Surrounded by the Cesanese and Passerina del frusinate vineyards, in the rolling hills of Piglio, you’ll find Azienda Agricola L'avventura and its Wine Resort Casale Verdeluna. Founded in 2015 by Stefano Matturro and Gabriella Grassi, this reality was born from the dream of two wine enthusiasts who, with a pinch of madness and a lot of determination, turned an idea into a life project... at the age of 50!

The philosophy: “Producers of Happiness”

The name ‘L’avventura’ perfectly reflects the philosophy of the company: a journey into the unknown, as life is, a continuous discovery day after day. Stefano and Gabriella, with their innate curiosity and desire to learn, have faced the challenges of the agricultural sector with an entrepreneurial spirit and a large dose of humanity. As Stefano says, the goal is not to produce a technically perfect wine, but to create a product that arouses emotions.

The company's logo encapsulates the founding values: the tree of life, symbol of vitality and continuity; the tractor, representation of hard work; grapes, the very essence of the winemaking adventure; and two hands joining, symbol of solidarity and creation. The company's claim, ‘Producers of Happiness’, underlines their aspiration to provide not only a quality wine, but a unique human and emotional experience. Their personal experience has driven them towards a conviction that they truly put into practice: ‘Nobody with us stays behind’.

The wines: like people, each has its own character.

L’avventura stands out for its ability to innovate and for this strong propensity to always emphasise the importance of the human component in relation also to the environment in which it lives.

The wines, which are striking with their original labels, have different and well-defined characters, even though they come from only three grape varieties: Cesanese (d'Affile and Comune), Passerina del frusinate and Pinot nero.

‘Campanino’ was born from the idea of creating a ‘pinot nero style’ Cesanese, fresh and fragrant; ‘Picchiatello’ represents a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Cesanese aged in large barrels; ‘Gabinius’, a pure pinot noir, a feat considered arduous by experts, is yielding excellent results; “Amor”, a Cesanese aged in barriques, characterised by a perfect balance between robustness, softness and a fresh balsamic verve, is capable of winning over a very wide public.

A total of eleven labels are produced, including two Metodo Classico proposals made from indigenous grape varieties and two interpretations of Passerina del Frusinate.

The Link with the Territory

The link with the territory is another distinctive element. Stefano was born a few kilometres from Piglio and has chosen to valorise the indigenous Cesanese grape variety by adhering to the Cesanese del Piglio appellation, a DOCG that produces high quality wines but is still relatively little known nationally and internationally. The variability of the area's microclimate and soil allows for the production of highly characterised wines, thanks to careful microzonation and targeted winemaking techniques.

Sustainability and Social Inclusion

L’avventura is not only synonymous with quality, but also with sustainability and social commitment. The company adopts regenerative organic farming practices and has initiated social inclusion projects. These values of respect for people and the environment are an integral part of the company's mission and contribute to creating an authentic and sustainable product: ‘In the bottle there is not only the grape, but also the intentions, the choices and the soul of those who produce it. We must learn to consciously choose the products we bring to the table'.

The entire production process is certified organic.

L'avventura Farm and the Casale Verdeluna Wine Resort represent a virtuous model in the Latium wine scene. Stefano and Gabriella, with their adventure, prove that it is possible to achieve what you believe in with courage, perseverance and a deep love for what you do. Spending time in their establishment means tasting high quality wines and food, but above all living an experience that you will not forget and that you will take home with you.