Welcome to Fontefico, a boutique organic winery owned by brothers Nicola and Emmanuele Altieri. The vineyards and winery are situated on 15 hectares (37 acres) between the Adriatic Sea and the Majella mountain range. The microclimate in this specific location is ideal for growing a variety of grapes ~ including Pecorino and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, according to the Altieri brothers. Only 3 hectares (7 1/2 acres) are cultivated, and the winery produces five wines: Pecorino Superiore, Cerasuolo Superiore, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Titinge Montepulciano Riserva, and Costetoste Aglianico. The latter is from a grape that is prevalent in Campania, south of Abruzzo, but does particularly well in Fontefico's microclimate.
Fontefico is on the itinerary for the culinary tour I'm leading with Abruzzo Presto at the end of September. Would you like a private tour at tasting at the winery? Join us! (only 2 spots left).
