covers 90 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards and 7 are olive groves. In the winery, the wines are treated with special care, in various stages of production, careful not to lose the direct relationship between this art to a very remote cultural heritage, and at the same time, the use of all new production methods, provided by the most advanced technology. A quality assurance that comes from the vine and turns into a glass full of emotions. Winery visits Monday - Friday, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm.
Fassati Fazi Battaglia  Via di Graccianello, 3/A , Loc. Gracciano 53045 MONTEPULCIANO - (SI) Tel: +39 0578 708708 Fax: +39 0578 708705  Ancient winery established in 1913, it became part of the Fazi Battaglia in 1969, in the district of Montepulciano in 1986 was built a more modern and advanced new factory, it's set among the owned vineyards that surround it. The vineyards spread over an extension of 77 hectares, all located on a hill with excellent exposure, ideal for the right ripeness of the grapes, in order to obtain suitable wines for aging. The vineyards are also categorized and numbered so that in the final product the origin vineyard's character remains unchanged. Visits from Monday - Friday 8.30 am – 1.30 pm / 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
Fattoria del Cerro – Saiagricola  Via Grazianella, 5; 53040 – MONTEPULCIANO Tel: +39 0578 767722 Fax: +39 0578 768040  It's the biggest private company producer of Vino Nobile in Montepulciano. It's part of the Saiagricola Spa, agriculture investment company of Fondiaria Sai Spa Group that, in 1978, bought the farm from  Baiocchi family, to which it belonged since 1922. The area is about 600 hectares, 167 of which are vineyards. The hectares registered as production of vino Nobile are predominately located in the area of Argiano and some of them are among the oldest and most important vineyards of the area, so as to be chosen for clones identification and selection. Visits Monday - Friday, by appointment.   Salcheto  Via di Villa Bianca, 15 53045 MONTEPULCIANO - (SI) Tel: +39 0578 799031 Fax: +39 0578 799749  Founded in 1984, however the project of making wine has been materialized only in 1990 as a natural result of the first owners' passion (husband and wife Piccin) because of the nature and pace of living in Tuscany. From that first experience, immediately confirmed by the wine personality and intrinsic quality, was born the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Salcheto whose first vintages can still be tasted thanks to the historic winery's reserves. Visits by appointment.
Az. Agr. Croce di Febo Via di Fontelellera, 19A 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 799337  Fax: +39 0578 799337  Web:www.crocedifebo.com  Directions: if coming from north: From A1 Firenze-Roma exit Val di Chiana-Bettolle, follow the signs for Bettolle, continuous at to Torrita. Arrived at Torrita follow the signs for Montepulciano and continue on highway 146 towards Chianciano Terme. About 500 meters before reaching S. Albino di Montepulciano village turn left towards Cervognano. After about 1 km you will see the sign indicating to turn left. After 300 meters you arrive at the Az. Agr. Croce di Febo. Coming from South: Highway A1 Florence-Rome, exit Chiusi-Chianciano Terme and follow the signs for Chianciano Terme then follow the signs for Montepulciano. Once past Montepulciano St. Albinus village, after the Thermal baths of Montepulciano, after about 800 meters turn left towards Cervognano. After about 1 km you will see the sign indicating to turn left. After 300 meters you arrive at the Az. Agr. Croce di Febo.
Az. Agr. Godiolo Via Acquapuzzola, 13 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 757251  Fax: +39 0578 757251  Web: www.godiolo.it
Az. Agr. Nottola S.r.l. S.S. 326 di Rapolano 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 707060  Fax: +39 0578 707682  Web:www.cantinanottola.it  Days and opening hours: every day from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 20.00 Directions from  South: A1 exit (# 29) Chiusi-Chianciano Terme. At the exit turn right twice and follow the signs Chiusi, after 3 km turn left, direction Siena, Sinalunga, Acquaviva. Arrived in Acquaviva, go towards the hospital and after about 3 km you will find Villa Nottola on the right. Direction From North: A1 exit (# 28) Valdichiana go left towards Montepulciano, pass Torrita di Siena village, follow signs for Chiusi, Montepulciano (Via Nottola)  and Hospital. Arrived in Gracciano, turn right towards Chiusi and after about 1 km you will find Villa Nottola on the left. Coordinates GPS N 043°  The Azienda Agricola Nottola is a magnificent vineyard hill overlooking the whole Val di Chiana, located in the fine wine area in which for more than 1000 years has been produced the vino Nobile. My father, Cavaliere Anterivo Giomarelli, purchased the Company at the late 80's realizing right away an important renovation of the houses and the Main Villa  in addiction to the new winery construction, in full respect of the morphology of the place and the surrounding landscape. Today Nottola consists in 23 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and a 1,700 square meters winery with modern technological systems that guarantee the production chain to the most delicate moment, the bottling.The barrique and the aging cellars and the buried at a naturally constant temperature in historic rooms dating from the eighteenth century. Next to the winery, guarded among the picturesque landscape of Montepulciano, lies Villa Nottola Holiday Farm Complex is a historical place of relaxation, which owes its name to the near winery.
Cantina del Redi Via di Collazzi, 5 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 757166  Fax: +39 0578 757166  Web:www.cantinadelredi.com
Contucci Via del Teatro, 1 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 757006  Fax: +39 0578 752891  Web: www.contucci.it  Days and opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am- 12.30 pm and 2.30 – 6.30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 09:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2.30 - 6.30 pm Directions: From North: A1 exit Val di Chiana. From the South: A1 exit Chiusi-Chianciano. In both cases, follow the signs for Montepulciano and then to the Old Town and Piazza Grande. The winery construction dates back to the thirteenth century, while the homonymous palace, residence of Pope Julius III and also of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I, was built in the sixteenth century by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder. It covers 170 hectares, 21 of which are vineyards at an altitude ranging between 280 and 450 meters, the vineyards consist only of native grapes, the products sale is distributed in the biggest international markets. As the most ancient winery of Montepulciano, acts just as a reservoir of memory for the whole enology of Montepulciano, so that it keeps alive traditions and typical activities.
Dei Maria Caterina Via di Martiena, 35 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 716878  Fax: +39 0578 758680  Web:www.cantinedei.com  Days and opening hours: by appointment. Directions: From North: A1 exit Val di Chiana. From South: A1 exit Chiusi-Chianciano. In both cases, follow the signs for Montepulciano, and then the company signage. Founded in 1985 by Dei family and located in the landscape of Montepulciano, consists of 4 production units: Martiena, Bossona the Ciarliana, the Piaggia, favored by exposure and soil composition. The wineries are equipped with modern wine-making facilities and with two areas of impressive visual impact for the wood aging; the very low yields per hectare have been the main criterion for the business conducting, to promote the absolute quality of the Vino Nobile, enhancing the native grapes.
Fattoria della Talosa SARL Via Talosa, 8 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 758277  Fax: +39 0578 752884  Web: www.talosa.it
Le Tre Berte S.n.c. Strada Statale 326 ET, 85 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 348 0355951  Fax: +39 0578 809070  Web:www.letreberte.it
Soc. Agr. Il Cavalierino srl Via di Poggiano, 17 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 758733  Web: www.cavalierino.it
Soc. Coop. Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano Via Provinciale, 7 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 716092  Fax: +39 0578 716051  Web: www.vecchiacantina.com
 Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Piazza Grande, 7 53045- Montepulciano Tel: +39 0578 717484  Fax: +39 0578 752749  Web: www.stradavinonobile.it  Days and opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00am/1.00pm 3.00pm/6.00pm
Dining:   Bindella  Via delle Tre Berte, 10/A , Loc. ACQUAVIVA DI MONTEPULCIANO 53040 MONTEPULCIANO - (SI) Tel: +39 0578 767777 Fax: +39 0578 767255 info@bindella.it - www.bindella.i

CHIANTI CLASSICO ITINERARY

The geographic area where Chianti DOCG is produced, officially called Classico, is found in the
districts of Firenze and Siena, specifically among the hills of Chianti west of Val di Pesa and Val
d’Elsa, criss-crossed with many roads that lead to the production sites of the famous wine.
This itinerary suggests a departure from Greve in Chianti, passing through Panzano, Volpaia,
Radda, Gaiole, to ultimately arrive in Monteriggioni.

GREVETake Highway A1, exit at Firenze Sud. Once off the highway pass by the Sheraton and follow the
signs for SP 127, and arrive at Grassina by following the state road #222, Chiantigiana.
When visiting this city, you must see the Piazza del Mercato, at the centre of a densely populated
area. Full of rural parishes and churches, strewn with castles and feudal villages, that after the
conquest and successive Florentine transformation became distinguished residences, towns, and
factory-towns.
On this ancient piazza appears the Palazzo Comunale, rising above the other old, magisterial
palazzos, whose construction began in 1485 and ended in 1489. Above this building was
constructed the new palazzo comunale, beginning in 1894 and ending in 1895.. The administration
had its first seating there on January 24, 1896, as is stated on the memorial plaque in the entrance
hall.
On the opposite side from the palazzo is the Chiesa di Santa Croce, on the site where a small
medieval chapel was found and then demolished at the beginning of the 18th century to make way
for the new construction. The church, with three aisles and a semicircular apse, was constructed in
the Neo-Renaissance style between 1833 and 1835, under the direction of architect Luigi de
Cambray-Digny (the garret’s decoration is a direct reference to the Chiesa di Santo Spirito in
Florence). Several highly esteemed works of art are kept inside the church, among which are a
trilogy by Bicci di Lorenzo representing the Madonna col Bambino e Santi (from the first half of
the 15th century), and an elegant, Neoclassical, glazed ceramic depicting the Sacra Famiglia.
We must mention the small but valuable Museum of Sacred Art of San Francesco, with its
enclosed document centre, that informs visitors about the principal works contained in the churches
and parishes of the region, that altogether constitute the so-called, “diffuse museum.” The collection
of sacred art, taken in this context, also creates testimony to historical and cultural identity in
Florentine Chianti, by revealing works of art and handiworks derived from the territory’s churches.
In December 2004 an archaeological section was inaugurated to display recovered finds from
archaeological excavations in the area.
Not to be missed are the antique street market on Easter Monday, the sensational flower market in
May, and the Chianti wine show in September, one of the most important shows of the region.
Don’t leave Greve in Chianti without visiting the Castello di Montefioralle, encircled by 2 walls
since antiquity so that housing could be established. It is considered one of the most ancient villages
in Chianti that traces back to Etruscan-Roman times. The walls created an octagonal perimeter and
were partly destroyed, as well as the towers, during the months when Florence was under siege by
Emperor Carlo V’s armies. Their current aspect goes back to the 1500’s when the walls were fit
with houses constructed with materials left over from the destruction of the towers. Visit the Chiesa
di S. Stefano with works of art from 1200 and 1400 and the Pieve di S. Cresci in Montefioralle,
outside the city walls, that is one of the oldest churches in Chianti. The original structure was put up
in the XII century. The Piave di S. Cresci is characterized by the portico at its entrance with two
mullioned openings. Inside, the presbytery is supported by 4 columns and 6 semi-columns.

Wineries to Visit
Casa Vinicola Carpineto SncLoc. Dudda, 17/B, Loc. Dudda 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 8549086 8549062 Fax:
055 8549001.
Founded in 1967 by Giovanni Carlo Sacchet and Antonio Mario Zaccheo, under whose direction
the company has attained an international reputation, attestable by its numerous awards and
acknowledgements. The winery merits recognition for its long aging, even up to 6 to 12 months,
pushing the limits of various disciplines. Confirming the spirit of the two associates, innovators of
tradition, they are still in the process of many other experiments, always maintaining the great
historical value of Tuscany. In fact, their line of wines include some of the most prestigious
DOCG’s.
Booking required for visits.

Castello di QuercetoVia A. Francois, 2, Loc. Lucolena 50020 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 85921 Fax: 055
8592200.
Castello di Querceto, of Longobard origins and under ownership of the Francois family since 1897,
it was erected as a lookout over Via Cassia Imperiale, one of the principle roads during the Roman
era. Today, framed by the green of the woods and hills, the castle maintains it’s original Medieval
image. In 1924 it became part of the 33 founding establishments of the Consorzio del Chianti
Classico. In its cellars are conserved valuable bottles from antiquity that remain from the first
harvest of the 20th century. At the bottom of the valley there happens to be a picturesque little lake
for trout fishing..
You can visit the winery according to the following schedule. Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:00 / 2:00
– 5:00.
The company offers the possibility to stay in one of their 10 agriturismo apartments; some of which
are located right in the middle of the establishment, a short distance from the Medieval castle, with
access to the old stone courtyards where their wine shop, the offices, and the old aging cellar are
sound.

Castello di UzzanoVia di Uzzano, 23 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 8544851 Fax: 055 8544851.
This is one of the historic companies of Chianti Classico. It extends over a 33 hectare area planted
in vines, where the prestigious varieties of Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Malvasia, Canajolo are grown
and can account for an annual production of approximately 200 000 bottles. Moreover, it is
equipped with an ample and welcoming hall used for tastings of all their products; the proprietors
are pleased to welcome connoisseurs and new appreciators of the art of wine to their direct sales
store.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 12:00 / 2:00 – 6:00 (winter season); Everyday, 11:00 – 5:00, with a
booking (summer season).
We recommend that you make a stop at the establishment to try their wines coupled with typical
regional products. A booking is preferred.

Castello di VerrazzanoVia S. Martino in Valle, 12 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 854243 Fax: 055 854241.
The castle, of Etruscan origins and subsequently Roman, stands in a panoramic position in Val di
Greve. It was owned by the Verrazzano family since the 7th century and in 1485 the notable
Giovanni was born, the famous discoverer of the bay of New York and much of the Eastern
American coast. The beauty of the castle and natural countryside justifies the continuing and
constant flow of tourists, attracted to the late Renaissance garden and the winery’s history.
Winery Visits: Monday – Friday, 11:00 – 1:00 / 3:00 – 5:00.
Besides visits for tastings, it is possible to book a stay in the farmhouse on the property, converted
into an agriturismo.

Distillerie BonolloVia Citille, 43/C 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 8544466 Fax: 055 8544520.
The history of the Distillerie Bonollo does not come from interest in the search for adventure, but
from five generations of men from one family. Everything began in the Veneto region, during the
second half of the last century, when Giuseppe perpetuated the 100 year old tradition of grappa
distillation. In 1918 his son Luigi, a man of great initiative, opened a distillery at Emilia, in
Formigine, to make the fragrant Lambrusco wines. With the passing of years the company has
grown and acquired fame, also in the world of liqueurs..
Booking required for visits.

Fattoria di CalcinaiaVia di Citille, 84, Loc. Greti 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: +39 055 854008 Fax: +39 055
854008.
Owned by the Capponi Counts since May 23, 1524, Calcinaia is the heart of the family; generation
after generation, family members give new life to the fields, forests, vineyards, and cellars, like
every spring gives new life to the earth. And what could be a better example of this continuous
renewal than wine? Every harvest, the family shares the hopes, worries, pride, and commitments
that are included in the work. Chianti Classico of Villa Calcinaia is the purest expression of
tradition and is justly proud to be called Capponi.
Booking required for visits.
Guests at Villa Calcinaia can arrange a stay in one of the various apartments recently derived from
the typical farmhouses of the village. The apartments of San Pierino are valued for their
harmonization between more modern comforts, with attention to history, tradition, customs, and
architecture of the countryside.

Fattoria di Lamole Castello delle StincheLamole, 70, Loc. Lamole 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 8547065 Fax: 055 8547065.
The agricultural activities are predominantly centred around vineyard management to recover land
that was previously abandoned, because of the difficulty with mechanization, which are revalued
today for their use in producing prestigious wines.
The 200 hectares of forest land are the object of the recuperation since 1992 with restoration of
cutting shifts. The farm’s pastures are stilled used for raising sheep today.
There are many choices available for those who wish to stay in one of the establishment’s
agriturismos, for information contact the following: 39 055 854 7065 – info@fattoriadilamole.it
Otherwise, with a booking (tel. 055 8547390) you may taste the typical dishes of the area, among
which is a special grilled sausage from Siena’s historic centre, “salsiccia di cinta sinese.”

Villa VignamaggioVia Petrolio, 5 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: +39 055 854661 Fax: +39 055 8544468.
The Villa Vignamaggio, surrounded by an elegant Italian garden, is set in a spendidly typical
Chianti frame of olive groves and vineyards that are an authentic and admirable testimony to a
rustic Renaissance way of life. The villa’s core was constructed in the 14th century to house
Gherardini’s art, to whom the celebrated Mona Lisa, “la Gioconda,” by Leonardo da Vinci
belonged. Since 1988 Gianni Nunziante, the present proprietor, has reconstructed the buildings and
garden and has undertaken a project to renovate the vineyards and cellars.
Bookings can be made for bed and breakfast in the rooms, apartments, and suites of the restructured
farmhouses.

PANZANOTake the state road #222 to arrive at Castello di Panzano, of Roman-Barbarian origins. In spite of
the assaults and destruction over the centuries, the castle’s structure still conserves many of the
characteristics that made it an important fortress during the wars between Florence and Siena, in the
second half of 200. Original documents from the era show its development under the ownership of
Ricasoli Firidoli, the same person who was previously occupied with constructing the Montegrossi
and Brolio castles. Where the Chiesa di Santa Maria is now situated, it is still possible to admire
part of the castle walls and old towers, one of which is currently used as the church’s bell tower.
Pass under the round arch of the original castle door and don’t forget to visit the original tower
house, situated in front of the dungeon.

Wineries to Visit
Basilica Cafaggio Società Agricola a.r.l.Via S. Martino in Cecione, 5 50020 PANZANO IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: +39 055 8549094 852949
Fax: +39 055 854909.

VOLPAIAYou must get off the Chiantigiana state road (#222), to put yourself on a secondary road to arrive in
Volpaia, a perfect Medieval village built around a castle which, with its location on the borders of
Florence and Siena, must have been notably important for defence. Inside the castle, where the
ambiance has been commendably conserved, is situated an unusual religious building, the Chiesa di
Sant’Eufrosino, called the “Commenda,” dedicated to the bishop from the East who is considered
the Evangelist of Chianti.

Wineries to Visit
Castello di VolpaiaLoc. Volpaia 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 735066 Fax: 0577 738619.
The present farm was recuperated to its current state with attentive and quality repairs, bringing to
light various buildings, tunnels, churches, and palazzos transformed into cellars and small rooms,
while maintaining its typicality and without becoming a kitschy tourist site. Volpaia is a town
where the agricultural life of today maintains traditions from the 1200’s for typical cultural
productions of the area: grapevines and olives.
Visits can be booked any day of the week.

RADDA IN CHIANTIKeep going south where Radda in Chianti is situated. It boasts Etruscan origins: traces of these
mysterious people are found in the habituated areas of this territory. In 1384 it became the chief
town of Lega del Chianti, that also included the territories of Castellina and Gaiole in Chianti (the
“leagues” were individual jurisdictions, that reunited the Florentine countryside, with administrative
functions, equipped to meet the specific needs for defence).
Radda still conserves some of its ancient encircling walls and Medieval town structure, formed in
an elongated ellipse. In the village centre is the Palazzo del Podestà, constructed in the 1400’s with
a coat of arms adorning its façade, and the Chiesa di San Niccolò. Nearby, and worth mentioning,
is the Francescan Convent of S. Maria in Prato, home to a religious art museum with works
derived from the churches of Radda and Gaiole. Radda is the centre of the Consorzio Chianti
Classico, founded in 1924, and of the Centre for Chiantigiani Studies.

Wineries to Visit
Podere Terreno alla Via della VolpaiaVia della Volpaia 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 738312 Fax: 0577 738400.
This is a small vine-growing, wine-producing, and farm holiday company immersed in the green of
the vines and hills of Chianti Classico. It was built from a farmhouse, dating from the 1500’s, that
maintains its original “cotto” floors and antique ceiling beams of oak and chestnut. This is the ideal
place for a relaxing vacation, but it is also full of discoveries.
Visits can be booked any day of the week.

Castello d’Albola Soc. Agr. SempliceVia Pian d’Albola, 31 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 738019 Fax: 0577 738793.
The farm’s oldest and most charming buildings, with the historical dungeon, was constructed in the
12th century, when the property belonged to the nobility landowners of Monterinaldi. Later it
belonged to the people who created the history of Tuscany. Since the 70’s Castello d’Albola has
been owned by the Zonin family.
Visits everyday at 12:00 / 2:00 / 5:30.

GAIOLE IN CHIANTIIn 1300, with the “Lega del Chianti” proclamation, Gaiole became the main city of “terziere,” and
the importance of this place grew, although already famous for its trade and customs market on the
road to Siena. Today it hosts, from June to September, numerous fairs and festivals, culminating in
“Settembre Gaiolese,” a celebration of the harvest. Around Gaiole is found the largest concentration
of farms and castles, at least 15, some of which have a decidedly grand historical and vinicultural
importance. The itinerary from Gaiole to Siena passes through the historical Brolio castle-village. It
has been a residence for the family of baron Bettino Ricasoli since the Middle Ages, who had many
turns as president of the Consiglio in the years before Italy’s unification (1860). The castle, from the
9th century, was remodelled in the 15th century in the Florentine style.

Wineries to Visit
Castello di CacchianoMonti in Chianti, Loc. Cacchiano 53010 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 747018 Fax: 0577
747157.
An historical winery in the central core of a thousand-year-old castle, part of which is from the 17th
century (vinification), and in part Medieval/Renaissance (aging).
Booking required for visits.
Cantine del Castello di Brolio
Its history began in the 12th century, when the ownership of this land was passed on from the
Republic of Florence to the Ricasolis, a family that was involved politically and militarily in the
fight between Florence and Siena, as well as undertaking agricultural activities in Brolio on land
that covered approximately 1200 hectares. The family name was linked, irrevocably, to the
individualization of Sangiovese as the principle grape in Chianti Classico wines, furthering the
extraordinary tradition expressed over the centuries in the production of quality wines, making
Brolio synonymous with Italian wine.
Booking required for visits.

Badia a ColtibuonoLoc. Badia a Coltibuono 53013 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 74481 Fax: 0577 749235.
In 1051 monks of the Vallombrosa order began construction on the “Buon Raccolto” monastery,
while simultaneously planting the first indigenous vineyards. In the 15th century the establishment
underwent further development, under the patronage of Lorenzo de’Medici. In 1810, as a result of
Napoleonic domination, the monks were forced to give up their estate. During the following years
the estate’s ownership was sold, first through a lottery, and then in 1846 it was acquired by Michele
Giuntini, an ancestor of the current owner. Under the leadership of Piero Stucchi Prinetti the farm
was transformed into a company, making itself known in Italy and abroad.
Visits everyday, every hour on the hour from 2:00 – 5:00.

Azienda Agricola Rocca di CastagnoliLoc. Castagnoli 53013 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 731004 Fax: 0577 731050.
This is a young vine-growing and wine-producing company that is already very prestigious; it has
succeeded in reaching a significant size in a short time. A place dedicated to entertainment and free
time, good dining and relaxation, with a restaurant and an agriturismo well considered as natural
complements to Rocca’s cellars and vineyards.
Winery visits: Monday, Wednesday – Friday, 9:00 – 1:00 – 2:00 – 6:00; Tuesday, 2:00 – 6:00;
Saturday, 9:00 – 1:00. Booking required.
Castello di san Donato in Perano
Loc. San Donato in Perano 53013 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 744121 Fax: 0577
745023.
Booking required for visits.

MONTERIGGIONIThe route of Chianti Classico makes an obligatory pass by Siena without actually touching it and
heads towards the south to join the first part of the main highway for Florence, arriving at
Monteriggioni.
The town was built by the Sienese on the back summit of a hilly area with the town walls on the
cliff’s border and it’s thirteenth-century structure is well-conserved. The houses within are situated
around the lovely 14th century parish. The inhabitants number little more than two hundred. On the
piazza you will find a wonderfully characteristic restaurant; several artisanal stores, most commonly
featuring wrought iron and lace.

Wineries to Visit
Castel PietraioStrada di Strove, 33, Loc. Castel Pietraio 53035 MONTERIGGIONI – (SI) Tel: 0577 300020 –
301038 Fax: 0577 300977.
The charming atmosphere of an historical residence in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and
Siena, makes Castel Pietraio, with its Medieval village, the property’s vines and cellars, a veritable
“Wine Resort” that welcomes those who want a different sort of vacation that unites modern
comforts with the sensation of finding onself in the past, enchanted by the scent of Chianti’s hills.

Where to Stay
Castello di Querceto
Via A. Francois, 2, Loc. Lucolena 50020 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 85921 Fax: 055
8592200.
querceto@castellodiquerceto.it - www.castellodiquerceto.it
Castello di Terrazzano
Via S. Martino in Valle, 12 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 854243 Fax: 055 854241.
info@verrazzano.com - www.verrazzano.com
Fattoria di Calcinaia
Via di Citille, 84, Loc. Greti 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: +39 055 854008 Fax: +39 055
854008.
villacalcinaia@villacalcinaia.it - www.villacalcinaia.it
Fattoria di Lamole Castello delle Stinche
Lamole, 70, Loc. Lamole 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 8547065 Fax: 055 8547065.
Info@fattoriadilamole.it - www.fattoriadilamole.it
Castello di Volpaia
Loc. Volpaia 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 738066 Fax: 0577 738619.
info@volpaia.com - www.volpaia.com
Podere Terreno alla via della Volpaia
Via della Volpaia 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 738312 Fax: 0577 738400.
podereterreno@chiantinet.it - podereterreno.it
Castello di Cacchiano
Monti in Chianti, Loc. Cacchiano 53010 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 747018 Fax: 0577
747157.
cacchiano@chianticlassico.com
Badia a Coltibuono
Loc. Badia a Coltibuono 53013 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 74481 Fax: 0577 749235.
info@coltibuono.com - www.coltibuono.com
Azienda Agricola Rocca di Castagnoli
Loc. Castagnoli 53013 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 731004 Fax: 0577 731050.
info@roccadicastagnoli.com - www.roccadicastagnoli.com
Castel Pietraio
Strada di Strofe, 33, Loc. Castel Pieatraio 53035 MONTERIGGIONI – (SI) Tel: 0577 300020 –
301038 Fax: 0577 300977.
info@castelpietraio.it - www.castelpietraio.it
Where to Eat
Castello di Uzzano
Via di Uzzano, 23 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 8544851 Fax: 055 8544851.
uzzano@val.it - www-agricolauzzano.com
Fattoria di Lamole Castello delle Stinche
Lamole, 70, Loc. Lamole 50022 GREVE IN CHIANTI – (FI) Tel: 055 8547065 Fax: 055 8547065.
info@fattoriadilamole.it - www.fattoriadilamole.it
Castello di Volpaia
Loc. Volpaia 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 738066 Fax: 0577 738619.
info@volpaia.com - www.volpaia.com
Podere Terreno alla via della Volpaia
Via della Volpaia 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 738312 Fax: 0577 738400.
podereterreno@chiantinet.it - www.podereterreno.it
Badia a Coltibuono
Loc. Badia a Coltibuono 53013 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 74481 Fax: 0577 749235.
info@coltibuono.com - www.coltibuono.com
Azienda Agricola Rocca di Castagnoli
Loc. Castagnoli 53013 GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – (SI) Tel: 0577 731004 Fax: 0577 731050.
info@roccadicastagnoli.com - www.roccadicastagnoli.com
Castel Pietraio
Strada di Strofe, 33, Loc. Castel Pietraio 53035 MONTERIGGIONI – (SI) Tel: 0577 300020 –
301038 Fax: 0577 300977.
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2012-01-31T10:33:00.000-08:00

Itineraries of the Region Marche

TRAVELING BETWEEN HILLS AND MOUNTAINS TO DISCOVER THE LACRIMA MORRO D'ALBA

Our journey begins in the discovery of the Lacrima Morro d'Alba among the wineries that produce it:  thanks to the tradition and to some producers in the territory's pride all the stocks of Vitis vinifera grape cultivated with Lacrima vine obtained DOC denomination, otherwise would have been explanted in favor of others. It is said that the name "Lacrima" comes from the fact that some berries, when fully mature, break and, consequently, "shed tears". Initially the DOC area included only Morro d'Alba, now the area has been extended to surrounding towns, too. Morro d'Alba is our starting point, heart of the homonymous denomination, and we continue towards the inland, in the area marked by the River Esino path: an area characterized by gently rolling hills where, on our way, we can see villages as Belvedere Ostrense, Ostra Vetere, Serra de Conti and Montecarotto and then we continue towards the Apennines with Maiolati Spontini and Castelplanio. In our journey will be touched some towns included in the probably most famous denomination of the region: the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. These are the steps of an itinerary where art, history and nature will satisfy even the most demanding visitors thanks to its beauty and variety of places.
MORRO D’ALBA  Highway A14, exit Senigallia, direction Ostra, after about 8 km you will find a crossroads for Morro d'Aba (16 km from the exit); Highway A14, exit Ancona Nord, direction Chiaravalle, then Monte San Vito, and finally Morro d'Alba (14 km from the exit ); Throughout history Morro d'Alba has undergone several changes of its name (from Morro to Morro Senigalliese, to Morro di Jesi to Morro d'Alba). The current designation was given in 1862 following a Board resolution of the town of Morro. It has the distinction of being the only fortified town in Italy, having walls crossed, along their entire length by a walkway, covered and equipped with arcades: the famous "Scarpa". This city wall has the shape of an irregular pentagon with six bastions. In the course of time has undergone several renovations including one, built in 1654, during which it was authorized the construction of houses within the walls. To visit the Town Hall and the Church of San Gaudenzio, both from eighteenth-century, and the Museum of sharecropping art, which houses many objects from traditional work.
Wineries to visit:   Azienda Agricola Lucchetti Via Santa Maria del Fiore, 17 60030 Tel e Fax +39 0731 63314 Webwww.mariolucchetti.it Email info@mariolucchetti.it  The company began in the early 80s with the first hectares of "Lacrima Morro d'Alba" vineyard and turned up to the current configuration devoting 90% of the property to vineyards for the production specialized in wines of great prestige. Winery visits by appointment.    Azienda Agricola Stefano Mancinelli Via Roma, 62 60030 Tel +39 0731 63021 Fax +39 0731 635 21 Web www.mancinelli-wine.com  Email info@mancinelli-wine.com   A family company, covers 62 hectars, 25 of which are vineyards, the rest are olive grove and arable. In the enterprise winery, mill and distillery, are transformed only the products grown in the property. Winery visits by reservation   Badiali e Candelaresi di Ronconi Samuele & C. s.n.c. Via Sant'Amico, 16 60030 Tel e Fax +39 0731 63040 Web www.badialiecandelaresi.it  Email info@badialiecandelaresi.it  For more than thirty years has been involved in the production of DOC wines, it has succeeded with dynamic, ongoing commitment and efficiency a modern winery, where current technologies blend wonderfully with traditional systems, achieving significant results in terms of quality and authenticity. The wines represent a happy marriage between innovation and tradition, and a positive response to the needs of developed and refined consumers. Its products are presented with images that convey  old colors, signs and emotions, awakening unexpected hints. Winery visits by appointment   Marotti Campi  Fraz. S. Amico, 14 , Loc. S. Amico 60030 MORRO D'ALBA Tel 0731 618027 Fax +39 0731 618 846  Web www.marotticampi.it Email wine.marotticampi@tin.it  Here, for over a century, the Marotti Campi family has owned lands and from sharecropping farm has been transforming in a company primarily involved in the wine field with the current 52 hectares of vines. In 1999 the passion for the vineyard has prompted the family to build a modern winery to enhance the heritage of typical characteristic offered by the vines. With this commitment they have initiated a road of continuous investments for the entire chain quality which is controlled in every step since they only vinified their own grapes. Winery visits by reservation. Vicari    Via Pozzo Buono, 3 60030 Tel e Fax +39 0731 63164 Web www.vicarivini.it Emailinfo@vicarivini.it  With devotion and wisdom, the Vicari family is always looking for the highest quality, expressed in the same memory of the wines. The tradition rooted in time and experience allow them to obtain wines of great value. Winery visits by appointment
BELVEDERE OSTRENSE  A few kilometers and we are in Belvedere Ostrense, in the Misa river valley. A small medieval village, whose origins are around the twelfth century. The monks gathered the surviving populations  from the Goths of Alaric raids, helping them to cultivate fields to rebuild homes, abbeys and to build fortifications, which would hinder the ambitions of neighboring landowners. One of these was built on the highest hill from which the name "Belvedere". In 1862, the Town Council, decided to add the name Ostrense, in order to promote a better geographical location, emphasizing its proximity to the old and famous town Ostra.
Wineries to visit:  Landi Via Gavigliano 16 Tel e Fax +39 0731 62353 Web www.aziendalandi.it    Email aziendalandi@aziendalandi.it The company was founded in the '50s by Sergio Landi with a property of 4 hectares of land converted to cultivation of typical vines of the territory as Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, already appreciated for its quality by Federico Barbarossa in 1167. Currently the company is run by his grandson Luciano and covers an area of 20 hectares 16 of which in vineyards. Winery visits by appointment
OSTRA VETERE  At about 15 kilometers is Ostra Vetere, ancient center of medieval origin, whose historical and artistic events are linked to the presence of important religious communities. The urban terraces in the city center offer evocative images and recalls: nimble steps (like the ones that leads from Porta Pesa to Santa Maria di Piazza), characteristic views ( la costarella which branches off from the entrance of Via Mazzini up to Porta Nuova). The town's location also offers the opportunity to enjoy unique panoramic views: from the "lookout" in front of the Town Hall, from the square located between Piazza della Libertà and Via Mazzini, from the characteristic "Giardinetti" and along various sections of the town walls.
Winery to visit:   Azienda Agricola Bucci  Via Cona, 30 , Loc. Pongelli 60010 OSTRA VETERE    Tel e Fax +39 071 964179 Webwww.villabucci.com Email bucciwines@villabucci.com  The company has an area of 400 hectares, of which 26 are vineyards Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico, Montepulciano and Sangiovese. For four years has applied the organic farming technique.  Winery visits by appointment
SERRA DE’ CONTI  Serra de' Conti is one of many medium-sized towns that populate the region of Marche. Thanks to its good state of preservation, it's still a quite significant example of thirteenth-century urban layout  adapted and transformed, in the later Middle Ages and in modern age, under the pressure of economic and social changes. It's a 'Slow food' garrison for the production of grass peas (a poor legume used for soups ..), to which is dedicated a Festival, the last weekend of November.
Winery to visit:   Casalfarneto Via Farneto, 16 60030 SERRA DE' CONTI Tel e Fax +39 0731 889001 Web  www.casalfarneto.it Emailinfo@casalfarneto.it  The company covers an area of 60 hectares, located on a hill overlooking the valley towards the Apennines. The company's goal is to position itself on high quality standards.  Winery visits by appointment
MONTECAROTTO  For many centuries has acquired the connotation of one of the sixteen castles of Jesi Contey, Montecarotto ideally represents the encounter between the Esino and Misa valleys. The landscape  from the walls of this town is beautiful: the gaze is able to embrace almost the whole province of Ancona, caressing the valleys of rivers until reaching the peaks of the Apennines and the Gola della Rossa. Best time to visit this town is in the early days of July, during the event Verdicchio in festival, where hundreds of Verdicchio bottles are uncorked accompanied by bread and cold cuts.
Wineries to visit:  Agricola Sabbionare Via Sabbionare, 10 60036 MONTECAROTTO Tel e Fax +39 0731 889004 Web  www.sabbionare.it Email sabbionare@libero.it  The company was founded about 25 years ago from a small family-run winery. Over the years it has realized expansion plans allowing the improvement of the production cycle. Winery visits by appointment.
Terre Cortesi Moncaro  Via Piandole, 7/a 60032 MONTECAROTTO Tel +39 0731 89245 Fax +39 0731 892 37  Web www.moncaro.com Email terrecortesi@moncaro.com  As in other situations of this Land, there is the strong wish and desire to finally reveal the beauty and goodness of its products. Moncaro believes in it: there must be a way to get to be known, speaking to the world, but without "screaming": giving quality and service with personality and style. Speaking, in other words, the language of the global world being, however, strongly attached to their own land and their culture. Has always, in fact, committed in the work of selection and improvement of the vineyards, with particular attention to the cultivation techniques to improve the environment in the country as well as product quality, the Moncaro over the years has specialized its production by focusing on Marche. Visits in the winery by appointment
MAIOLATI SPONTINI  Maiolati Spontini is located at mt. 405 above sea level and has a population of 400 inhabitants. In the last thirty years there has been an increase in population due primarily to the development of the village Moie, whose name is very common in the Marche region, especially in the diminutive form Moiette, derived from the medieval Latin Mollie or Mollia used to indicate wetlands or ponding of water. Our wineries are both in the small village of Moie
Wineries to visit:  Monte Schiavo - La Vite Via Vivaio , Loc. Moie 60030 MAIOLATI SPONTINI Tel +39 0731 700385 Fax +39 0731 703 359      Web www.monteschiavo.it   Email  monteschiavo@puntomedia.it  Monte Schiavo wants to stand in the market for the constant search for quality with productions of excellence and production processes aligned to the most modern international standards of hygiene and purity and with a policy of customer service that focuses on a wide range of selected products, able to meet the needs of all distribution channels, from wineshops to restaurants. Winery visits by appointment Azienda Agricola Mancini Via Santa Lucia, 7 , Loc. Moie 60030 Tel +39 0731 702975 Fax +39 0731 703 364    Web www.manciniwines.it Emailmancini@manciniwines.it  The company is currently managed by Benito Mancini and by his three sons. The headquarter is located in the heart of its vineyards of indigenous origin such as Verdicchio and Sangiovese. winery visits by appointment
CASTELPLANIO  The origin of the name is linked to the historical events of the nearby abbey of St. Benedict dei Frondigliosi, already mentioned in documents from 1199 and dependent to the not far Abbey of St. Elena in Serra San Quirico. The construction of the castle in a flat position in relation to the abbey of St. Benedict has determined the name in Castel del Piano, from which Castelplanio. Several interesting place to visit: • The Abbey of San Benedetto de 'Frondigliosi, completely restored and partly destined to holiday house. In simple and austere rooms but equipped with modern comforts can accommodate groups of up to 60 people (info and reservations. +39 0731 811 173).   • The Church of Sant'Anna: unused for several decades now, it's a very pretty little church with an adjoining rectory, dedicated to Sant'Anna.Some events: • La Contesa del Formaggio end of June; • Palio della mongolfiera, second week-end of July; • Sagra della Crescia sul Panaro, end of July .  Fazi Battaglia Via Roma, 117 60032
Fazi Battaglia Via Roma, 117 60032  CASTELPLANIO Tel +39 0731 81591 Fax+39 0731 814 149  Web www.fazibattaglia.it Emailinfo@fazibattaglia.it It's the company that first promoted the development of Verdicchio in the second half of the twentieth century. In the sixties, Fazi Battaglia reached considerable dimensions and to meet the strong demand for an always guaranteed quality Verdicchio started to purchase other selected lands, which have been transformed in the most beautiful vineyards in the Classic area of Castelli di Jesi and that reaches today the extension of 300 hectares. Visits by appointment.
Accommodations
Marotti Campi  Fraz. S. Amico, 14 , Loc. S. Amico 60030 MORRO D'ALBA Tel +39 0731 618027 Fax +39 0731 618 846 Webwww.marotticampi.it Email wine.marotticampi@tin.it  Landi Via Gavigliano 16   BELVEDERE OSTRENZE Tel e Fax +39 0731 62353  Web www.aziendalandi.it   Email aziendalandi@aziendalandi.it Casalfarneto Via Farneto, 16 60030 SERRA DE' CONTI Tel e Fax +39 0731 889001 Web  www.casalfarneto.it Email info@casalfarneto.it
Dining
Marotti Campi  Fraz. S. Amico, 14 , Loc. S. Amico 60030 MORRO D'ALBA Tel 0731 618027 Fax +39 0731 618 846  Webwww.marotticampi.it Email wine.marotticampi@tin.it Landi Via Gavigliano 16   BELVEDERE OSTRENZE Tel e Fa x+39 0731 62353 Web www.aziendalandi.it   Email aziendalandi@aziendalandi.it Casalfarneto Via Farneto, 16 60030 SERRA DE' CONTI Tel e Fax +39 0731 889001 Web  www.casalfarneto.it  Email info@casalfarneto.it

FROM ASCOLI PICENO TO FERMO

The itinerary starts from Ascoli Piceno, one of the most fascinating cities of central Italy, and discovering affirmed denominations like Rosso Piceno Superiore and Falerio dei Colli Ascolani, goes down to Fermo, a few steps from the sea passing through small villages brimmed with history and culture as Castel di Lama, Acquaviva Picena, Ripatransone.
ASCOLI PICENOHighway A14. Exit: Ascoli Piceno. Take the RA11 to the exit: direction Via Adriatico, which leads directly to the city.
Known as the "city of hundred towers" Ascoli Piceno with its architecture shows signs of a majestic past. It is a medieval city, characterized by the travertine warm tones and touched by Tronto and Castellano rivers. In the heart of the city we find some of the most beautiful Renaissance squares of the Marche, as Piazza del Popolo with its Palazzo dei Capitani and the Church of St. Francis.
Here every year in the first week of August takes place, the knightly tournament of Quintana, that sees the presence of 700 locals in traditional costume. In every corner of the city's Roman ruins such as the Augustan theater and bridge, churches, Renaissance palaces and noble towers recall the glories of the past. The Cathedral of St. Emidio, in Piazza Arringo strikes with its incomplete façade designed by Cola dell'Amatrice, the Town Hall houses an art gallery with important works by Tintoretto, and Carlo Crivelli. In the same square also seats the Archaeological Museum with Valley of the Tronto and the necropolis of Castel Trosino finds from the Neolithic to the Iron Age.
Winery to visitPantaleone
Loc. Frazione Colonnata Alta 118 63100 Ascoli Piceno - Tel: +39 0736 254 666, +39 347 87 57476 Email: pantalone@hotmail.it
CASTEL DI LAMAThe town of Castel di Lama takes its name from the Lama stream that crosses its territory together with the Tosa and the Chifene streams, overlooking the Tronto's valley. Despite the name, Castel di Lama was never a castle, intended as center of aggregation of the village, but a territory made up of isolated estates that were probably guarded by fortified places, including a castellum Lamae, cited in 1381, who gave then the name of the current residential settlement. Even today, scattered settlements, usually country villas, dot the entire area, cultivated with olive trees, vineyards and fruit trees, all crops existing since the Roman period.
The most important church is the parish church of St. Maria in Mignano, in the village Piattoni, founded in 1506 and center of the Renaissance town center, in addition to the Sanctuary of the Madonna degli Angeli, in the district Chiarini. The characteristic appearance of the area is given by the presence of many noble villas, perhaps rustic Roman villas' ancient heritage, mostly built during the eighteenth century. The largest one is Villa Seghetti-Panichi, former residence of Odoardi, one of the most illustrious families of Ascoli, which was probably assigned this territory to as a fief from the fourteenth century .. The villa is located in the same place, which is identified by some scholars as the original site of the castellum Lamae and it's surrounded by an ornamental garden, where in summer are held concerts open to the public.
Winery to visitAzienda Agrivitivinicola Filippo Panichi
Via Scirola, 37 63031 Castel di Lama - Tel: +39 0736 815339 Fax: +39 0736 812096 Web: www.filippopanichi.it Email: info@filippopanichi.it
In recent years the company has provided a process of development and modernization, acquiring new advanced equipment, to ensure respect for the naturalness of the product. All stages of processing and manufacturing take place on site, under the direct supervision of highly qualified personnel. The result is a product that meets predetermined quality standards, also favored by the climate, which enjoys the Adriatic sea breeze and the Sibillini mountains fresh winds.
ACQUAVIVA PICENALeaving Castel di Lama and crossing Monsampolo del Tronto we reach Acquaviva Picena, a charming little medieval village that preserves castle walls and towers, as the impressive fortress of the fifteenth century. From here you can enjoy an absolute beautiful panorama, with vineyards expances that give Rosso Piceno Superiore and White Falerio. The Sibillini Mountains complete the setting and are the background to some typical manifestations of the village: the Palio of the Duke in early August and the Festival Acquaviva in comics on the third week of July.
Wineries to visit:Agrivitivinicola San Francesco
Via Fontemercato, 9 63030 Acquaviva Picena - Tel: +39 0735 764416 Fax: +39 0735 769210 Web: www.vinicherri.it Email: info@vinicherri.it
The Agrivitivinicola San Francesco from Cherri from three generations choose and select with love and passion different types of grapes for a careful wine production. The professionalism and tradition, demand a continuous monitoring work of all production stages, from collection to harvest. It is under the control of Association Suolo e Salute (Soil and Health).
Terre Cortesi Moncaro
Via Boreale, 37 63036 Acquaviva Picena - Tel: +39 0731 89245 Fax: +39 0731 89237 Web: www.moncaro.com Email: terrecortesi@moncaro.com
It consists of three production centers respectively in Montecarotto, one of the most beautiful castles in Vallesina; in Camerano, on the slopes of Mount Conero, and in Acquaviva in the Piceno land. The vineyard has 844 hectares in the Verdicchio area, 178 hectares in the Conero area and 634 hectares in the Piceno area. 94% of the surface is for the production of DOC and IGT wines. The company's philosophy, which has always inspired reliability and consistency in the work, expresses the tendency to produce high quality, enriched by an important organic production, which indulge the taste of each consumer.
RIPATRANSONEFrom Acquaviva Picena along a road characterized by a very pleasant landscape we reach Ripatransone, a town that boasts the nickname "the Belvedere del Piceno". Ripatransone boasts an incoparable view from the Gran Sasso to Monti Sibillini from the Conero to the Gransasso until the Dalmatian coast. Inhabited since prehistoric times, was an important center of Picena civility (IX-III century BC) with its inaccessible position. In later periods its importance grew up to be elevated to an episcopal city in 1571. One of its main features is the rich historical and artistic heritage, recognized and felt by its citizens to whom we owe the foundation of the Civic Museum since 1877.
Today Ripatransone has several museums and collections included within a single museum complex which belong its museums, the historical archive, the rich library, the Civic Archaeological Museum, Palazzo Bonomi collections as the Art Gallery (works by Crivelli , Fazzini, etc..), the gipsothèque Uno Gera, the Renaissance Museum and the ethnographic museum with world curiosity. The center is medieval in its urban settlement, with Renaissance and Baroque buildings even if eighteenth and late nineteenth century noble palaces, especially visible along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, a major axis that crosses the city from south to north. Of the ancient walls (fifteenth-sixteenth century) remain the Tower with Monte Antico Gate (fifteenth-sixteenth century), a second tower with Ghibellines merlons so restored in 1958, San Domenico Gate, Cuprense Gateand and the Tower with the Gate called Donna Bianca (White Woman).
Wineries to visitLe Caniette
Contrada Canali, 23 63038 Ripatransone - Tel: +39 0735 9200 Fax: +39 0735 91028 Web: www.lecaniette.it Email: info@lecaniette.it
"The Caniette" which means "young reed" is the name of an are of Ripatransone territory, "Città del Vino", land of DOC Rosso Piceno, Falerio dei Colli Ascolani and Offida. A land particularly well exposed to the sun and just reached by the sea breeze, suited to producing an intense personality wine because of the convergence of many favorable elements. "The Caniette" is also the name of our company, whose family has been cultivating here the vine for about four centuries following the tradition and loving good drinking! Then with the entry in the company of Giovanni and Luigi, sons of Raffaele, the technology has joined the tradition, enhancing it.

Tenuta Cocci Grifoni
Contrada Messieri, 12 63038 Ripatransone - Tel: +39 0735 90143 Fax: +39 0735 90123 Web: www.tenutacoccigrifoni.it Email: enopaola@tenutacoccigrifoni.it
Company founded in 1970, now owns about 80 hectares, 50 of which are under vine with a commitment of 10 hectares of new plants. A toast to the territory that efforts towards the recovery and the development of native vines among which excel Pecorino and Passerina.
FERMOOn top of Sabulo mountain, rises the ancient city of Fermo, a Roman colony, dominated by the imposing Cathedral, whose square offers a beautiful view. The territory is a happy synthesis of sea and hills, ranging from the wide beaches of Lido di Fermo, Casabianca and Marina Palmense, to the charming center of Torre di Palme, perched on a spur overlooking the sea, in a panoramic position on the Adriatic is situated Capodarco, too. On this wide territory stands out from the top of the hill, the city of Fermo, which preserves many valuable evidences of its history.
Piazza del Popolo was the center of the town already in Roman times, and houses sixteenth century palaces such as Palazzo dei Priori (with inside the Art Museum, the Hall of the Globe and archaeological exhibition), the porch of San Rocco and Palazzo degli Studi. The imposing Romanesque - Gothic Cathedral is located in the scenic square of Girifalco, which corresponds to the acropolis of the Piceni people.
Fermo is a very much alive center on a cultural level, thanks to the intense activity of the Aquila Theatre and the many events that occur during the year: the typical carnival, the months of July and August events with GustaFermo, and the typical Cavalcade and Palio dell'Assunta around mid August.
Wineries to visit:Madonnabruna
Contrada Camere 110 63023 Fermo - Tel: +39 0734 679500 Fax: +39 0734 678746 Web: www.madonnabruna.it Email: azienda@madonnabruna.it
Surrounded by the rolling hills of Marche which border the ancient city of Fermo, the farm takes its name Madonnabruna from the memorial newsstand at the entrance of the Company. The company covers about 50 hectares of vineyard, orchard and arable crops. Madonnabruna wines are typical of the Piceno traditions and thus based on the skilful processing of the two most important grapes, Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Producing great quality wines, but related to the area, is the basis of our work.

DISCOVERING ROSSO CONERO

"Historical" wine of this land, we found quotes already in Plinius, crossing some of the Benedictine monks documents where treatments based on these grapes are mentioned, up to Giacomo Leopardi; it was born in a beautiful promontory inside Parco del Conero. The nature of this itinerary is extraordinary beautiful, leaving from Ancona is possible to discover all the pearls of the coast as Portonovo, Sirolo and Numana up to Osimo.
ANCONA 
Motorway A 14 Bologna - Ancona-Taranto. Exit: Ancona South, direction Riviera del Conero. Divided into two distinct parts (the historic center on Mount Guasco and the modern part on the coast), Ancona is a city full of charm. Among the major monuments of the city, the cathedral of San Ciriaco, with pink and white marble facade and the Greek cross plan, which dominates the city from the top of the hill Guasco, in ancient times here stood the acropolis of the city (visible some remains). The National Archaeological Museum of Marche, divided into several sections, preserves many remains from the Iron Age and from the civilizations that inhabited the Adriatic coast (Piceni, Greeks and Romans). The Church of St. Maria della Piazza, of Romanesque origin, dating from the eleventh century, Trajan's Arch, built in the second century by Apollodorus from Damascus and the Mole Vanvitelliana, a huge military building designed by Vanvitelli (hence the name) in the eighteenth century.
Wineries to visit:Azienda agricola Alessandro Moroder       Fraz. Montacuto, 121, Loc. Montacuto 60100 ANCONA - (AN) Tel: +39 071 898232 Fax: +39 071 2800367.  The company belongs to the Moroder family since the beginning of the eighteenth century, but in the '80s, thanks to the passion of Serenella and Alessandro Moroder, were introduced new grapes cultivation methods and highly specialized vineyards. High quality products and exemplary hospitality are the hallmarks of the company. The company offers the opportunity of accommodation and dining. Visits every day by appointment.
PORTONOVO  From Ancona follows directions for Camerano, Poggio, Portonovo.  The territory of Portonovo, part of the Conero, a mountain inhabited since prehistoric times, follows its fortunes: Piceno, Doric, Roman, Byzantine, Papal States, France, and finally, Italian. Only a trace of the monastic life that distinguishes this area in the Middle Ages, with hermits in search of silence and solitude, is the beautiful church of S. Maria Roman masterpiece (eleventh century). Along its beach, landing place, and booty area for Turkish ships, you meet significant historical sites: the Tower of Guard erected in the eighteenth century in defense from the pirates, and the Napoleonic Fort, a military bulwark now used as a hotel.
  SIROLO  Continuing south we arrive in Sirolo. The etymology of the city's name probably comes from Sirius, the leader in the wake of Belisarius, which was attributed this territory after the victory over the Goths around 560 AD. In the Middle Ages  was built the fortress as defense from the incursions of barbarians and pirates. Later it became a fief of the Cortesi Counts (eleventh century) Franco-Germanic origin nobles, who, in 1225, gave the Rock to Ancona. In 1038 the same Cortesi gave to the Benedictine the abbey at the top of the mountain, now the Church of St. Peter and the surrounding land. Later the town will become property of the Papal States, under whose rule have been founded the churches  of S. Nicolò and the Church del Rosario.
NUMANA 
Continuing in a southerly direction, just after Sirolo we meet Numana, ancient Piceno port reconstructed by the the Syracusans, from the fifth century BC. The town, already famous at the time of the Athenians had been  goods distribution center inward and towards the middle Adriatic. Then it became a colony and then a Roman municipium; in the Middle Ages gradually decayed due to earthquakes and looting .. In recent years, from humble fishing village has turned into a modern tourist city, still maintaining a good balance with the historical center. Picene culture evidences are preserved in the Archaeological Museum in Ancona and in the Numana Antiquarium, currently only partially opened. Symbol ideas of the town are the tower, the arch of still unknown origins, and the folk and characteristic Costarella alley that in summer is transformed in a natural setting for art exhibitions. Wineries to visit    Fattoria Le Terrazze  Via Musone, 4 60026 NUMANA - (AN) Tel: +39 071 7390352 Fax:+39 071 7391285.   Located just south of Monte Conero, just a few hundred meters from the sea, the winery was built in stone in the late ninth century. From a description that made Mario Soldati in 1971, little has changed: new specialized vineyards have been planted, the winery has been endowed with modern and efficient equipment, but the company choice is still the same, production of wines with their grapes to ensure the origin and the typicality. Thus, to more traditional wines, such as Rosso Conero, have been joined others to confirm their wish of modernizing fused with tradition. Visits by appointment.
  CAMERANO  From Ancona, still inside the Conero Park, take the provincial road 2. After about four km climb to the right, continuing along the provincial Cameranense road (number 7) for another four kilometers. The city owe its notoriety to the painter Carlo Maratta, to whom has been dedicated a bust in the central square, Piazza Roma. Inside the square you can see the Manciforte Theatre and Palace. Is well worth seeing the Church of S. Francesco, which can be reached from Central Square going into Via Mentre if we take Via S. Apollinare or via S. Francesco, the church of S. Faustina (which contains a painting of Maratta school and a medallion of the famous painter's daughter) and the Parish Church reachable from the square by Via Maratta. It's 'important to remember that another characteristic of the city is its subsoil, from which runs a network of caves.
 Wineries to visit
Mercante di Oriano  Via Loretana, 190 60021 CAMERANO - (AN) Tel: +39 071 732050 Fax: +39 071 732455. Visits by appointment.  Strologo Silvano  Via Osimana, 89 60021 CAMERANO - (AN) Tel:+39  071 731104 - +39 071 732359 Fax: +39 071 732359. Established more than forty years ago by Sante Giulio, is currently a small family-run winery, Silvano with the help of the oenologist Dr. Giancarlo Soverchia's professionalism, has introduced new facilities and modern methods of cultivation. Visits by appointment.Terre Cortesi Moncaro  Direttissima del Conero, 47 60021 CAMERANO - (AN) Tel: +39 071 731023 Fax: +39 071 732010. It consists of three production centers respectively in Montecarotto, one of the most beautiful castles in Vallesina, in Camerano, on the slopes of the Conero Mount, and in Acquaviva in Piceno territory. The company's philosophy, which has always inspired reliability and consistency in the work, expresses the trend towards high quality production, enriched by an important organic production, which indulges the taste of each consumer. Visits: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 12.00pm / 3:00pm to 6:00pm by appointment. OSIMO Take the Adriatic Highway 16, direction of Ancona, we arrive in Osimo Stzione. After this, turn left onto the old road to Osimo, and after a series of switchbacks, we arrive at the destination, otherwise it is easily reachable from any other location via the A 14 (exit Ancona Sud) and the highway 361. Rising along the city wall, you reach the Duomo, dedicated to St. Leopardo, and, within the same courtyard is the entrance to the Diocesan Museum. We recommend visiting the Gardens of Piazza Nuova and Piazza del Comune where stands the Town Hall flanked by the Civic Tower and the Shrine of St. Giuseppe da Copertino, with its museum.
Wineries to visit     Azienda Vinicola Umani Ronchi  SS16 km 310 + 400, 74 60027 OSIMO - (AN) Tel: +39 071 7108019 / +39 071 7108716 Fax: +39 071 7108859.  Gino Umani Ronchi founded the first site in the 50s in Cupramontana. In the '70s, after a period in partnership with the engineer Bianchi, the direction of the company passed to his son in law Massimo Bernetti and has been started the construction of two current wineries in Castelbellino and Osimo. Visits: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am to 1:00pm / 4:00pm to 7:30 pm..
LORETO   Left Osimo and continuing along the Musone river and the countryside we rise to Loreto: just before we recommend a stop in Castelfidardo famous because it keeps alive the accordion production and houses an interesting Accordion International museum with over 150 examples that tell of the history and the evolution, starting from the first craft shop opened in 1963. In Loreto, privileged destination for devotional tourism, there is one of the most famous Marian Shrines of Italy. It's said that in 1929 the House of Nazareth, where Mary lived, was carried by angels in flight on the hill near the river to escape the invasion of Palestine by the Mohammedans. A few years later it was moved to the current Shrine of the Holy House's site, which began in the fifth century and completed in the eighth, with works by some of the greatest Italian artists: Giuliano Sangallo, author of the dome above the house, Giuliano da Maiano, the Bramante, Andrea Sansovino and others. In the gothic interior of the sanctuary, the Holy House, now entirely covered with marble bas-reliefs, holds the statue of the Black Madonna and Child, in cedar wood, St. Mark and St. John's vestries are decorated with frescoes by Melozzo from Forlì and Luca Signorelli. It is advisable to visit the room of the Pomarancio, annexed to the Basilica, with frescoes on the vault, and crucifix on the artist's altar.
Wineries to visitCasa Vinicola Gioacchino Garofoli  Via Arno, 9 60025 LORETO - (AN) Tel: +39 071 7820162 Fax: +39 071 7821437. 
The origins of Garofoli Wine House go back in the nineteenth century when Antonio Garofoli, in 1871, had already began the production and sale of local wines. His son Gioacchino continued and expanded the business that his father founded in 1901, Gioacchino Garofoli Wine House. His two sons, Franco and Dante, succeeded him in running the company after the Second World War. Gioacchino Garofoli in 1950 became a company and started a process of strong growth. Following tradition, Franco's sons, Carlo and Gianfranco, joined the family company since the early 70s.
The history of Garofoli Wine House is a story of men and a family that for five generations have  been identified in the wine production world. Always the same philosophy has guided the company: continuous updating of production techniques, but respect for the traditional and historical wine making, attention to the evolution of the market and its needs but loyalty to the value of the peculiarity that the territory traditions have passed. Visits by appointment.
Dining:  Azienda agricola Alessandro Moroder , Fraz. Montacuto, 121, Loc. Montacuto 60100 ANCONA - (AN) Tel: +39 071 898232 Fax: +39 071 2800367. moroder@libero.it - www.moroder-vini.it 

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Itineraries of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia

THE COLLIO

THE COLLIO

The Collio is situated at the extreme eastern edge of the region, in the province of Gorizia on the
border with Slovenia. A premium-quality wine area, the Collio was one of the first in Italy to be
recognised, in 1968, as a Denominazione d’Origine Controllata, or DOC zone. It runs from the hills
of San Floriano and Oslavia above Gorizia to those of Ruttars, Lonzano and Vencò on the banks of
the Judrio, once the border between Italia and Austria. The Collio’s succession of rolling downs,
dotted with small villages and vineyards, covers a total of 1,600 hectares. This hill country is superb
terrain for relaxing country holidays, in part thanks to the excellent farm holiday facilities. The
DOC zone runs almost without a break from east to west, its gentle slopes presenting extensive
south-facing areas that are ideal for premium-quality winemaking. This situation has long
encouraged viticulture for grapes have been grown here since prehistoric times, A zone of great
white wines, the Collio produces in great part Pinot Grigio and Bianco, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon
and the renowned Collio Bianco, the DOC’s blended wine. The leading reds are Collio Rosso,
Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, and Merlot.

TYPICAL PRODUCTSSausages and cured meats: ham, salami, cotechino and other sausages.
Fruit: Collio cherries and plums.
Vegetables: first crop baby Gorizia salad, known as Canarino.
Cakes: Gorizia gubana and putizza. Honey, spirits.

TYPICAL DISHES:The cuisine of this area is a very unusual mix of Austrian, Friulian and Slovene traditions. Recipes
handed down from one generation to the next make Gorizia’s kitchen a very special one,
complemented by wines that have long been considered some of the finest in the world. One
characteristic Gorizian dish is boiled ham in bread sprinkled with grated horseradish, which is often
a midday meal on its own. Gorizia’s delicious soups offer uniquely interesting flavours. Noteworthy
are jota, a thick soup of sauerkraut, potatoes, beans and meat or pork rind, and Friulian barley and
bean soup. The local bread dumplings have clearly been imported from central Europe, but in
Gorizia they are transformed by Mediterranean aromas. In spring, the local eateries offer fragrant
herb omelettes, then in autumn you will find muset e brovade (cotechino sausage with grated
pomace-steeped white turnips), gulasch (in endless spicy variations), kaiserfleisch (smoked pork
sprinkled with fresh horseradish and served with sauerkraut or bread dumplings), game with
polenta, shin of pork or baked veal. Tempting side dishes are patate in tecia (potatoes simmered
slowly with lots of onion) and kipfel (small fried crescents of a mixture similar to that used for
dumplings). Queen of the local cakes is gubana, the proud emblem of the Gorizian kitchen, which
comprises a roll of puff pastry filled with nuts, raisins, candied citrus peel, pine nuts and walnuts.
This delectable creation can be found in some pastryshops in gift packages, its lovely maroon box
adorned with gilt Jugendstil arabesques. Other typical cakes are putizza, pinza, strudel (with apples,
damson or cherries), krapfen doughnuts, Hungarian Dobosch cake, palacinke jam or chocolatefilled
pancakes and light, raisiny kugelkupf cakes.

BIKE ITINERARIESTour of the Collio-28 km: Capriva-castello di Spessa-Cormòns-Brazzano-San Rocco-Monte
Quarin-Subida- Russiz superiore-Capriva.
Wine and Cherry Road-36.4 km: Gorizia-Mossa-Capriva-Cormòns-Giasbana-San Floriano-Oslavia-
Piuma-Gorizia.

ITINERARY: Gorizia - Oslavia - San Floriano del Collio - Plessiva - Ruttars - Dolegna del Collio
- Brazzano - Cormons - Capriva - Mossa - Lucinico - Farra d'Isonzo

GORIZIAThe ideal starting point for a relaxing excursion through the gentle hills of the Collio, Gorizia has a
rich heritage of history and art. The city stands on the border with Slovenia and has always been a
crossroads of Europe’s main cultures: the Latin, Germanic and Slav.
The atmosphere is central European, indeed Gorizia was known as the Nice of Austria in the
nineteenth century. It was a favourite haunt of the Hapsburg nobility and upper classes, who were
drawn by the mild climate, green parks and brilliant social life. Gorizia’s historic centre still bears
clear traces of its past. The long avenues and architecture are central European in style, above all
the Jesuit church of Sant’Ignazio (1645-1767), whose onion domes dominate the main square,
Piazza della Vittoria. Palazzo Attems in Piazza De Amicis is also Hapsburg in inspiration, harking
back to the days of the empress Maria Therese. It was built by Gorizia-born Nicolò Pacassi, the
empress’s favourite architect, who also drew up the plans for the royal palace of Schönbrunn. Like
Palazzo Attems, many other public and private buildings in the city centre date from the eighteenth
century, which for Gorizia was a “golden century”. Some of Gorizia’s sights are the cathedral,
where there is a gravestone bearing the portrait of Leonardo, the last Count of Gorizia. Then there
are the Ghetto and Synagogue, today the home of the Museo Gerusalemme sull’Isonzo. The
museum is dedicated to the history of Gorizia’s Jewish community and to the graphic works of
philosopher Carlo Michelstaedter, one of twentieth-century Europe’s most original thinkers.
Finally, Villa Coronini deserves a visit for its garden of long-established and rare plants (visits
should be booked in advance, tel. +39 0481 533485). The symbol of Gorizia, however, and the
feature that proclaims the city’s mediaeval origins is the Castle. Visible from a great distance, it
stands on top of the hill around which the city has grown up over the centuries. Gorizia’s Castle is
one of the loveliest fortresses in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and stands in the centre of a picturesque
walled settlement. Other ancient buildings cluster around it, including the fourteenth-century church
of Santo Spirito, and Palazzo Donberg and Palazzo Tasso, which house the provincial collections
and the Museum of the Great War. On passing through the Castle’s imposing gateway, visitors go
back in time into a fascinating mediaeval world. Kitchens, prisons, the Sala del Conte reception
room and the chapel all reveal how life was lived in days gone by. But the Castle has more to offer.
The great crenellated granary on the top floor today houses models, maps and interactive computers
that tell in spectacular detail the history of the county of Gorizia. From here, and from the castle
towers, there are magnificent views over the bleak highlands of the Carso plateau, the gentle slopes
of the Collio, and the river Isonzo winding across the flatlands. The castle is a popular venue for the
cultural initiatives promoted by the local authority, which organises exhibitions, theatre, film
festivals, concerts and much more. Gorizia’s fortress is also frequently the scene of historical reenactments
and events in costume that reach back in time, bringing to life various aspects of
mediaeval life, from court rituals to sieges, markets, craft pr oduction, art and witchcraft.

TYPICAL PRODUCTSPrized first-cut radicchietto salad
Carso morello cherry and acacia honey
Gorizian gubana
FESTIVALS AND EVENTSExpomego - Gorizia trade fair (April-May)
Sergio Amidei Prize - film festival in castle (late July)
Local fairs in districts of Gorizia (August)
World folklore festival (late August-early September)
Puppet festival (late August-early September)
Mittelmoda Expo and Mittelmoda Premio international fashion days and competition for young
designers (September-October)
Ruralia fair of DOP and IGP food products and exhibition of local wines (October)
Vite fair of vine shoots and fruit nurseries (November)
Fiera di Sant'Andrea fair (December)
Dicembre Goriziano and Christmas market (December)
First Sunday of month: Soffitta in Piazzutta (antiques market in Piazza Tommaseo)
Second Sunday of month: Arts and crafts market in Via San Giovanni

NATUREParco di Piuma e dell’Isonzo park (righthand bank of river Isonzo)
An ideal place to walk or take exercise, the park includes a Percorso Vita, or “life route”, and at
Piuma, the Remuda stables (with bar-trattoria).

OSLAVIAThe road into the Collio leaves Gorizia along Viale XX Settembre and crosses the Ponte del
Torrione, the bridge over the Isonzo. You then take the Strada del Vino e delle Ciliegie (Wine and
Cherry Road) to Oslavia, a small town noted for its wines and the massive white bulk of the
Ossario, the monument that is the last resting place of tens of thousands of soldiers. This area was
one of the First World War’s most important fronts.

WINERIESFieglLoc. Lenzuolo Bianco n. 1 - 34070 Gorizia (GO) Tel: 0481/547103 Fax: 0481/549208.

SAN FLORIANO DEL COLLIOSan Floriano rises scenically over the hill of the same name. It is a major wine producing centre and
home of the ancient residence of the noble Conti Formentini family. Today, the complex is a hotel
and restaurant, as well as the home of the San Floriano golf club.

WINERIESAlessio KomjancLoc. Giasbana 35 - S. Floriano del Collio - Gorizia - Tel: 0481 391228; cell.: 349 6931583 Fax:
0481 393454
DragaLocalità Scedina, 9 - 34070 San Floriano del Collio (GO) Tel: 0481.884182 Fax: 0481.884182.
MuzicLocalità Bivio, 4 - San Floriano del Collio (GO) Tel: 0481 884201 Fax: 0481 884821.
Conti FormentiniVia Oslavia 5 - San Floriano del Collio (GO) Tel: +39 0481 884131 Fax: +39 0481 884214.

FESTIVALS AND FAIRSExhibition and tasting of typical wines and products (first week in May)
GOLFGolf Club San Floriano
PLESSIVAThe quiet village of Plessiva nestles in the hills on the border with Slovenia. Here, visitors will find
the Bosco di Plessiva, a splendid park with clearly marked paths, leisure facilities and refreshment
areas.

RUTTARSStanding on the hill of the same name, Ruttars is noted for its wines and for its excellent trattorias.
In the old part of the village is the twelfth-century Torre di Marquardo while on the slopes of the
hill looms the mediaeval outline of the thirteenth-century Castello di Trussio, which today is an
elegant restaurant.

WINERIESCollarig SergioRuttars 33 - Dolegna del Collio (GO) Tel: 0481-630310 Fax: 0481-630310.
Casa delle Rose
Fraz. Ruttars 17 - Dolegna del Collio (GO) Tel: +39 0481 630083/534277 Fax: +39 0481 33997.

DOLEGNA DEL COLLIOThe emblem of this pretty village, split up into various settlements, is a group of five stars, each
corresponding to one of the districts, and a pen in honour of Pietro Zorutti. Still considered one of
Friuli’s greatest writers, Zorutti was born here in 1792. There are a number of plain but interesting
votive churches in the area, including the church of San Leonardo (fifteenth century) at Scriò, the
church of Sant’Elena (sixteenth century) at Mernico and the church of San Giacomo (sixteenth
century) at Lonzano. Dolegna is part of the national Città del Vino “wine town” association.
Sheltering among its vineyards, it is one of the Collio’s finest locations for agriturismo, or farm
holidays, and also attracts visitors with its excellent trattorias

WINERIESVenica & VenicaVia Mernico 42 - Dolegna del Collio (GO) Tel: 0481.61264 - 60177 Fax: 0481.639906.
Ca' Ronesca
Località Lonzano 27 - Dolegna del Collio (GO) Tel: +39 0481 60034 Fax: +39 0481 639941.
FESTIVALS AND FAIRSFesta della Ribolla wine fair (first week in August)

BRAZZANOThis district of Cormòns was once the border between Italy and Austria. Today, visitors can admire
the parish church (1763). Other sites are the sixteenth-century church of San Giorgio, with its
wooden altar, dominating the village from its scenic hilltop location, and the church of Santo
Stefano (fifteenth century) in the mediaeval rural village of Giassico.
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS:Festival of central European peoples at Giassico (August)

CORMONSThis characteristic little town at the foot of Monte Quarin is the heart of the Collio DOC zone. Its
ancient origins are clear from its pre-classical name, which may derive from “Carmon”, the “village
of the weasels”. Centuries ago, it was already renowned for its wines and fruit. Today, Cormòns is
the ideal place to stock up on premium-quality wines. They can be purchased direct from the
producers or from the Enoteca in Piazza XXIV Maggio, where it is possible to taste the very best in
Collio wines. The town has a Hapsburg atmosphere and a statue of the emperor Maximilian of
Austria dominates the main square. In addition to wine, Cormòns is also noted for its restaurants,
which are among the best in Friuli, and for its comfortable farm holiday accommodation. The oldest
erections in the town are the mediaeval walls, around which lies the historic centre with its dignified
seventeenth and eighteenth-century buildings. Particularly noteworthy is the lovely façade of the
eighteenth-century Palazzo del Mestre-Devetag. Other attractions are the imposing eighteenthcentury
cathedral of Sant’Adalberto and the neoclassical Palazzo Locatelli, now the Municipio,or
town hall, and the Santuario di Rosa Mistica, while the remains of the ancient fortress surmount
Monte Quarin, which overlooks the town and where there is also the seventeenth-century church of
the Beata Vergine del Soccorso.
No visit to Cormòns is complete until you have called at the Cantina Produttori, around which is
planted the Vigna del Mondo (Vineyard of the World), with over four hundred varieties of vine
from the five continents. The fruit is harvested together to produce the Vino della Pace(Wine of
Peace), which is sent every year to heads of state all over the world as an invitation to peace and
brotherhood

WINERIESCantina Produttori CormònsVino della Pace, 31 - Cormons (GO) Tel: 048160579 Fax: 0481630031.
Paolo CacceseLocalità Pradis 6 - Cormons (GO) Tel: 0481.61062 Fax: 0481.61062.
RoncadaLocalità Roncada 5 - Cormons (GO) Tel: 0481.61394 Fax: 0481.61394.
Tenuta di AngorisLoc. Angoris 7 - Cormons (GO) Tel: 0481 60923 Fax: 0481 60925.
La BoatinaVia Corona 62 – 34071 Cormons – tel. 0481.60445 fax 0481.630161
Livio FellugaVia Risorgimento 1 – Brazzano di Cormons - Gorizia - Tel: 0481.60203 - 60052 Fax:
0481.630126
Borgo del TiglioVia San Giorgio 71 - Brazzano di Cormons - Gorizia - Tel: +39.0481-62166 Fax: +39.0481-
630845
Villa MartinaLoc. Cà delle Vallade, 3/b - Cormons (GO) Tel: 0481-60733 Fax: 0481-639144.
LOCAL SPECIALTIES:Prosciutto crudo artisanal air-cured ham
Salami and marcundela (pork offal sausage)
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS:Historical pageant in honour of Maximilian of Hapsburg (first Sunday in September), Provincial
grape festival (second Sunday in September)
HORSE RIDING:Centro Vacanze La Subida-riding club

CAPRIVASurrounded by a crescent of vine-clad hills, Capriva is noted for its lovely countryside and
distinguished wineries. Worth visiting are the parish church (1882), with its sixteenth-century
baptismal font, and the church of the Santissima Trinità (1524). On the hills around the town, the
Castello di Spessa in eclectic style (1881), and Villa Russiz in Windsor style with the De La Tour
chapel (1869), are very interesting constructions. Both are now wineries.
WINERIESMario SchiopettoVia Palazzo Arcivescovile, 1 - Capriva del Friuli (GO) Tel: 0481/80332 Fax: 0481/808073.
Villa RussizVia Russiz 6 - Capriva del Friuli (GO) Tel: 0481.80047 Fax: 0481.809657.
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS:Festa del Ringraziamento thanksgiving festival (October)

MOSSAMossa is a very ancient town, the first settlement s here dating from the Neolithic period. Although
small, it is split between flatlands and hill country. Places to visit include the church of Santa Maria
Assunta (1599). Outside Mossa itself, the votive church of Preval, built in the eighteenth century
and recently reconstructed, stands on the edge of the reed-girt, small marshy lakes after which it is
named.
WINERIESBaroni CodelliVia Codelli 15 - Mossa - Gorizia - Tel: +39.0432-507618 - +39.0481-809285 Fax: +39.0481-
880155
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS:Grape festival (October)
LUCINICOA district of Gorizia, Lucinico is linked to its larger neighbour by the Ponte IX Agosto bridge and
visited by residents of Gorizia for its fine restaurants and excellent food shops.
WINERIESConti AttemsVia G. Cesare 36/A - Gorizia (GO) Tel: 0481-393619 Fax: 0481-393162.
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS:Vintage festival and honey fair (15 September)

FARRA D'ISONZOWINERIESBorgo ConventiVia Colombara 13 - Farra d'Isonzo (GO) Tel: +39 0481 888004 Fax: +39 0481 888510.
JermannVia Monte Fortino 21 - Farra d'Isonzo (GO) Tel: 0481.888080 Fax: 0481.888512.
Tenuta VillanovaVia Contessa Beretta 29 - Farra d'Isonzo - Gorizia - Tel: +39.0481.889311 Fax: +39.0481.888513
WHERE TO STAYLivio FellugaVia Risorgimento 1 - Cormons - Gorizia - Tel: 0481.60203 - 60052 Fax: 0481.630126
info@terraevini.it – www.terraevini.it
La BoatinaVia Corona 62 – 34071 Cormons – tel. 0481.60445 fax 0481.630161
info@paliwines.com – www.paliwines.com
Casa delle RoseFraz. Ruttars 17 - 34070 Dolegna del Collio (GO) Tel: +39 0481 630083/534277 Fax: +39 0481
33997
info@casadellerose.it - www.casadellerose.it
Venica & VenicaVia Mernico 42 - Dolegna del Collio (GO) Tel: 0481.61264 - 60177 Fax: 0481.639906.
venica@venica.it - www.venica.it
WHERE TO EATLivio FellugaVia Risorgimento 1 - Cormons - Gorizia - Tel: 0481.60203 - 60052 Fax: 0481.630126
info@terraevini.it – www.terraevini.it
La BoatinaVia Corona 62 – 34071 Cormons – tel. 0481.60445 fax 0481.630161
info@paliwines.com – www.paliwines.com
Cantina Produttori CormònsVino della Pace, 31 - Cormons (GO) Tel: 048160579 Fax: 0481630031.
info@cormons.com - www.cormons.com
Collarig SergioRuttars 33 - Dolegna del Collio (GO) Tel: 0481-630310 Fax: 0481-630310.

THE GRAVE IN THE PROVINCE OF UDINE

THE GRAVE IN THE PROVINCE OF UDINE
This route starts from, and returns to, Udine. It takes you through the Colli Occidentali del Friuli
and the part of the Friuli-Grave DOC – the largest zone in the region – that lies in the province of
Udine. The terrain, called magredi, has little surface water. Prevalently stony and gravelly, the
magredi are a superb environment for cultivating vines, which were planted here in Roman times.
Their outstanding fruit yields fragrant whites, like Tocai Friulano, Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, as
well as full-bodied reds, including Merlot. This is a zone of resurgent springs, which form small
pools of crystalline water surrounded by luxuriant vegetation. Visitors will find castles, ancient
villas and characteristic villages to explore.
TYPICAL PRODUCTS
Prosciutto di San Daniele air-cured ham, other cured meats, cheeses (including Montasio, whose
protection consortium is based at Codroipo), trout and trout-based processed and conserved
products (fillets, mousse, smoked trout), honey, grappas and spirits, asparagus, mushrooms, snails.
TYPICAL DISHES
Risottos and omelettes with aromatic herbs, soups, gnocchi (small potato dumplings), pork-based
main dishes, game with polenta, frico (fried cheese), brovada e muset (cotechino sausage with
sliced pomace-steeped turnips).
CYCLING ITINERARIES
"The Castles of the Friulian Hill Country": Tarcento-Colloredo di Montalbano-Rive d’Arcano-
San Daniele-Treppo Grande-Tarcento. 50.4 km-6/7 h-difficult
“The Villas of Lower Friuli”: Udine-Pavia di Udine-Percoto-Santa Maria la Longa-Lumignacco-
Udine. 43.7 km-4/5 h-easy
“The Source of the Stella”: Codroipo-Passariano-Bertiolo-Flambro-Sivigliano-Sterpo-Bertiolo-
Codroipo. 33 km-4/5 h-easy
ITINERARY: Udine - Tricesimo - Cassacco - Colloredo di Montalbano - Moruzzo - Fagagna -
Rive d'Arcano - San Daniele del Friuli - Codroipo - Camino al Tagliamento - Talmassons -
Mortegliano - Pavia di Udine
UDINE
Udine, capital of Friuli, is an elegant city with interesting museums and a well conserved historic
centre. Any tour of Udine should start from Piazza della Libertà which is, according to one very
well-worn, but certainly justified, definition, the loveliest “Venetian” piazza on the mainland.
Overlooking the square is the Loggia di Lionello, its arches and delicate alternating pink and white
decorative stone providing one of the city’s most emblematic views.
The story of the loggia runs parallel with that of Udine, at whose heart it was constructed in the mid
fifteenth century to give the Comune, the town’s ruling body, a new, prestigious home. It has kept
that function, albeit with various ups and downs, to the present day for the Udine town council still
meets today in one of its halls. Opposite, the sixteenth-century Loggia di San Giovanni is flanked
by the Torre dell’Orologio, the clock tower, whose two Moors hammer out the hours. This was
once an entrance to the castle, whose impressive, frequently restructured bulk, today reminiscent
more of a palazzo than a feudal residence, dominates the piazza below. Now, the way up to the
castle is through the Arco Bollani. On top of the arch, built in 1556 to a design by Andrea Palladio,
stands the Lion of Saint Mark. Once you have passed the church of Santa Maria in Castello, the
most ancient in the city, an elegant stepped portico leads to the top of the hill. Next to the castle,
which houses the art collections of the civic museums, are the Casa della Confraternita di Santa
Maria and the Casa della Contadinanza.
Back in Piazza della Libertà, shoppers will find tempting retail outlets and boutiques in Via
Mercatovecchio, the portico-lined main shopping street, and in Piazza Matteotti, one of Udine’s
most attractive corners which is still the venue for an open-air market. Places to see in the centre of
Udine are the Duomo, or cathedral, the baptistery and the Oratorio delle Purità, frescoed by Tiepolo
and visitable by appointment (apply to the sacristy or tel. +39 0432 506830), all of which stand
round Piazza Duomo. Another place to visit is the Palazzo Patriarcale, which boasts a superb cycle
of paintings by Gian Battista Tiepolo, including the outstanding stories from the Bible in the great
gallery. It is also the home of the diocesan museum. The Gallery of Modern Art is also worth a visit
for its paintings by the leading twentieth-century Italian artists and by Friulian artists of the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries (Palamostre, Piazzale Diacono). Finally, remember to call at La
Casa del Vino, in the ancient Palazzo Tritonio-Moroldi Beretta, which showcases the finest of
Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s wines and is also the home of the Wine Service of ERSA, the regional body
for the promotion of agriculture (Via Poscolle 6, tel. +30 0432 297068).
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Mercatino dell’Antiquariato antique fair in Piazza San Giacomo/Piazza Matteotti - first Sunday of
every month
Udine Pedala cycling fun run - June
Estate in Città city centre events - July and August
Folkest international festival of folk music at Udine and surrounding area - July
Paliodonna women’s horse race - September
Friuli DOC wine, food, events - October
Fiera di Santa Caterina fun fair in Piazza 1° Maggio - 25 November
Mercatino di Natale Christmas market at Udine Fiere - from mid December
The following are the main fairs held in the trade fair area of Udine Esposizioni at
Martignacco:
Mostra d’Antiquariato Alpe Adria antique fair - February
Alimenta food fair - March
Hobby Sport Tempo Libero sport and leisure fair - March-April
Folkest, Udine and province - July
Salone Internazionale della Sedia chair fair - September
Casa Moderna home fair - September-October
A.R.E.S., historical collectors’ fair "Militaria" - October
Ideanatale Christmas gifts - November
Mostra Internazionale Canina dog show - November
Mostra d’Antiquariato Alpe Adria antique fair – December
TRICESIMO
Parish church (eighteenth century). Castle (sixteenth century), with sanctuary on hill overlooking
the Friulian plains.
CASSACCO
The town is dominated by the impressive bulk of the castle (fifteenth century, now privately owned)
with the chapel of Santa Maria Assunta. At nearby Montegnacco is Villa Gallici Deciani (sixteentheighteenth
centuries).
COLLOREDO DI MONTALBANO
Colloredo di Monte Albano stands in the shadow of its imposing castle. It was the home of writer
Ippolito Nievo, who wrote his most celebrated novel Le Confessioni di Un Italiano (Confessions of
an Italian) here between 1857 and 1868, drawing his inspiration from the area and the events in
local people’s lives. Today, the castle is the focus of a literary park dedicated to Nievo. Severely
damaged in the 1976 earthquake, the castle has more than three hundred rooms, many of which
have now been restored. The monumental complex is made up of several fourteenth-century
buildings, Its distinctive white profile, surmounted by a clock tower, can been seen from a great
distance on its hilltop, at the centre of the morainic amphitheatre that embraces Udine to the north
east. In the village itself, the fourteenth-century frescoes in the chapel of San Pietro Apostolo are
well worth a visit.
FESTIVALS
Festa del Pane bread fair - April
MORUZZO
Castle (dating from twelfth century). At nearby Santa Margherita del Gruagno is the parish church
of the same name (dating from the eleventh century, with eighteenth century additions), at San
Tomaso di Majano is the church of San Giovanni di Gerusalemme (twelfth to sixteenth centuries)
and at Brazzacco is the Villa di Brazzà of Contessa Savorgnan di Brazzà
FAGAGNA
Fagagna is noted for its Corsa degli Asini, or donkey race, held in early September, and for the
excellent cheese to which it gives its name. The cheese is available directly from the producers - the
town’s two dairies. Nestling in the shadow of its ruined mediaeval castle, Fagagna boasts a number
of remarkable monuments, such as the ancient parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and the
Renaissance Casa della Comunità, as well as an intriguing museum of rural life (Museo della Vita
Contadina) in Cjase Cocel. The ancient building has been restored to recreate the ambiences of
country life in days gone by. Outside, there is a broli, or small farm, with mulberry trees, vines and
vegetables, which is still tended according to the ancient rhythms of yesteryear’s farmers. A special
section is set aside for women’s activities and the exquisite tombolo, or Italian pillow, lace made at
Fagagna in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries at the school founded by Contessa Cora
Savorgnan di Brazzà. Fagagna lace products vied in sophistication with Burano’s and were even
exported to the New World.
Also worth a visit is the splendid nearby mediaeval castle of Villalta. Today privately owned, it is
one of the most beautiful such edifices in Friuli.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Corsa degli Asini donkey race - September
Palio dei Borghi race - mid September
Easter re-enactment at Ciconicco di Fagagna - Easter week
NATURE
Oasi dei Quadris park, with nesting storks.
RIVE D’ARCANO
The castle of Rive d’Arcano is now privately owned but may be observed from outside the grounds.
One of the best conserved castles in the region, it was built and extended from the twelfth to the
sixteenth centuries.
Other places to visit include the pieve, or parish church, of San Martino (eighth century) and the
church of San Mauro (from the twelfth, thirteenth and fifteenth centuries) with contemporary
frescoes.
WINERIES
Castello di Arcano
Arcano Superiore 11/c - Rive d'Arcano (UD) Tel: 0432809500 Fax: 0432809500.
Bidoli – Fornai dai Fradis
Via Fornace 19 - RIVE D'ARCANO - Udine - Tel: 0432 810793 Fax: 0432 810797
DISTILLERIES
Distillerie De Mezzo
Loc. Fornaci De mezzo - Rive d'Arcano - Udine - Tel: +39.0432-800129 Fax: +39.0432-800129
SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI
A town with a rich heritage of art, culture and craft traditions, famous for its prosciutto crudo, or
air-cured ham.
Places to visit: Duomo of San Michele Arcangelo (fourteenth and eighteenth centuries), Biblioteca
Guarnieriana library (fifteenth century), church of Madonna della Fratta (fifteenth century) and the
church of Sant’Antonio Abate (fifteenth century) with its superb Renaissance fresco cycle by
Pellegrino da San Daniele.
TYPICAL PRODUCTS
Prosciutto di San Daniele air-cured ham
NATURE
Lake of Ragogna
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Aria di Festa air-cured ham fair - late August
Mercatino dell’Antiquariato antiques fair - last Sunday of the month
CODROIPO
This major economic centre on the Friulian flatlands lies at the heart of the Grave del Friuli DOC
wine zone. In the centre, visitors should see the parish church of the Assunta (eighteenth century),
one of the most ancient in Friuli, and in the San Martino district, there is a fine collection of fully
functioning horse-drawn carriages from all over Europe. These are being transferred to Villa
Kechler. A short distance away, at Rivolto, is the airfield of the national display team, the legendary
Frecce Tricolori, or Tricolour Arrows, renowned for their spectacular performances at air shows
around the globe. The base of the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale, the team’s official name, can be
visited during air shows (tel. +39 0432 902166). For further information, visit the website
www.aeronautica.difesa.it.
At Passariano is Villa Manin, a magnificent sixteenth-century Venetian villa that was radically
restructured in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. It was the last residence in Friuli
of the doges of Venice. Severely damaged during the First World War, Villa Manin now belongs,
after restoration by the Ente Ville Venete body, to the regional authority of Friuli-Venezia Giulia,
which has made it the home of the regional cataloguing centre and school of restoration. Its rooms
are open to the public. Villa Manin is also a museum, each year hosting major exhibitions organised
by the regional authority. Before exploring the interior, visitors should admire the structure as a
whole. Unique and imposing, Villa Manin frames, and gives form to, the green of its extensive
lawns by enclosing them in a harmonious arrangement of snow-white outbuildings. The villa was
the centre of a vast estate and had to fulfil two main functions, as an economically viable farm and
as a setting for ceremonial occasions. The complex layout of the buildings reflects this. The main
residential structure comprises a three-floored main building surmounted by a statue-topped attic
storey. It is flanked by two lateral barchesse, or service buildings, that extend under airy porticoes
around the large lawn. As a counterpoint to this group, there is a large horseshoe-porticoed exedra
enclosing a second lawn in front of the villa, in a sort of unexpected, imaginary continuation of the
barchesse. The interior of Villa Manin is a succession of frescoed rooms grouped around the great
central hall, whose height extends up through all three storeys. The chapel and the stables, where
there is a fine collection of old horse-drawn carriages, are also worth a visit. Behind the villa is a
splendid, secluded and often unnoticed garden, which may also be visited.
WINERIES
Vigneti Pietro Pittaro (loc. Zompicchia)
Via Udine, 67 - Codroipo (UD) Tel: 0432 904726 Fax: 0432 908530.
Vignis di Driut
Via Gramsci 12 - Codroipo (UD) Tel: +39 0432 908027 Fax: +39 0432 908027
TYPICAL PRODUCTS
Montasio cheese protection consortium
NATURE
Resurgent springs park
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Mostra Mercato del Montasio cheese fair and Fiera di san Simone market – October
Mostra Mercato dell’Antiquariato antiques market at Villa Manin – spring and winter.
Avostanis at Agriturismo Ai Colonos, Villacaccia di Lestizza – August
CAMINO AL TAGLIAMENTO
WINERIES
Ferrin Paolo
Loc. Casali Maione 8 - Camino al Tagliamento - Udine - Tel: 0432919106 Fax: 0432919949
Sbaiz
Via I. Nievo, 1/A - 33030 Camino al Tagliamento – Udine - Tel: 0432 919215 Fax: 0432 919215
HORSE RIDING
Centro Ippico La Quercia (Gorizzo)
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Wine festival - late May
BERTIOLO
Parish church (eighteenth century). At nearby Sterpo is Villa Colloredo Venier (from the fourteenth,
eighteenth and twentieth centuries), incorporating the remains of a fourteenth-century castle.
WINERIES
Cabert - Cantina di Bertiolo
via Madonna 27 - 33032 Bertiolo – Udine - Tel: +39.0432.917434 Fax: +39.0432.917768
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Wine festival - March
TALMASSONS
MORTEGLIANO
Places to visit: Parish church of Santi Pietro e Paolo (nineteenth century), with one hundred and
thirteen-metre bell tower and gilded wooden altar by Giovanni Martini (1526).
WINERIES
Stocco (Bicinicco)
Via Casali Stocco, 12 - Bicinicco - Udine - Tel: 0390432934906 Fax: 0390432994982
di Lenardo Vineyards (Ontagnano di Gonars)
Piazza Battisti 1 - Gonars - Udine - Tel: +39 0432 928633 Fax: +39 0432 923375
PAVIA DI UDINE
Parish church of San Ulderico and church of San Giovanni dei Battuti (from fourteenth, fifteenth
and nineteenth centuries). Villa Lovaria (seventeenth and nineteenth centuries). There are numerous
Venetian villas in the surrounding area: at Persereano, Villa Florio (eighteenth century); at
Lauzacco, Villa Beretta; at Risano, Villa Pighin (eighteenth century); at Lovaria, Villa Dragoni
Giacomelli (fifteenth and eighteenth centuries).
WINERIES
Pighin (Risano)
viale Grado, 1 - - Udine - Tel: 0432.675444 Fax: 0432.675999
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Sagre dai Pirùs pear fair – August
WHERE TO EAT
Vignis di Driut
Via Gramsci 12 - Codroipo (UD) Tel: +39 0432 908027 Fax: +39 0432 908027
vignisdidriut@libero.it
Bidoli – Fornai dai Fradis
Via Fornace 19 - 33030 RIVE D'ARCANO - Udine
Tel: 0432 810793 Fax: 0432 810797
bidolivini@bidolivini.com - www.bidolivini.com
Sbaiz
Via I. Nievo, 1/A - 33030 Camino al Tagliamento – Udine - Tel: 0432 919215 Fax: 0432 919215
sbaiz@adriacom.it

1° ITINERARIES -THE COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI

The Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC zone lies in the hills that extend along the border of the province
of Udine with Slovenia. The heart of the zone is Cividale, the starting point for our two suggested
itineraries. The first leads northwest in the direction of Faedis, Nimis and Tarcento while the second
heads south east and passes through Manzano, San Giovanni al Natisone and Corno di Rosazzo.
The marl and sandstone soil of the gently rolling hills is terraced to provide an ideal habitat for
viticulture. Thanks to the natural shelter provided by the Julian Pre-Alps, the vines are protected
from the cold north winds.
In the The Colli Orientali are wineries where visitors can taste and purchase wines, farm holiday
and sports facilities, excellent eateries, villages with many minor - and major - art treasures, and the
large vine and wine park, making this one of the most attractive and best prepared parts of Friuli-
Venezia Giulia for a relaxing holiday in the countryside.
Typical products
Gubana cake, sausages, cheeses, honey, grappa and spirits.
Typical dishes
Frico (fried cheese), salami cooked in vinegar, brovada e muset (cotechino sausage with sliced
pomace-steeped turnips), cjarsons (large pasta envelopes), game and trout-based dishes. In the
valleys around Cividale, there are dishes of Slovene origin, such as zlicnjaki, small dumplings
made of flour and acquabizna, a turnip and potato soup. Sweets include gubana and struki.
Itinerary: Cividale - Remanzacco - Povoletto - Tarcento - Nimis - Attimis - Faedis - Torreano
CIVIDALE DEL FRIULI
Cividale, the first capital in Italy of the Lombard duchy, in the sixth century after Christ, has even
older origins. It was founded as Forum Iulii around 50 B.C. by Julius Caesar and gave its name to
the whole of its hinterland, which even today is known as Friuli.
Cividale is a town to walk round in search of the very evident traces of its noble past. The
gastaldaga, the heart of Lombard Cividale, extends from Piazza del Duomo to the banks of the river
Natisone. But before you venture into its cobbled alleyways, cross the Ponte del Diavolo, the
“devil’s bridge” that spans one of the loveliest stretches of the river, and enjoy the view of the
ancient houses that cling higgledy-piggledy to the sheer drop over the deep blue-green waters.
Must-see visits in the gastaldaga are the Celtic hypogeum, carved out of the rock, and the eighthcentury
oratory of Santa Maria in Valle, which still conserves the priceless Lombard statues and
stucco reliefs that have somehow survived to the present day. Other marvellous works from the
same period can be admired in the cathedral, where two early mediaeval masterpieces, the
baptistery of Callistus and the altar of Ratchis, have been installed, and in the nearby archaeological
museum, where exhibits include some extremely rare pieces of Lombard gold jewellery. Although
time seems to have stood still in the gastaldaga, the closer you get to Cividale’s lively main square,
Piazza Paolo Diacono, the more the streets of the historic centre come alive with the shops, cafés,
restaurants and other eateries that have made Cividale a byword among discriminating gourmets.
WINERIES
Crosato Giovanni
Via della Fornaz 17 - Cividale del Friuli (UD) Tel: 0432.701462 - 730292 Fax: 0432.730292.
Villa Rubini (Spessa di Cividale)
Via Case Rubini, 4 - Cividale del Friuli (UD) Tel: 0432 716141 Fax: 0432 716161.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Messa dello Spadone mass of the great sword - 6 January
Civintas wine festival - July
Mittelfest arts festival - July
Folkest folk festival - August
REMANZACCO
Places to visit: Church of Santo Stefano (sixteenth century) with wooden altar
CRAFTS
Metalworking-Gino Tonutti museum (Casali Battiferro), tel. +39 0432 667213
POVOLETTO
A quiet country village. Visit the parish church (eighteenth century). At nearby Magredis is the
church of San Pietro (fourteenth-fifteenth centuries) with an interesting cycle of paintings by
Thanner. At Savorgnano, Villa Savorgnan (fifteenth century) and the Castello della Motta are worth
visiting, as is Villa Mangilli Schubert (seventeenth-eighteenth centuries) at Marsure.
WINERIES
Aquila del Torre (Savorgnano al Torre)
Via Attimis 25 - Povoletto (UD) Tel: +39.0432.666428 Fax: +39.0432.647942.
Teresa Raiz (Marsure di Sotto)
Via della Roggia, 22 - Povoletto (UD) Tel: 0432.679071 Fax: 0432.664147.
DISTILLERIES
Distillerie Bepi Tosolini
Via della Roggia, 20 – 33040 Povoletto (UD)
Tel. 0432-664144 – fax 0432-664147
info@bepitosolini.it
www.bepitosolini.it
TARCENTO
An attractive and ancient town whose historic centre has been impeccably restored after the
devastation of the 1976 earthquake. Sights include Palazzo Frangipane (eighteenth century) and the
parish church (established in the twelfth century and rebuilt in the eighteenth). At nearby Segnacco,
the church of Sant’Eufemia (fourteenth century) merits attention.
Behind Tarcento, the upper Torre valley opens into one of Friuli’s most unspoilt corners, an ideal
spot for hillwalking or mountain biking. Here in Val Torre you will find the spectacular grottoes of
Villanova. Guided visits are available.
NATURE
Torre waterfalls (Ciseriis).
Lusevera source of the Torre (Musi)
Grottoes (Villanova))
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Pignarul ancient traditional bonfire - 6 January
Festival dei Cuori folklore festival - August
NIMIS
An ancient, strategically located fortification of classical origin, Nimis today is the home of
Ramanodolo, the region’s first DOCG denomination. Ramandolo is a sweet wine, vinified from
grapes that have raisined on the vine or on rush mats. It is produced in limited quantities,
exclusively in the tiny area around the hill of Ramandolo, from which it takes its name.
Sights to see in the village are the parish church of Santi Gervasio e Protasio (sixth century), one of
the most ancient in Fr iuli, and the church of the Madonna delle Pianelle (fifteenth-sixteenth
centuries).
WINERIES
I Comelli
Largo A. Diaz, 8 - Nimis (UD) Tel: 0432.790685 Fax: 0432.797158.
Il Roncat di Giovanni Dri (Ramandolo)
Via Pescia, 7 - Nimis (UD) Tel: 0432/790260 Fax: 0432/797942.
La Roncaia
Via Verdi 26 - Nimis (UD) Tel: 0432.790280 Fax: 0432.797900.
Dario Coos
Via Ramandolo 5 - 33045 Nimis – Udine Tel: 0432/790320 Fax: 0432/797807
ATTIMIS
The village offers an interesting Museo della Terra dei Nove Castelli, a museum dedicated to the
area’s mediaeval past. Nearby are the imposing remains of three castles, the Castello Superiore, the
Castello Inferiore and the Castello di Partistagno. At Borgo Faris, there is the church of
Sant’Osvaldo (fourteenth-fifteenth centuries) and at Forame there is the church of Sant'Antonio
Abate (thirteenth, seventeenth and twentieth centuries) with a fascinating wooden altar (1701).
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Sagra delle Fragole e dei Lamponi strawberry and raspberry fair - July
Festa e Mostra dei Funghi e delle Castagne mushroom and chestnut fair - October
FAEDIS
A village with ancient origins, Faedis offers visitors the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta with
a wooden altar by Giovanni Martini (1522) and the church of San Pietro degli Slavi (thirteenth and
fifteenth centuries). Nearby stand the impressive remains of the mediaeval castles of Soffumbergo,
Zucco and Cucagna, which may be visited on foot after a short walk. At Ronchis, there are
intriguing ancient private residences at Villa Freschi (seventeenth century) and Casa Partistagno
(sixteenth century).
WINERIES
Accordini (Campeglio)
Via Paolo Diacono 12 - Faedis (UD) Tel: 0432.711005 - 478823 Fax: 0432.711005.
Cecchini Marco
Via Colombani - Faedis (UD) Tel: 0432.720563 / 340.5944542 Fax: 0432.720563.
Colle Villano
Via Divisione Julia 41 - Faedis (UD) Tel: 0432.728257 Fax: 0432.728257.
Comelli Paolino (Colloredo)
Via della Chiesa 8 - Faedis (UD) Tel: +39-0432-711226 Fax: +39-0432-711400.
NATURE
Pian delle Farcadizze (Canebola)
FESTE E MANIFESTAZIONI
Sagra del Vino e delle Fragole wine and strawberry fair - June
Wine festival - June (at Campeglio)
Festa delle Castagne e del Miele chestnut and honey fair at Soffumbergo – October
TORREANO
Torreano is renowned for its stone masonry, which is used in both in architecture and in interior
decor, as well as for creating artistic objects. Nearby, Montina di Prestento offers the church of San
Rocco (fifteenth century) and at Togliano, there is the church of San Mauro (fourteenth century).
WINERIES
Guerra Albano (Montina)
Viale Kennedy 39/A - Torreano (UD) Tel: 0432.715077 Fax: 0432.715077.
Jacùss
Viale Kennedy, 35/A - Torreano (UD) Tel: 0432/715147 Fax: 0432/715147.
Valchiarò (Montina)
Via dei Laghi, 4/c Loc. Togliano - Torreano (UD) Tel: 0432715502 Fax: 0432715735.
WHERE TO STAY
Villa Rubini
Via Case Rubini, 4 - 33043 Cividale del Friuli (UD) Tel: 0432 716141 Fax: 0432 716161
info@villarubini.net - www.villarubini.net
I Comelli
Largo A. Diaz, 8 - 33045 Nimis (UD) Tel: 0432.790685 Fax: 0432.797158
info@icomelli.com - www.icomelli.com
Comelli Paolino
Via della Chiesa 8 - Faedis (UD) Tel: +39-0432-711226 Fax: +39-0432-711400
comelli@comelli.it - www.comelli.it
Colle Villano
Via Divisione Julia 41 - Faedis (UD) Tel: 0432.728257 Fax: 0432.728257
www.bertossi.info
WHERE TO EAT
I Comelli
Largo A. Diaz, 8 - 33045 Nimis (UD) Tel: 0432.790685 Fax: 0432.797158
info@icomelli.com - www.icomelli.com
Comelli Paolino
Via della Chiesa 8 - Faedis (UD) Tel: +39-0432-711226 Fax: +39-0432-711400
comelli@comelli.it - www.comelli.it
Colle Villano
Via Divisione Julia 41 - Faedis (UD) Tel: 0432.728257 Fax: 0432.728257
www.bertossi.info

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Itineraries of the Region Campania

FROM FALERNO TO CASERTA ROYAL PALACE

FROM FALERNO TO CASERTA ROYAL PALACE
The itinerary starts from the province of Caserta, the city famous worldwide for the Royal Palace commissioned by Charles of Bourbon, with the Royal Palace and its beautiful Gardens, it runs between the sea and countryside, with stops in Mondragone, Cellole, Galluccio, Castel Campagnano, Caiazzo, and Frignano.
MONDRAGONE 
We start from Mondragone, a town overlooking the sea and located between the mouth of the Volturno and Mount Petrino that as the chain Massico final hill seems to protect the town. In the town territory we continue to discover new ancient settlements and important archaeological remains of great value that can be seen with a visit at the Museo Civico, able to tell this land life from prehistoric to medieval times.
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Vinicola Moio Michele fu Luigi  Viale Margherita, 6 - 81034 MONDRAGONE - Tel: +39 0823 978017 Fax: +39 0823 978017 Web: www.cantinemoio.it Email: info@cantinemoio.it 
On the ancient agricultural hinterland assigned to the colony of Sinuessa between the Volturno and Mount Massico, a side of the Moio family has settled at the beginning of the XX century, starting a production wine activity. Moio wineries today can be visited right in the town center, around one of the few rural court still intact in Mondragone. From the beautiful countryside that surround the village are produced grapes heirs of an ancient land of such a noble past tradition and history. After many centuries of transformations, Michele Moio since the '50s has re proposed to wine lovers a new Falerno. Winery visits: by appointment 
CELLOLE 
A short north road along the coast brings us to Cellole, a village that takes its name from the Pagus Cellarum buildings built by the Romans as storehouse for food, whose ruins are still visible under the open sky. It is a small town, but rich in history and charm, we should visit the different churches of the town center, as the Christian Catholic Church of St. Vito and Marco, the Christian Catholic Church dedicated to Saint Lucia and the Seventh Day Adventist Church .
Wineries to visit:
Fattoria Villa Matilde  SS Domitiana Km 4+700, 18 - 81030 CELLOLE - Tel: +39 0823 932088 Fax: +39 0823 932134 Web:www.fattoriavillamatilde.it Email: info@fattoriavillamatilde.it  
The Falerno has its roots in the classical age, praised by several Latin poets and appreciated until the end of last century, when it disappeared due to a parasite. The lawyer Avallone, father of the current owners of the company, for a personal passion, has revived the Falerno in Villa Matilde. Winery visits: daily by reservation 
GALLUCCIO 
We now move inland until we reach Galluccio, situated in a strategic position which has enabled it to have a thousand-year history. The village is surrounded by chestnut trees, and strolling through the town we get hit by the winding alleyways that characterize it. We visit the Collegiate Church that has a magnificent wooden and gold ceiling dating back to the XII century and a tuff Gothic bell tower with a bell from 1102.    
Wineries to visit:
Telaro  Via Cinque Pietre, 2 - 81044 GALLUCCIO - Tel: +39 0823 925841 Fax: +39 0823 925021 Web: www.vinitelaro.it Email:info@vinitelaro.it 
On the slopes of the Roccamorfina extinct volcano, in the town of Galluccio, the company Telaro cultivates 50 hectares of vineyards, using organic methods. Visiting the winery we go up from the underground level that houses the barrel, to the ground floor, for fermentation to bottling phases, to the first floor for grapes drying. Winery visits: by appointment 
CAIAZZO E CASTEL CAMPAGNANO 
We leave Galluccio and move to Caiazzo, founded around the eighth century BC and occupied by the Etruscans, Samnites, Romans and Longobards. Precisely the last ones have been responsible for the construction of the Castle, which houses a chapel from 1116. In addition to the Castle we visit the Convent of the Capuchins, Savastano Palace with the beautiful late Baroque façade and the impressive front door, and the Church of San Nicola de Figulis.
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Agricola Vestini Campagnano – Poderi Foglia  Via Barraccone, 5(momentariamente Via Costa dell'Aia 5) , Loc. Conca della campania-Casilina(ss6) km162 - 81013 CAIAZZO - Tel: +39 0823 862770 Fax: +39 0823 862770 Web: www.vestinicampagnano.itEmail: info@vestinicampagnano.it 
The company was founded 9 years ago on the initiative of two lawyers who, as a hobby, started making wine from indigenous grapes of the province of Caserta: Pallagrello and Casavecchia. This is what happened after the first success the hobby turned into a real productive activity. Visits in wineries: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm / 2.30 - 6.00 pm
 Fattoria Selvanova  Via Selvanova , Loc. Squille - 81010 CASTEL CAMPAGNANO - Tel: +39 0823 867261 Fax: +39 081 2455268 Web: www.fattoriaselvanova.com Email: info@fattoriaselvanova.com  
It's an organic farm, wines are produced exclusively from their own grapes to have control over the entire production chain. The implant of the very young company is in fact finalized to produce great wines. Winery visits: by appointment
  Terre del Principe  Contrada Mascioni - 81010 CASTEL CAMPAGNANO - Tel: +39 081 867126 Fax: +39 081 8541125 Web:www.terredelprincipe.com Email: terredelprincipe@libero.it  
In locality Castel Campagnano, in the green between the Matese and Taburno massifs, with 10 hectares of vineyard, is the Terre del Principe winery, a company that has made the rediscovery of the ancient indigenous grapes from Caserta, Pallagrello and Casavecchia, his bet and his challenge. winery visits: by appointment 
CASERTA E FRIGNANO  
We go down south for thirty miles before meeting Frignano, a town located on the outskirts of Caserta. The stop in the Royal Palace's city is a must. We start our visit going to the Vaccheria, a village developed all around a building called "old" wanted by King Ferdinand and built in a location where you can enjoy a unique view from. The aspect of the building is an ancient residence one with livestock stables, and its interior contains a small chapel and royal apartments. Nearby is the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, dating back to 1805, whose facade is tuff in neo-Gothic style square blocks. Left the Vaccheria it's time to go and admire the Royal Palace, commissioned by Charles of Bourbon, king of the Two Sicilies, to Luigi Vanvitelli, to give a new capital to the Kingdom, far from the sea and its threats. So we visit the Royal Palace and its four splendid Gardens. Moving to the medieval village with its characteristic grid layout we go to the twelfth century cathedral overlooking the square with its façade, the thirteenth-century church tower and the great dome which still preserve Arab-Sicilian and Apulian architectural and decorative elements.  
Wineries to visit:
Magliulo  Via G. Manna, 29 - 81030 FRIGNANO - Tel: +39 081 8900928 Fax: +39 081 8900928 Web: www.vinimagliulo.it Email:vini.magliulo@libero.it 
From lands particularly suited for the vine production, Magliulo family company produces and distributes wines keeping alive the ancient traditions, in a winery, built early this century by the current owner grandfather, in the Asprinio of Aversa production area. winery visits: by appointment
Where to eat:
  Azienda Agricola Vestini Campagnano – Poderi Foglia Via Barraccone, 5(momentariamente Via Costa dell'Aia 5) , Loc. Conca della campania-Casilina(ss6) km162 - 81013 CAIAZZO - Tel: +39 0823 862770 Fax: +39 0823 862770 Web: www.vestinicampagnano.itEmail: info@vestinicampagnano.it  Fattoria Selvanova Via Selvanova , Loc. Squille - 81010 CASTEL CAMPAGNANO - Tel: +39 0823 867261 Fax: +39 081 2455268 Web: www.fattoriaselvanova.com Email: info@fattoriaselvanova.com
  Fattoria Villa Matilde SS Domitiana Km 4+700, 18 - 81030 CELLOLE - Tel: +39 0823 932088 Fax: +39 0823 932134 Web:www.fattoriavillamatilde.it Email: info@fattoriavillamatilde.it   
Telaro Via Cinque Pietre, 2 - 81044 GALLUCCIO - Tel: 0+39 823 925841 Fax: +39 0823 925021 Web: www.vinitelaro.it Email:info@vinitelaro.it  
Accommodation:  
Azienda Agricola Vestini Campagnano – Poderi Foglia Via Barraccone, 5(momentariamente Via Costa dell'Aia 5) , Loc. Conca della campania-Casilina(ss6) km162 - 81013 CAIAZZO - Tel: +39 0823 862770 Fax: +39 0823 862770 Web: www.vestinicampagnano.itEmail: info@vestinicampagnano.it  Fattoria Selvanova Via Selvanova , Loc. Squille - 81010 CASTEL CAMPAGNANO - Tel: +39 0823 867261 Fax: +39 081 2455268 Web: www.fattoriaselvanova.com Email: info@fattoriaselvanova.com
  Fattoria Villa Matilde SS Domitiana Km 4+700, 18 - 81030 CELLOLE - Tel: +39 0823 932088 Fax: +39 0823 932134 Web:www.fattoriavillamatilde.it Email: info@fattoriavillamatilde.it   
Telaro Via Cinque Pietre, 2 - 81044 GALLUCCIO - Tel: +39 0823 925841 Fax: +39 0823 925021 Web: www.vinitelaro.it Email:info@vinitelaro.it  
Terre del Principe Contrada Mascioni - 81010 CASTEL CAMPAGNANO - Tel: +39 081 867126 Fax: +39 081 8541125 Web:www.terredelprincipe.com Email: terredelprincipe@libero.it  

CAMPANIA: TRAVELLING AMONG THE TWO GULFS' VINEYARDS

CAMPANIA: TRAVELLING AMONG THE  TWO GULFS' VINEYARDSThis itinerary is entirely dedicated to Naples and its beautiful province, and leads us to know one of the Italian metropolises, small towns in the shadow of Vesuvius and the beautiful island of Ischia. Great wines, breathtaking views of the Naples' Gulf, food, history and culture. We start from Marano, cross Quarto and Bacoli to arrive in the town of Pulcinella. From there we leave the mainland to the island of Ischia and back to the mainland we go to  discover the Vesuvian area, to head, then, towards the south and arrive down in the Cilento area, almost to Eboli gates. 
MARANO DI NAPOLI 
Situated on the outskirts of Naples, Marano extends between the hills north of Campi Flegrei and the flatness of Campania in the lower part to the left of Volturno River. Marano's territory is rich of Roman remains, the absolute most important testimony, as part of funerary architecture in Campania, is the mausoleum said Cimurro, whose walls are niches that used to contain Tirone's ashes. After the visit in the village and in its surrounding territory it's time to go to the first winery of our itinerary.
Wineries to visit:
Cantine Federiciane Monteleone  V
ia Antica Consolare Campana 34 , Loc. SAN ROCCO – 80016 Marano di Napoli - Tel: +39 081 5764153/5763726 Fax: +39 081 5764150 Web: www.cantinefedericiane.com Email: info@cantinefedericiane.com 
Among the hills along Quarto Flegreo, in Marano territory, in an area named Belvedere for its landscape values, we meet the Federiciane Monteleone Wineries, on the route of the ancient Via Consolare Campana. The name of the company derives from the eponymous castle of Frederick origins, nearby there are the wineries deepened in the countryside and surrounded by gardens. Equipped with modern facilities, belongs to an almost secular tradition in producing typical wines of Campania, determined to revaluate the traditions and to spread their knowledge across regional boundaries. Winery visits: by appointment
  QUARTO  
Not far from Marano is Quarto, a small town that has some places that definitely deserve a visit. This is the Arcadia, located on a small hill from where you can admire a pleasant landscape, of White Stone, an ancient Roman cemetery and the square of Santa Maria with its fountain.
Quarto area is also of great archaeological interest with the Necropolis of via Brindisi where the oldest structure is represented by the pyramidal cusp monumental mausoleum with its fence. Through a passage behind the monument you can access to the fence, originally closed, in which were found traces of cremation, urns, pots with buried remains and the Capuchin tombs documenting the continuity of the cemetery use until the late period.
Wineries to visit:Cantine Grotta del Sole  Via Spinelli 2 – 80010 Quarto - Tel: +39 081 8762566 Fax: +39 081 8769470 Web: www.grottadelsole.it Email: grottadelsole@grottadelsole.it 
In the heart of Campi Flegrei, land of Aeneas myth, rich in archaeological sites and beautiful landscapes, the family Martusciello gave birth to the project Grotta del Sole in 1992. A real work of "wine archeology" to rediscover and value some forgotten wines of Campania, above all the Falanghina and the Piedirosso, but also Asprinio dell'Agro Aversano, last witness of a cultivation form dating back to the Etruscans. Then there are the Gragnano and the Lettere della penisola Sorrentina, the typical Neapolitan tradition red wines and the Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio.  Winery visits: by appointment  
BACOLI 
Little more than fifteen kilometers separates Quarto from Bacoli, a town founded by the Romans under the name of Bauli and renowned as a holiday resort. Of the ancient Bauli remains are still preserved  the Cento Camerelle, the Piscina Mirabilis, the so called Tomb of Agrippina remains. Here has to be visited the Casina Vanvitelli, a Ferdinand IV of Bourbon hunting lodge built in 1782 and visitable by appointment. In the area you can also make the touristic visit of Lake Fusaro.
Wineries to visit:I Vini della Sibilla  Via Ottaviano Augusto 19 – 80070 Bacoli - Tel: +39 081 8688778 Fax: +39 081 8549561 Web: www.sibillavini.it Email: info@sibillavini.it 
A mild climate and a volcanic ground, sheltered by the nearby sea. The land and its products passion are the strengths of the Di Meo family production, for over five generations, have been cultivating their vines on the Baia rolling hills, bringing back Falanghina and Piedirosso vines to the ancient glory. Winery tours: daily, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. 
NAPOLI  
The next step is, finally, Naples, a city nestled between hills and sea, rich in artistic, historical and cultural heritage. Naples has to be discovered through the popular narrow streets, French and Spanish Royal Palaces, the castles and villas, museums and churches, witnesses of the fervent religious spirit that animates this city. You cannot avoid visits to the Square of the Plebiscito and Royal Palace, to the San Carlo Theatre and Umberto I Gallery, to the Certosa and Sant 'Elmo Castle, to the Albergo dei Poveri beyond the Maschio Angioino and the Cloister of Santa Chiara. And then the Churches and Chapels of Spaccanapoli and San Gregorio Armeno, walking through the alleys and the facades of noble palaces.  
Wineries to visit:Cantine degli Astroni  Via Comunale Sartania 48 – 80126 Napoli - Tel: +39 081 7158906 - 5884182 Fax: +39 081 6135160 Web: www.cantineastroni.com Email: info@cantineastroni.com 
Was the year 1891 and Vincent Varchetta decided to increase its activities, with the family expansion , and he realized, being a man of great agricultural experience, that it was time to turn what was a very old delight, art of making wine, into a thriving business. Thus were born the Varchetta wineries. Today, after more than a century, we find Varchetta Vincent, great-grandson of the founder who, with the invaluable contribution of the other brothers, manages with passion and skill the fate of this company, located in a suggestive area, the cradle of ancient Greek and Roman cities.  Winery tours: by appointment    
ISCHIA AND FORIO 
It's time to leave the mainland and to enjoy one of the most pleasant travels that we can do. Our direction is Ischia, an island of volcanic origin which gives us, once landed, several  possibilities and a thousand visits, from sea excursions to inland discoveries, passing through villages full of charm and breathtaking views. We visit the Villa La Colombaia, dipped in the green woods of Zaro and surrounded by a beautiful park, La Mortella Gardens, the Aragonese Castle from 474 BC, the Tower of Guevara and the Church of the Soccorso.
Wineries to visit:Il Giardino Mediterraneo  Via Nuova dei Conti, 43 - 80077 ISCHIA - Tel: +39 081 3334376 - 337676793 Fax: +39 081 3334376 Web: www.ilgiardinomediterraneo.it Email: info@ilgiardinomediterraneo.it
 Il Giardino Mediterraneo was created by the will of Corrado D'Ambra and now has its heirs face. The Museum Winery dates back to 1805, with its ancient cellar restored with old wine presses, whose is annexed the terraces vineyard. From there departs a monorail that slides up, on top of the hill, to the panoramic eating place, which offers a panoramic view of the Gulf of Naples. Winery tours: by appointment. 
SAN SEBASTIANO AL VESUVIO 
Back on the mainland, we go to the Vesuvius discovery. It belongs in effect to the metropolitan area of Naples, the center of San Sebastiano was destroyed by the 1944 terrible eruption of Vesuvius and then rebuilt. By the eruption managed to be saved, however, the Church of San Sebastiano, characterized by an eighteenth century dome that dominates the entire town, and the Villa Figliola. In San Sebastiano  the Vesuvius National Park institution is located at the Town Hall.
Wineries to visit:De Falco Vini  Via Figliola – 80040 San Sebastiano al Vesuvio - Tel: +39 081 7713755 Fax: +39 081 5745510 Web: www.defalco.it Email: defalcovini@tin.it  
This is a company rooted for generations in the heart of Vesuvius National Park, a great environmental historical and archaeological heritage. The wines come from grapes of the famous Vesuvius and from the finest grapes of Campania, where nature has donated a unique and wonderful ecosystem. Winery  visits: on reservation
TERZIGNO AND TRECASE 
The two towns arise on the slopes of Vesuvius, within the National Park. In Terzigno should be visited the Temple of the Immaculate, which was inaugurated in 1758 and, St. Francis Church and Villa Bifulco ruins. In Trecase in the historic center there is the sixteenth-century Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Villas Langella, Filippone, Lebano and Ruta.
Wineries to visit:Azienda Agricola Villa Dora  Via Bosco Mauro 1 - 80040 Terzigno - Tel: +39 081 5295016 Fax: +39 081 8274905 Web: www.gruppodorotea.it Email: info@gruppodorotea.it 
It covers a total area of 13 hectares, 8 of which with vineyards and 5 with olive trees of 60 years   average age. This is located inside the Vesuvius National Park, just on the slopes of the volcano, a few hundred meters from the last archaeological discovery, Villa Rustica, which was the winery-oil mill of the ancient Romans, and has a large conference room . The agriculture practiced is organic and the harvest is done exclusively by hand, carrying quickly the harvested grapes with small boxes to the winery where the barrel cellar is dug into the volcanic rock. Winery tours: on reservation 
Azienda Agricola Vitivinicola Cantina del Vesuvio  Via Tirone della Guardia 12 - 80040 Trecase - Tel: +39 081 5369041 Fax:+39 081 5369041 Web: www.cantinadelvesuvio.it Email: info@cantinadelvesuvio.it 
It is located inside the Vesuvius National Park, in the historic area of Trecase. From its magnificent vineyards, grown on the higher slopes of Vesuvius, was created a well known and appreciated in the world wine production. Winery tours: daily
Casa Setaro Via Bosco del Monaco, 34 80040- Trecase Tel: +39 081 8628956  Fax: +39 081 8628956  Web: www.casasetaro.it 
Casa Setaro comes from the desire of Massimo and his wife, Mariarosaria, Trecase winemakers in the National Park of Vesuvius, the most famous volcano in the world, to keep alive the precious heritage of the family. The prints of four generations are imprinted among the black lands vines that grow cling to the beloved and feared volcano lava. "Respect and love the earth, it will repay you ."
This slogan reflects the full company philosophy. The wines are born from a deep conviction that the relationship of mutual interaction among man, environment and vineyard is the basis of a sound quality viticulture. Today the company represents a dynamic business in a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, authenticity and technology. Massimo and Mariarosaria work tirelessly with effort and passion for only one goal: to produce excellent wines, faithful witnesses of their territory, from the vineyard to the bottle.
FURORE 
It's time to leave the province of Naples and move us to the territory of Salerno. We drive for fifty miles part of which along a coastline that offers breathtaking views. The first step is Furore which for its particular physical and geographical shape has always been an impregnable stronghold, even at the time of the Saracen invasions. The fjord that characterize the town for centuries has been a natural harbor, in which took place flourishing trades and developed the oldest types of industrial activities. Only the landscape here worth the visit.   
Wineries to visit:Marisa Cuomo  Via G.B. Lama 14 - 84010 Furore - Tel: +39 089 830348 Fax: +39 089 8304014 Web: www.granfuror.it Email:info@granfuror.it 
The company is located in the town of Furore at 500 meters above the sea. The area planted with vines is in ten hectares, of which 3.5 of ownership. The ground is composed of dolomitic limestone rocks, the vine is raised primarily in "trellis" and often planted on vertical rock walls. In symbiosis between nature and technology, the vinification is carried out according to the most modern techniques. While the aging in oak barrels, stored in the old cellar dug into the wet and cool rock, is entrusted exclusively to the passing of time. Winery visits: by appointment
TRAMONTI 
A short road leads up to the town of Tramonti, consisting of thirteen small villages set in a lush green valley. Famous the churches that adorn the villages of the area, like the tenth century Church of the Ascension, the Chapel Rupestre and the Convent of St. Francis.
Wineries to visit:Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Apicella  Via Castello Santa Maria 1 , Loc. Capitignano - 84010 Tramonti - Tel: +39 089 856209 Fax: +39 089 876075 Email: api.fio@libero.it 
The company was established with an initial production of about 3,000 bottles of red wine "Tramonti" willing to give a new direction to the grape producers activity already consolidated by generations, in the following years Apicella family has tried to reach new goals, expanding the property, initially of one hectare and adding new vineyard. The present production is around 50,000 bottles and are only DOC wines. The company area consists of 7 hectares of vineyard, while one part of it is used for the construction of new facilities. Winery visits: daily by reservation
AGROPOLI  
We continue the descent towards south heading in Agropoli direction, the Cilento gateway located in the middle of the Gulf of Salerno. Here we visit the Castle dating from the sixth century, where we enjoy a magnificent view over the Gulf, the towers of Tresino, of St. Francis, of Licosa and of San Marco, built along the coast in ancient times as lookout and defense positions. Also worth a stop the Furnace, an old brick factory and a fine example of industrial architecture, today unfortunately left to itself. Finally we look at the town center churches, as Mother Church of St. Peter and Paul, the Church of Santa Maria della Pieta, and the Chapel of the Annunciation.
 Wineries to visit:
Vitivinicola Marino  Via Fontana Saracena, 9 - 84043 AGROPOLI - Tel: +39 0974 821719 +39 339 1083385 Fax: +39 0974 821719 Web: www.vinimarino.com Email: info@vinimarino.com 
Founded by Mr. Lorenzo in the '70s and '80s, at the Park of Cilento's gates, the company has an important history in the creation and enhancement of the DOC wines of Cilento. Its activity is also directed to manage its own beautiful vineyards of about 14 hectares.  Winery visits: Monday - Saturday, by appointment    
PRIGNANO CILENTO 
We enter the Cilento heart, one of the environmentally liveliest areas of the region. In the village two main roads, Corso Umberto I and Corso Garibaldi cut the inhabited village in five districts: Serra, Salita or Via Galli, Tempone, Via Croce and Prignano Bassa. We can't miss to see Cardone Palace, a majestic building dating back to the eighteenth century and organized into three wings which enclose a large courtyard that can be accessed through the large sandstone portal. Then we visit the Mother Church dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari, dating from before the thirteenth century, and the Old Mill in the old stone grinder at one time driven by the arms of the town women.
Wineries to visit:
Viticoltori De Conciliis  Loc. Querce - 84060 PRIGNANO CILENTO - Tel: +39 0974 831090 Fax: +39 0974 831090 Web: www.viticoltorideconciliis.it Email: info@viticoltorideconciliis.it 
The hills of the Cilento, a continuous succession of ridges and valleys, sinuous tangled lines interrupted by the sea; dominating the valley that flows into the Agropoli sea, with Capri and the Divine Coast that mark part of the horizon, lies Prignano Cilento, company site since 1996, when still in the Cilento they had not fully expressed interesting wineries. The vineyards, planted mostly in Agropoli territory, overlook the sea and are led directly by the De Conciliis family, respecting the environment and following the principle of low production. Winery tours: by appointment
  CASTELLABATE
We now head last stop of our itinerary, back on the coast and the sea where we started. We are in a small town that is part of the Cilento National Park and of Vallo di Daino, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the feet of the medieval village long sandy beaches surround the bay between Punta Licosa and Punta Tresino. The Mediterranean vegetation enriches the suggestive picture, and a walk through the charming town and its streets are the perfect complement to our long journey.
 Wineries to visit:
Luigi Maffini  Loc. Cenit - 84071 CASTELLABATE - Tel: +39 0974 966345 Fax: +39 0974 966345 Web: www.maffini-vini.com Email:info@maffini-vini.com 
Luigi Maffini for the first time vinifies grapes of an ancient family vineyard in 1996, producing the Kratos. Following his father footsteps, then company founder in the '70s, transformed the old family business split between the Castellabate territory, where the winery is, and the Cilento inner area. Winery tours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm / 4.00 to 7.00 pm
Where to eat:
  Il Giardino Mediterraneo Via Nuova dei Conti, 43 - 80077 ISCHIA - Tel: +39 081 3334376 - 337676793 Fax:+39  081 3334376 Web: www.ilgiardinomediterraneo.it Email: info@ilgiardinomediterraneo.it  
Accommodation:  
Vitivinicola Marino Via Fontana Saracena, 9 - 84043 AGROPOLI - Tel: +39 0974 821719 +39 339 1083385 Fax: +39 0974 821719 Web: www.vinimarino.com Email: info@vinimarino.com 

N THE LAND OF SANNITI, IN THE LAND OF MALIA

IN THE LAND OF SANNITI, IN THE LAND OF MALIAWho comes through Caudina valley, in the Benevento's valley, immediately feel, in any season, a sudden change of climate: the ramparts Apennine make us suddenly pass from the Naples' or Caserta's sweet maritime climate, to a continental climate, where the temperature is lower, during the winter rains are more frequent and, fog and night frosts come together. In the discovery of Sannio an itinerary that touches three of the most beautiful towns in the province. All around on mountains and hills sides mature grapes that produce exceptional quality wines: so many typical products to taste: mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, canestrai, extra virgin olive oil and the famous nuts of Benevento. For artistic handycraft lovers: do not forget Cerretesi ceramics. The itinerary includes, as a starting point, Benevento, fifth Chief Town of Campania, that extends along an ideal guideline to the west, crossing Foglianise, Torrecuso Solopaca Castelvenere and Guardia Sanframondi to get to Dugenta and Sant'Agata, near Caserta.
 BENEVENTO 
From Naples: A16/E842 – exit: Benevento. From Rome: RA9 direction Naples/Bari – exit: Benevento. 
The city of Benevento is located at the confluence of the Sabato and Calore rivers, and it's protected by a crown of Campania's Apennine mountains - including Mount Taburno which, together with other peaks, draws the Sleeper of Sannio, a mountainous natural monument seems to represent a woman who sleeps. The town's Samnite name was Maloenton, maybe derived from the name Malies, but the etymology of the earth can also mean unworked or land of enchantment, for the happy position.The Romans latinized its name in Maleventum and turned it into an important city along the Via Appia and into the southern Italy expansion basis. Destroyed by the Ostrogoths, was the extreme south domain before the Lombards, then the Byzantines and the Popes. The itinerary in the town stretches along the ancient Via Magistrale, today, Corso Garibaldi, a path uphill which crosses the old town, crossing the Cathedral, Paul V Palace fronted by Square Papiniano with the Isis' Temple Egyptian obelisk, Square Rome in front of Trajan street that leads to Trajan's Arch, Mosti Palace seat of the town hall, St. Bartholomew church, the Theatre Comunale Vittorio Emanuele, Terragnoli Palace, home of the library, St. Sophia church in Matteotti Square, the Government Palace and, finally, the Fortress of the Rectors.
 On the sides of the main street converge many charming historic streets, in one of them, in the secret of the Jewish ghetto, is hidden the Hortus Conclusus by Mimmo Paladino. Vegetable garden of the medieval convent of the Dominicans, from 1992 houses a permanent installation by the artist Mimmo Paladino of Benevento, the greatest among the transavantgarde exponents . The Hortus has become a free art gallery surrounded by the green. The artist's works have as a counterpoint the Roman era ruins, creating an interesting representation of the complex Sannio culture.
FOGLIANISE 
Left Benevento we travel a dozen miles before reaching Foglianise, a town surrounded by the mountains of Taburno and hills that slope to Benevento. Here most of the visits are for religious purposes, given the large number of churches which are in the territory. These include the Church of St. Anne, and Santa Maria of Constantinople, in addition to the convent of Sant'Annunziata, the Hermitage of St. Michael of the ninth century and the Abbey of Santa Maria in Gruptis.      
Wineries to visit:Cantina del Taburno  Via Sala - 82030 Foglianise - Tel: +39 0824 871338 Fax: +39 0824 878898 Web: www.cantinadeltaburno.it Email: info@cantinadeltaburno.it 
Situated on Mount Taburno slopes, the winery, from the very beginning of its activity has achieved quality, providing its members with the experience of its technicians and the fruit of their laboratories research. Today processes grapes of 300 winemakers, owners or vineyards manager, vineyards spread over the territories of the towns located at the foot of the mountain. The company has been able to maximize the individual farmers work and experience and to enhance the research activities, with the intent to obtain the highest quality expression of the area historical grapes.
Winery tours: Monday - Thursday, 8.00 am – 1.00 pm / 2.00 – 5.30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
TORRECUSO 
Very close to Foglianise rises Torrecuso, a charming village situated in a privileged position where we can admire the Taburno and the Valley of the Heat. The town is characterized by narrow, winding alleys that wind around the central square, dominated by Cito Palace, seat of the municipality and once home of the homonymous feudal lords.
Wineries to visit:Azienda Agricola Fontanavecchia  Via Fontanavecchia - 82030 Torrecuso -Tel: +39 0824 876275 Fax: +39 0824 876275 Web: www.fontanavecchia.info Email: orarillo@tin.it
The best time to visit the picturesque farm Fontanavecchia is probably the autumn when the colors of the vines are enhanced by the October sky, the fresh grass covers the clods and it's time to prepare the musts in the darkness of the vats, while a grandmother tells the stories of the past, on a quiet seductive hill. winery visits: daily, 9.00 am- 6.00 pm 
Fattoria la Rivolta  Contrada Rivolta - 82030 Torrecuso - Tel: +39 0824 872921 Fax: +39 0824 884907 Web: www.fattorialarivolta.com Email: pcotron@tin.it 
Emblem of this ancient company's history are the two Lombards knights that fight in battle, taken from the capping of an ancient column of that time. The same name "La Rivolta" (the uprising) follows the homonymous district that was Lombard fief and that was the scene of a bloody "uprising" to the rural landowner. Winery visits: daily, by reservation 
 CASTELVENERE 
Deviating from the north we reach Castelvenere, surrounded by a green hilly landscape furrowed by vines rows. Castelvenere is the town most vineyard in the region, and also here the churches are the main attraction. So the visits are reserved for the Church of St. Mary of the Chair, the Church of St. Nicholas and the one of Our Lady of the Forest. In addition worth a visit the medieval village, with Barone Palace, the Tower of Venus, the street of the Ditch and the Market Square that in its center houses the ancient well. 
Wineries to visit:Antica Masseria Venditti – Azienda Agricola di Nicola Venditti  Via Sannitica 120 - "Isola di cultura del Vino" - 82030 Castelvenere - Tel: +39 0824 940306 Fax: +39 0824 940301 Web: www.venditti.it Email: masseria@venditti.it 
Since 1595 the farmhouse Venditti, one generation after another, has grown by itself its own grapes, vinified and aged their grapes and their wines with care, love and passion. With the changing of the times has combined the ancient method to the modern technology rationality, to have a natural and organic product. Winery visits: by appointment
Azienda Agricola Fattoria Ciabrelli  Via Italia 3 - 82030 Castelvenere - Tel: +39 0824 940565 Fax: +39 0824 940921 Web: www.ciabrelli.it Email: fattoria@ciabrelli.it 
Since 1976 Ciabrelli Antonio, having inherited his father's farm, has started a wine in the bottle production, pointing from the very beginning on the rediscovery of old vines. The farm, located in the town of Castelvenere heart of the Sannita winemaking, produces six types of wine, two DOC and four IGT. Winery visits: daily, 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
  GUARDIA SANFRAMONDI 
The next step is in Guardia Sanframondi, a typical medieval village situated on a hill overlooking the entire valley Telesina offering magnificent views. From  far away we can see the castle, situated in a strategic position and that in the past guaranteed total control of the valleys. Originally from the twelfth century, was rearranged several times over the centuries. In the village worth a visit the Shrine of the Assumption, a baroque church with three aisles, to the detriment of a modest facade hides a magnificent interior with three naves.
Wineries to visit:Cooperativa Agricola La Guardiense  Via Santa Lucia 104/105 - 82034 Guardia Sanframondi - Tel: +39 0824 864034 Fax: +39 0824 864935 Web: www.laguardiense.it Email: guardiense@laguardiense.com 
Founded in 1960 by 33 members, the cooperative plays an important role in Benevento for the technological and economic progress achieved. It combines the ancient experience with the modern technology, in a mainly hilly locality, Santa Lucia di Guardia Sanframondi. Winery visits: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm / 1.30 – 5.30 pm
Corte Normanna
 Contrada Sapenzie, 20 - 82034 Guardia Sanframondi-Tel: +39 0824 817004 Fax: +39 0824 817004 Web:www.cortenormanna.it Email:info@cortenormanna.it  
In this land that has a unique microclimate, where the vines rows and the olive green foliage draw the sunny and uncontaminated hills, stands the Farm Corte Normanna that with skill, memory and emotion, for more than sixty years has been pursuing a continuous increase of quality through meticulous selections, finest technological innovations and the work of human being. Corte Normanna is a family-owned agricultural company, covers a total area of twenty hectares, of which eighteen  used for specialized vineyards and two for olive groves. Winery visits by appointment
DUGENTA 
Left Guardia Sanframondi we have to drive towards Caserta for half an hour before reaching Dugenta, a small town just outside of the Sannio, a crossroads between the valley Caudina and valley Telesina, the community of the Taburno and Terra di Lavoro (Caserta). In the past, the town territory was also affected by transhumance between inland areas and those of the Adriatico coast, from summer pastures to winter ones, which took place through a sheep track network. The path of the Volturno River near Dugenta was very fishy, from the Angevin Court registers we learn about the practice of the sturgeon fishing. Among the monuments of the place, the Norman - Swabian castle established around the XI century on top of a hill overlooking a vast territory. Built over a previous Roman fortress, is full of pitfalls and long underground tunnels, not yet totally explored, which connect it with the nearby castles and make it mysterious. The next stop is the Vanvitellian Palace: in 1734 Carlo of Angiò passed by Dugenta in his march of conquest to Naples and, after building the Royal Palace of Caserta and the aqueduct, ordered Luigi Vanvitelli to build the palace that was going to be a military location with horses stables; close to the castle and the river St. George stands the Church Archpriest of St. Andrew the Apostle, recently restored, whose consecration took place around 1112 by Pope Paschal II and that was the destination of the visit, in 1160, of another pope, Alexander II, passing while traveling to Benevento.
Wineries to visit:
Torre Gaia  Via Boscocupo 11 - 82030 Dugenta - Tel: +39 0824 978172 Fax: +39 0824 978337 Web: www.torregaia.net Email:info@torre-gaia.com 
The company, located in the territory of the Sannio of Benevento, area of ancient winemaking tradition, combines the attention to technological progress with respect for tradition, as evidenced by the ancient villa, site of the accommodation. Winery visits: daily, 10:00 am to 10:00  pm
  
SANT’AGATA DE’ GOTI 
Ready for our last stop we reach Sant'Agata de 'Goti. It's an ancient town in a beautiful position on a tuff terrace between two affluents of the river Isclero. Built on the Samnite town Saticula site placed on the edge of Campania, is mentioned in ancient history because, in 343 BC, during the first Samnite war consul Cornelius encamped here, and risked also to lose his army. Became a Roman colony, got its present name when the Goths were defeated in 553 AD in the Vesuvius battle, they obtained permission to remain in their fortresses as subjects of the empire: a colony of Goths settled here. Later occupied by Lombards, became part of the Duchy of Benevento, to pass, then in the hands of Norman and then, to the popes before becoming a fief until the abolition of feudalism. Many Roman ruins are scattered in the town: burial, cairns, inscriptions, columns. The necropolis excavated in the town and in the nearby villages Presta and St. Peter in the late eighteenth century, have brought to light various  bronzes and vases of Saticula with red figures on a black background, now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, in that one of Benevento and in some European museums. The route, through the village of Sant'Agata, starts from the Church of the Annunciation, continues through the Market, Castle and Trieste Squares, which is actually a single irregular shaped square that takes different names. The next stop is the eighteenth-century Santa Maria of Constantinople Church, upon this church is placed one of the ancient Roman inscriptions of which we spoke. Again churches, before arriving at Piazza Umberto I, where stands the statue of St. Alphonsus de 'Liguori who was bishop of the town, to arrive at the square named after the saint and on which stands the Cathedral.
Wineries to visit:Azienda Agricola Mustilli  Via dei Fiori 20 - 82019 Sant’Agata de’ Goti - Tel: +39 0823 717433 Fax: +39 0823 717619 Web: www.mustilli.com Email: info@mustilli.com 
Mustilli family came to Sant'Agatha de' Goti at the beginning of the sixteenth century. From Ravello, chose the Samnite village as new home and new land to work. The culture of wine has always intertwined with the documented family history, even today, from the wineries dug into the tuff, under the family palace. Winery visits: by appointment
Accommodation:  
Azienda Agricola Fattoria Ciabrelli  Via Italia 3 - 82030 Castelvenere - Tel: +39 0824 940565 Fax: +39 0824 940921 Web: www.ciabrelli.it Email: fattoria@ciabrelli.it  
Azienda Agricola Mustilli  Via dei Fiori 20 - 82019 Sant’Agata de’ Goti - Tel: +39 0823 717433 Fax: +39 0823 717619 Web: www.mustilli.com Email: info@mustilli.com  T
orre Gaia  Via Boscocupo 11 - 82030 Dugenta - Tel: +39 0824 978172 Fax: +39 0824 978337 Web: www.torregaia.net Email:info@torre-gaia.com   
Dove mangiare:  
Antica Masseria Venditti – Azienda Agricola di Nicola Venditti  Via Sannitica 120 - "Isola di cultura del Vino" - 82030 Castelvenere - Tel: +39 0824 940306 Fax: +39 0824 940301 Web: www.venditti.it Email: masseria@venditti.it
  Azienda Agricola Fattoria Ciabrelli  Via Italia 3 - 82030 Castelvenere - Tel: +39 0824 940565 Fax: +39 0824 940921 Web: www.ciabrelli.it Email: fattoria@ciabrelli.it  
Azienda Agricola Mustilli  Via dei Fiori 20 - 82019 Sant’Agata de’ Goti - Tel: +39 0823 717433 Fax: +39 0823 717619 Web: www.mustilli.com Email: info@mustilli.com  
Torre Gaia  Via Boscocupo 11 - 82030 Dugenta - Tel: +39 0824 978172 Fax: +39 0824 978337 Web: www.torregaia.net Email: info@torre-gaia.com  

IRPINIA TO BE DISCOVERED ON THE ROUTS THAT CROSS THE ANCIENT WINE RAILWAY

IRPINIA TO BE DISCOVERED ON THE ROUTS THAT CROSS THE ANCIENT WINE RAILWAY
Wooded mountains, green hills, generous and quiet rivers, just like the people of these lands. Archaeological sites, medieval villages, ancient abbeys in memory of a past rich in history, seem embedded in a naturalistic scenery and exceptional beauty landscape. Irpinia, whose name "hirpus" wolf in osco, the ancient Samnites language, is a land of strong and proud of rural traditions people.
 The vines cultivations has always been one of the most popular and in the green Irpinia the art of making wine is ancient, so much that, since the beginning of the national unity, was established in Avellino, by Francesco De Sanctis, a specialization school for viticulture and enology. A journey, then, among green hills, to taste great wines, the Campania three DOCG - Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Taurasi – to taste the local gastronomy, cheeses, cold cuts, fruits of the woods - hazelnuts, chestnuts, cherries and, in the fall, why not, the famous black truffle of Bagnoli Irpino. This itinerary starts and ends in Avellino, and consists of an ideal ring which includes several stages in an area with great wine propensity: Avellino, Cesinali, Sorbo Serpico, Castelvetere sul Calore, Taurasi, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, Mirabella Eclano, Montefusco, Tufo.   
AVELLINO 
From Naples motorway A16/E842 exit: Avellino Ovest.
Originating in ancient age Avellino is the heart of Irpinia, and is situated in a valley full of vineyards, at the foot of Montevergine, the most important and famous mountain of the Partenio, many pilgrimages destination to venerate the Black Virgin, attended with one of the richest collections of nativity scenes in the world, in the twelfth century Benedictine sanctuary at 1270 meters above sea level.The numerous earthquakes that have characterized the life of the capital city have deprived part of its historical identity. To get an idea of how Avellino was flourishing and powerful as a Roman colony, just go to the nearby Atripalda, which still maintains many public buildings of the time. In Avellino an obligatory stop is represented by the Museum of Irpina, which houses a rich collection of archaeological remains and prehistoric evidence of Irpinia, Samnite and Roman.
Wineries to visit:
Cantina Famiglietti
Piazza Sotto Chiesa, 3 83052 Av- Tel +39 0827 71023 Fax +39 0827 71023 Web www.cantinefamiglietti.com
Email cantinefamiglietti@hotmail.it
A company that in Paternopoli, with its 21 hectares of vineyard and olive grove, went on the market in 2009 with its Campi Taurasini, processed in consultation with Carmine Valentino. A son right of that Paternopoli marked by the earthquake, where the family for decades has been producing quality grapes that conferred on leading companies of Irpinia.
Winery visits by appointment

CESINALI
Left Avellino in a few minutes we reach Cesinali. Here can be admired the Church of St. Rocco and the Parish Church of San Silvestro, as well as Cocchia Palace and Del Franco Palace, before focusing on the first winery visit.

Cantine da visitare:
I Favati  Piazza Di Donato - 83020 Cesinali - Tel: +390825 666898 Fax: +39 0825 666898 Web: www.cantineifavati.it Email:info@cantineifavati.it  
From a great family tradition, where passion and culture for good wine are passed down from last century first decades, the company stands today in the renowned land of Irpinia and is expertly run by Piersabino and Giancarlo Favati and, Rosanna Petruzziello who takes care of any aspect of the production and marketing of the products, with the valuable contribution of skilled enologists. The owned vineyards, located in D.O.C.G. areas for a surface of 10 hectares, the winery perfectly structured to favor the best result of each cycle from maturation to vinification, to aging, are further guarantees for the high quality of all wines. Winery visits: by appointment 
SORBO SERPICO 
Going north the next stop is Sorbo Serpico: scents of nature for a town whose name is derived from the sorb, which is a common tree in the Mediterranean regions, while "Serpico" comes from the Latin person name Serpicus or from serpeus (snake), referring to a place of cult presence devoted to Serapis.
Wineries to visit:
Feudi di San Gregorio  Loc. Cerza Grossa - 83050 Sorbo Serpico - Tel: +39 0825 986611 Fax: +39 0825 986230 Web: www.feudi.itEmail: feudi@feudi.it 
The project Feudi di San Gregorio was established in 1986 by Capaldo and Ercolino families. And today, as then, is based on the indigenous grapes of Campania enhancement contributing significantly to the rebirth of an enology that has experienced glorius moments from the very beginning, when for the first time the Vitis vinifera was appearing in the Italian peninsula. This glance at the past, however, is associated with a commitment to innovation that took form from a new winery creation which wants to propose a model of non-traditional 'wine space', taking the wine as cultural identity that proposes itself as a driving force for other experiences related to the territory. Winery visits: by appointment 
CASTELVETERE SUL CALORE
Moving a dozen kilometers to the east we reach Castelvetere sul Calore, whose historic center is characterized by Zoppo Fountain, built in local stone and used, in the past as public laundry, and by the church of Santa Maria Assunta, built in the twelfth century, whose bell once was used as a watchtower. Just outside the town worth visiting the Fountain del Mulinello and the chapel founded in 1794 by the priest Tommaso De Nargi.  
Wineries to visit:      
Aminea  C.da Santa Lucia - 83040 Castelvetere sul Calore - Tel: +39 0827 65787 Fax: +39 0827 65921 
The company was born from an ancient friendship of the founders, who have combined their passion for wine with the desire to create. The company winery is large and spacious, with in the upper floor the shop and tasting room. The owned vineyards have an excellent exposure.  Winery visits: by appointment.   
TAURASI 
Heading north for about fifteen kilometers we run into Taurasi, the ancient Samnite Taurasia destroyed by the Romans of Scipio Barbato in 268 BC and became, in 180 BC, land of exile for people from Liguria who rebelled against Rome. The old town, with its medieval characteristics, preserves houses with stone portals, paved streets, monumental buildings and part of the old city walls where there are the ancient gates: Porta Maggiore and Porta Sant'Angelo, with its intact stone arch style. In Taurasi have to be visited the Chapel of the Crucifix, the Collegiate Church of San Marciano and Marchionale Palace called Castle, which also hosted Torquato Tasso.
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Agricola Antonio Caggiano  Contrada Sala - 83030 Taurasi - Tel: +39 0827 74723 Fax: +39 0827 74723 Web:www.cantinecaggiano.it Email: info@cantinecaggiano.it 
Arise in the middle of the production area of Taurasi DOCG. Built according to modern technical standards and ancient aesthetic taste, the visitor can access them through rooms that give an idea of a mysterious underground world among large blocks of stone walls, arches and vaulted ceilings. We proceed in this way, down among ancient carved stone fountains, niches decorated with scenes of harvest and many objects of the rural civilization, located in the rock. These original decorative elements almost contribute to create a small museum of rural culture. Winery visits: by appointment
  SANT’ANGELO ALL’ESCA 
Not far from Taurasi is located this town whose historic center is characterized by numerous stone portals palaces. Deserves a visit the Church of St. Michael the Archangel dates from the XIII century, with renovations and restorations that have slightly changed the look. The facade is particularly interesting for the beautiful square stone portal, surmounted by a lancet window and a memorial tablet commemorating the restoration of 1899. Inside there are numerous eighteenth century paintings and saints statues. From the Belvedere you can see, finally, a beautiful landscape that discovers the valley of Calore. 
Wineries to visit:
Tenuta del Cavalier Pepe  Via Santa Vara - 83050 Sant’angelo all’Esca - Tel: +39 0827 73766 Fax: +39 0827 78163 Web:www.tenutacavalierpepe.it Email: info@tenutacavalierpepe.it
 The winery is about to be completed, is characterized by a modern construction structure. Theatre of advanced technologies that accompany the conferred wine grapes from the receipt to the vinification, from the refining in the barrel cellar to the bottling, the winery is equipped with an excellent laboratory. Winery visits: Monday-Friday 9:00 am -6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday by appointment
  MIRABELLA ECLANO 
Next stop is characterized by the large number of churches that deserve a visit. It ranges from eighteenth-century Church of Santa Maria Maggiore with the numerous works that keep inside, to the Church of the Annunciation, form the Church of St. Francis to the one of San Bernardino. In addition to churches, Mirabella Eclano should be visited for its many and monumental palaces, such as Cappuccio Palace, Penta Palace and Angrisani Palace.
Wineries to visit:
Vinanda s.a.r.l.
Contrada Guinnazzi 83036 MIRABELLA ECLANO – Tel 0825 +39 447375 Web www.vinanda.com Email info@vinanda.com
The company has already purchased fourteen hectares of vineyard in the territory of Mirabella. The steps of the new winery are fixed: now the production is of one hundred thousand bottles. Within a year the aim is to increase it to nearly two hundred thousand. The debut on the market has been positive, the bottles of Vinanda have crossed the Alps to Sicily.
Winery visits: by appointmet
MONTEFUSCO 
Moving west along a panoramic road we arrive to Montefusco, Irpinia capital until 1806, the ancient Ultra Principality. Here an obligatory passage is the Palatine Church of San Giovanni del Vaglio, whose bell tower, from the sixteenth century, with an octagonal plan, dominates the whole village. Unmissable, then a visit to the Castle or Bourbon Prison, an imposing medieval fortress transformed in prison by the Bourbons. Current site of the town hall, in the underground has maintained the look which is linked the sad reputation of Spielberg of Irpinia. To enjoy the timeless peace of Montefusco do not forget a walk: many the churches as evidence of the ancient splendor of the past, many narrow streets and alleys where you can enjoy incomparable beauty views with the vine in foreground. For handicrafts lovers, a message: among the women of the village still there are the art of the Bobbin lace keepers, ancient and precious handicrafts form of spindles.
Wineries to visit:
Terredora di Paolo  Via Serra - 83030 Montefusco - Tel: +39 0825 968215 Fax: +39 0825 963022 Web: www.terredora.com Email:info@terredora.com 
Since 1978 it's the protagonist of the wine renaissance in Campania, by introducing in the millenarian native vines cultivation modern innovations and technical expertise. It has promoted the return of the viticulture of Campania to its oldest and qualified tradition, in a lush aspect landscape. The modern winery construction dates back to 1994, when the entrepreneurial paths in the Mastroberardino family, for generations in the wine business, took separate ways and Walter and his sons, Paolo, Lucio and Daniela chose to begin a new "adventure". Winery visits: by appointment
  TUFO
 Town of ancient origins, it developed in Lombards times and disputed in feudal times. In more recent times, Tufo experienced a relative economic prosperity period, due to the discovery of the sulfur mine. A few meters from the railway station, there still is the imposing complex of industrial architecture consisting of Mines of Sulphur "Di Marzo", dating back to 1866 where it was the milling of the product that, in the past, was largely used in agriculture. It's just between the late nineteenth and the early twentieth century that Tufo had a significant increasing of its population, which, in an almost entirely agricultural Irpinia, could claim the privilege of having already taken the road of the industrial era: the mine workers could count on a remuneration that didn't depend anymore on the agriculture fruits. Unfortunately, this relative prosperity was of short duration and, in the late sixties, the small rural town once again experienced the phenomenon of emigration, both to the north of Italy and abroad. The seventies were in a sense a bridge between past and future: Tufo rediscovered in agriculture, particularly in wine production, its own destiny.  To be visited the Medieval Castle, which still preserves the three towers and much of city walls, the Garden Mill, with the sulfur mines that arrive three hundred meters deep, the Palace of Marzo and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta .
Wineries to visit:
Azienda Agricola di Marzo  Via G. Di Marzo - 83010 Tufo - Tel: +39 0825 998022 Fax: +39 0825 998383 Web:www.cantinedimarzo.it Email: cantine@cantinedimarzo.it 
The company's roots date back to the seventeenth century, when in 1647, Scipione di Marzo, from St. Paolo di Nola, settled in Tufo introducing the Greco vine. Wineries, dug into the tufa, develop in a series of tunnels, rooms and passages, beneath the palace of property that, enlarged in the eighteenth century current structure, dominates the valley of Saturday with a great view of the mountains of Partenio. The wine, produced from its own vineyards, thanks to the exposure and the pedological conformation enjoys the best conditions of adaptation to Greco and Aglianico grapes. Winery visits: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm / 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Accommodation:   
Tenuta del Cavalier Pepe  Via Santa Vara - 83050 Sant’angelo all’Esca - Tel: +39 0827 73766 Fax: +39 0827 78163 Web:www.tenutacavalierpepe.it Email: info@tenutacavalierpepe.it  Hotel Belsito S.S. 7,7 - AVELLINO – Tel.:+39 0825.67001 A1 Uscita Avellino est  Park Hotel L’Incanto Via Postavecchia 1 – 83030 Pietradefusi – A16 Uscita: Benevento Tel: +39 0825 962721 Fax: +39 0825 959143   
Where to eat:  
Agriturismo Salae Domini 83030 TAURASI - Tel: +39 0827 74723 aperto solo su prenotazione  
Marennà - Feudi di San Gregorio  Località Cerza Grossa - 83050 SORBO SERPICO - Tel: +39 0825.986621 / 66 Web: www.feudi.itEmail: feudi@feudi.it  
Tenuta Cavalier Pepe - La Collina  Contrada Santa Vara - 83050 SANT’ANGELO ALL’ESCA - Tel.: 0827 78012 / 78121 Web:www.tenutacavalierpepe.it Email: info@tenutacavalierpepe.it  Antica Trattoria Martella Via Chiesa Conservatorio 10 - 83100 AVELLINO - Tel.: +39 0825.31117  

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BASILICATA

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Itineraries of the Region Basilicata

TRIP IN THE VULTURE

TRIP IN THE VULTUREThe Vulture area for its historical, architectural, landscaping and naturalistic value, is a territory marked by a strong tourism connotation. This vocation, also enriched by interesting and characterizing aspects such as food, wine and hospitality, takes shape in providing thematic or highly suggestive itineraries. The ability to carry out numerous cultural and leisure activities in environmental contexts still largely intact and immune from mass tourism rhythm and contamination, is a virtuous tool that self-selects consumers which could, however, be further supported and encouraged in the direction of a sustainable development of the sector. The combination of nature and culture finds in the Vulture, a perfect place of sublimation. The inhabited centers, evenly distributed on the territory, reflect in the original urban planning of the nucleus and in the architectural evidence, their historical, social and cultural identity. Common element between them, even today, although slightly perceivable, is the close link with the territory and especially with the land as historical and essential source of sustenance.    
RIONERO IN VULTURE Our long journey begins on the eastern slopes of Mount Vulture, in Rionero in Vulture, the town that maybe expresses territorially and not only for the name the closest connection with the ancient volcano that gave birth to Giustino Fortunato (1841-1932) , writer and parliamentarian committed on the issue of "questione meridionale" (southern problem). Its origins go back to 1152 as the country house of the Bishop of Rapolla, with the name of Santa Maria di Rivo Nigro. The old town still preserves the eighteenth-century palaces Granada and Fortunato, as well as the Church Madre, with the baroque facade, built in 1763. Then on the outskirts of town,  there is the church of Sant'Antonio Abate, probably from the Benedictine.
  Wineries to visit
  Cantine del Notaio  Via Roma 159 – 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ) tel. +39 0972 723689 fax +39 0972 725435.  It's the realization of a successful project to enhance the Aglianico grape by Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti. The retrieval of ancient wineries dug into the volcanic tuff and the choice of vineyards all over the age of thirty years, have been the successful choices for an encounter between technology and tradition. Tours and tastings: by appointment.
Colli Cerentino srl  Via Matteotti, 10 85028 Rionero in Vulture (PZ) tel. +39 0972 237587 cell. +39 329 3256624. The company since its birth can count on the ownership of seven hectares of prestigious vineyards  and has adopted more suitable production techniques for the production of limited quantities of grapes of superior quality.
Terra dei Re  Via Monticchio Km 2.700 – 85028 RIONERO IN VULTURE (PZ) tel./fax +39 0972 725116  Winery visits and tasting: from Monday to Saturday  9,00 am - 1,00 pm  4,00 pm – 7,00 pm.
The ancient heart of the Aglianico del Vulture has a noble future: Land of the Kings. The company has eleven acres of vineyard located in the Barile countryside in the districts, highly suited for the production of Aglianico del Vulture, called "Piano di Carro" and "Macario". The winery recently built covers an area of 4 hectares in the town of Rionero in Vulture, Basilicata, and has a surface of 3000 square meters. It rises on Mount Vulture slopes and precisely on the road that from Rionero in Vulture leads to the lakes of Monticchio. The winery is completely underground at a depth of about 25 meters with annexed caves dug into the volcanic rock in which the precious product is refined.  
MELFI 
Medieval city, Melfi was dominated by the Lombards, then by the Byzantines. Named Norman county in Italy, in 1041, acquired prestige and Melfi was equipped with the famous castle, later expanded by the Swabians and Angevins, seat of numerous councils and of the promulgation of the "Costitutiones Augustales" by Frederick II, an innovative complex of legal rules. Today it houses the National Museum of Melfi. Of particular artistic interest is the Cathedral dedicated to the Assunta that even if was built in Norman times, because of disastrous earthquakes, it retains almost nothing of the original structure, except for the bell tower of 1153. The interior, in Baroque style, rebuilt in the eighteenth century, has three naves and houses a fifteenth century wooden crucifix, many paintings and a twelfth century panel depicting the Madonna and Child. Next to the Cathedral is the Bishop's Palace. Porta Venosina, ancient entrance to the city, still retains the Swabian construction pointed arch.
VENOSA In few kilometers it's possible to reach the town of Venosa, the center has already been active in the Lower Palaeolithic. With the romanization phase, which began in 291 BC and the extension of Via Appia, the ancient city of Venus, became so important that enjoyed the privileged status of Municipium. In 65 BC the highest Quinto Orazio Flacco was born here, the Latin poet who still today invites to toast with his "Nunc bibendum east" and that in his lyrics full of sentiment, did not forget to mention the natural beauty of his land. In the Early Middle Ages, Venosa was occupied by the Lombards and Byzantines and then, suffered repeated Saracen raids.There are also the evidence of the presence of an active Jewish community. Manfredi Lancia Hohenstaufen was born here, the natural son of Frederick II and Bianca Lancia. The nobles d'Angiò, Del Balzo Orsini, the Aragonese, the Gesualdo, the Ludovisi and Caracciolo, succeeded one another in the government of Venosa. Of great historical-architectural importance is the Castle Del Balzo, built between 1460 and 1470, inside of which is home to the National Archaeological Museum.
Of extraordinary beauty is the abbey of SS. Trinity masterpiece of Benedictine architecture. Begun in 1046 on a pre-existing early medieval church, it was consecrated by Pope Nicholas II in 1059. The so-called "New Church" represents an integral part of the abbey complex.  It was left unfinished and is a true open-air museum since it has been built reusing Roman and Jewish walls fragments with numerous inscriptions. Worthy of note is the cathedral built between 1470 and 1522, the year of his consecration.
Wineries to visit Terra degli Svevi  Loc. Pian di Camera – 85029 VENOSA (PZ) tel. +39 0972 31263 fax.+39 0972 35253  Tours and wine tastings on request.
AccommodationGrand Hotel Garden Loc. Giardino SS93 Km 75 – 85022 BARILE (PZ) tel. +39 0972 761533. Email: info@grandhotelgarden.it ; Web: www.grandhotelgarden.it
NOVA SIRI Nova Siri is a small picturesque village of about 6500 souls in Lucania, or Basilicata. Usually today we refer to Nova Siri with the names of Nova Siri village and Nova Siri Marina, village that overlooks the Ionian coast. In fact the village, part of Matera province, but already leaning on the border of Calabria region, finds its first historic location set on a hill, where you can still admire the picturesque old town, but over time the town has grown a lot , definitely moving, especially in recent times, towards the coast, where he has developed a prosperous summer tourism, thanks to the charm of wonderful sea.
Wineries to visit AZIENDA AGRICOLA TAVERNA 
Contrada Taverna, 15  75020- Nova Siri  Tel. +39 0835877083/422 Fax +39 0835877083/422 
In 1985, Dr. Egidio Lunati, has started experimenting some cultivars of fine wine grapes such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Greco. Today the company produces DOC wines, in the province of Potenza, and IGT wines, in the province of Matera. Opening days and Hours: Monday-Saturday 9.00 am/1.00 pm 3.00 /7.00 pm Days and visiting hours: Monday-Saturday 9.00 am/1.00 pm, 3.00/7.00 pm (reservations only)
 MASCHITO 
The town is developed into a central and oldest part (the old town), dating from the late 1500 and in  suburbs, which developed after World War II, where now most of the population lives. The most important monuments are the three churches, many aristocratic palaces and the Skanderbeg fountain.
Wineries to visitCASA MASCHITO Via Nitti 85020- Maschito Tel. +39 0972 33101 Fax +39 0972 33077 Web: www.casamaschito.it
From the Heart of the hills of the Vulture, an ancient land shaped by the volcanoes lava, come great wines and sparkling wines of "Casa Maschito", result of the commitment of young entrepreneurs aimed at quality and value of the territory.
  Where to eat  
Cantine del Notaio  Via Roma 159 – 85028 RIONERO IN VULTURE tel. +39 0972 723689 fax +39 0972 725435 Email: info@cantinedelnotaio.it; Web: www.cantinedelnotaio.com  http://www.movimentoturismovino.it/?lang=en&section=itinerari&region=BAS&view=20&pageID=

ABRUZZO

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Itineraries of the Region Abruzzo

ON THE WAY OF MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO

ON THE WAY OF MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO
The production area of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOCG runs through the hills around Teramo until the coast where the landscape is made unique by all the colors of the sea of pinewoods and vineyards.
It starts from Giulianova to reach villages like Colonnella Controguerra and Torano Nuovo, and then it heads for Teramo, goes on to the coast, passing through Canzano, Castilenti and Atri and it finishs in Pineto.

GIULIANOVA
Highway A14. Exit at Teramo / Giulianova / Mosciano, take the S.S.80 and you get to Giulianova.
Highway A24 is recommended to continue your journey on the 1st section of Teramo - Mare, exit at S. Nicolò a Tordino and take the SS80 and follow signs to Giulianova.
Giulianova's origins can be traced back to a powerful and fortified city, we can find the name in the writings of Pliny, Strabo, Velleja Patercolo, Ptolemy and others. Based upon a pre-existing settlement, probably around 290 BC as a Roman colony near the sea and on the left bank of the river Batinus (Tordino) where it developed an important commercial and military port-channel. During the Middle Ages, Castrum changed its name to Castel San Flaviano . In 1460, near the city, a violent battle took place between the forces of Aragonesi, led by the Sforza family, and the Angioine forces, led by Piccinino. Destruction and fires that followed induced then lord Giuliantonio Acquaviva, Duke of Atri and Count of Conversano, in 1470 to build a fortress further north, at the top of the hill. The new city was called Giulia Nova, named after its founder, built in the shape of a quadrilateral, was surrounded by strong sloped walls with loopholes and battlements, and defended by towers that remained standing until 1860. Currently the town is divided into three districts: the Lido, touristic and seaside, the Annunziata, in the south of the coastal strip and the town itself, on top of the hill. It should be noted that the Old Town, however, still retains the original road structure, which reveals a rare urban criteria for the fifteenth century. Worth a visit: the Cathedral dedicated to San Flaviano which houses a reliquary of 1396, the Municipal Art Gallery Bindi, Palazzo Cerulli, once the home of the painter Vincent Cermignani and the Sanctuary of Madonna dello Splendore.
Wineries to visit
Az. Agricola Faraone
Via Nazionale per Teramo, 290 64020 Giulianova -Tel: +39 085 8071804 Fax: +39 085 8072692 Web www.faraonevini.it
email info@faraonevini.it
The origins of the first settlement of this family business, in its current location, go back to 1916. In the 30s they began planting the first vineyards of Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Passerina. In 1973 they obtained permission to produce sparkling wine and, nowadays production, approximately 50,000 bottles per year, is divided into two lines, one of sparkling wines and one of liqueur wines.
Visits from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 12.30 pm / 3.00 pm - 7.00 pm; On Saturdays and holidays, reservation is required.

COLONNELLA 
Colonnella is located in the territory where it was built the old Truentum that the Oti and the Lombards dismantled in 739. The earliest mention of Colonella is in the "Cronicon Farfense" of 936-962. From the Roman Empire to the Kingdom of Naples: the story of a town with an illustrious past since the time of Plinio and Cicero. Colonnella is the icon of the authentic Abruzzo. Situated on a hill, near the Adriatic coast of Teramo, the city has a perfect climate for producing high quality wines. Worth visiting the historical center, dominated by the Church and the Clock Tower, site of countless small squares and narrow streets, in dialect "rue". The church of Saints Cipriano and Giustina, by Pietro and Giacinto Maggi and the City Hall date back to the first half of the nineteenth century.
CONTROGUERRA 
Lying on the sunny hills of Teramo, in the background of a unique landscape where the uneven hills seem to create an almost picturesque background, Controguerra sits at 267 meters above sea level, offering, in addition to the enchanting landscape, a pleasant mild climate because of the proximity of the sea and the mountains of Laga.
TERAMO
Located about 30 km from Giulianova continue towards Teramo direction, the city lies under the slopes of the Gran Sasso. Erected as medieval city, has origins traced back to Roman times. The Lords of Braccio da Montone and of Francesco Sforza and the long Reign of Naples have characterized the history of this picturesque town. The cultural object of most impact is definitely the Cathedral, built in the twelfth century in typical medieval style and evidence of the most prosperous period of the city.
Interesting archaeological site of a Roman amphitheater and theater dating from the imperial period. Very wide even the heritage of historic churches, which we point out the Church of San Domenico of the fourteenth century with seventeenth-century frescoes, the ancient cathedral of St. Anne, in which are preserved the remains of a Roman domus and frescoes of the twelfth and fourteenth centuries and the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie with an interesting wooden group of Madonna with Child by Silvestro dell'Aquila. Worth a visit even Delfico palace from eighteenth century, the fourteenth-century Episcopal Palace and the Archaeological Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a neoclassical building in the picturesque scenery of the Villa Comunale's gardens.
CANZANO 
This town of Val Vomano is known for its cuisine and in particular the so-called "Turkey at canzanese" honored in the homonymous village festival in August. It is supposed that in this territory there was the presence of man since prehistoric times. The territory already occupied in the Iron Age, preserves the remains of a Roman villa. The etymology of Canzano is almost certainly Roman, from Cantius noble personnel, but the documentation existing on the current town is not prior to the twelfth century. Important is the ancient church of San Salvatore in whose interior is preserved frescos attributed to the Master of Offida. The portal in its jambs has sculpted symbolic images of the four evangelists.
Wineries to visit
Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi S.S. 150 del Vomano km. 17,600 – 64020 Tel +39 0861 57193 Fax +39 0861 57360 Webwww.cerullispinozzi.it  Email info@cerullispinozzi.it The company grows its grapes following carefully the organic method, minimizing the use of chemicals in phytosanitary purposes preferring effort and commitment in the care of plants. Building of new construction, is on two levels. The ground floor houses the warehouse, bottling and barrel, fully air-conditioned. Upstairs 700 sq m of winery for storage and vinification.  Winery visits: by appointment 
CASTILENTI 
The town of Castilenti lies in the middle-hillside of the province of Teramo, the territory is crossed by rivers Vomano and Fino and by the torrent Piomba, which characterize the morphological structure of the valley sloping to the sea through a system of rounded and green hills, that combined with an uncontaminated aspect offers a considerable naturalistic value sight. In the north near the village of Villa San Romualdo we find "The Calanchi". Real architectural monuments made by nature that take in color and structure the shape of "the Camel Humps." They recall the landscapes of the turkish plateau Cappadocia, where wind erosion in thousands of years has created an neverending series of images and fantastic shapes.
 Wineries to visit
Azienda Vitivinicola San Lorenzo Vini Contrada Plavignano, 2 64035 CASTILENTI - (TE) Tel: +39 0861 999325   Fax: +39 0861 998542 Web  www.sanlorenzovini.com Email info@sanlorenzovini.com 
The care in the grape, harvest made by the skilled hands of men who for years have collaborated with the company, the compliance with the grapes and the immediate vinification, the most advanced technologically systems used in the winery to press the grapes, to ferment musts, to check the temperature in each stage of production, makes the wines of the highest quality. Winery visits: by appointment
PINETO 
Continuing along the Adriatic coast, you arrive in Pineto seaside town that offers the possibility to enjoy a sea landscape, surrounded by pinewood whose background you can see the great expanses of vineyards.
Where to sleep
Azienda Vitivinicola San Lorenzo Vini  Contrada Plavignano, 2 64035 CASTILENTI - (TE) Tel: +39 0861 999325   Fax: +39 0861 998542 info@sanlorenzovini.com; www.sanlorenzovini.com
Where to eat
Azienda Vitivinicola San Lorenzo Vini
Contrada Plavignano, 2 64035 CASTILENTI - (TE) Tel:+39 0861 999325   Fax: +39 0861 998542.info@sanlorenzovini.com;www.sanlorenzovini.comhttp://www.movimentoturismovino.it/?lang=en&section=itinerari&region=ABR&view=76&pageID=