Tasting Notes: The Amorotti Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo isn't a light, simple rosato. This complex wine is more like a very light red, that should be chilled, and showcases the incredible Montepulciano grape in all its glory.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Amorotti Trebbiano d'Abruzzo has the depth and textual elegance of high quality Trebbiano, showcasing the dedication and care that comes from their natural approach to making wine. Pear, ripe peach and mountain... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cerasuolo is clear, raspberry red, and still carries with it the scents of pomace and rose hips and, more deeply, its indisputable wild character. Fresh and savory, perfect with antipasti or seafood. Estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The first vintage of Ciavolich Fosso Cancelli was in 2007 and was born from the strong desire to make a great artisanal and traditional Montepulciano wine. This wine reflects the ancient soul of the winery and restores... Read More
Estate History: Emidio Pepe started his estate in Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo in 1964 after learning from his father and grandfather, who both produced wines for Casa Pepe going back to 1889. Emidio saw untapped potential for both... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Montepulciano is fermented for about 10-12 days and subsequently aged for 24 months in glass-lined cement, which Pepe prefers over oak. The wines are bottled with no sulfur and laid down to rest for several... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Montepulciano is fermented for about 10-12 days and subsequently aged for 24 months in glass-lined cement, which Pepe prefers over oak. The wines are bottled with no sulfur and laid down to rest for several... Read More
Tasting Notes: Casa Pepe is a parcel located directly in front of the estate. This tiny 0.8 hectare vineyard is south facing, planted pergole style in the early 1970’s with massale selection by Emidio. Soils are the classic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Branella is a 2 hectare vineyard, planted in 1966, that faces south-east. The clay soils here have more sand, allowing more vine penetration. Ripe, juicy grapes make this a real showstopper of a wine. Balance and... Read More
Tasting Notes: A raspberry liqueur made from wild raspberries grown in the mountains of Abruzzo. The basic raspberry liqueur recipe is taken up a notch with the addition of local blueberries and black currants, which combined... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Praesidium Bianco Terre Aquilane Luci (short for Lucia), is made with 100% Trebbiano Abruzzese, perhaps the highest-quality biotype of the many Trebbianos found throughout Italy. It comes from a small parcel... Read More
