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The company Azienda Agricola Roberto Ceraudo is located in Calabria, in the territory of Strongoli Marina. This area is naturally suited for growing grapes thanks to the natural predisposition of the terrain, and the short distance from the sea, 60 m a.s.l. The farm is immersed in a Mediterranean garden, surrounded by century-old olive groves and scented citrus groves. This location ensures an optimal temperature range between day and night. In 1992, Roberto Ceraudo started to produce organically on his farm achieving, after the initial difficulties, excellent results especially regarding product quality. This resulted in the farm being considered at a regional level a ”Leading business” certified by ICEA for the Calabria region.
The farm is spread over an area of 60 hectares of which: 20 hectares of vineyards having a potential production of 50 tons of wine, 38 hectares of olive groves with 7,400 trees and a production potential of over 40 tons of oil.Vineyards and olive groves embrace a central unit comprised of the baronial group of houses dating back to the 1600, the cellar, the oil mill and the farm stay facilities, flanked by a quaint small church. The farm stay facilities originate from the renovation of these buildings, duly converted in large and comfortable apartments.
The most recent jewel added to casa Ceraudo is the Dattilo restaurant, a unique architecture in a refined and elegant setting with interestin wooden arches and century-old exposed stone walls. In November 2011 the restaurant was awarded the prestigious Michelin star.Vineyards and olive groves embrace a central unit comprised of the baronial group of houses dating back to the 1600, the cellar, the oil mill and the farm stay facilities, flanked by a quaint small church. The farm stay facilities originate from the renovation of these buildings, duly converted in large and comfortable apartments.
The most recent jewel added to casa Ceraudo is the Dattilo restaurant, a unique architecture in a refined and elegant setting with interestin wooden arches and century-old exposed stone walls. In November 2011 the restaurant was awarded the prestigious Michelin star.
For more than 35 years we have not used chemical products on the land, on our plants or during processing. Perhaps not everyone knows that such a virtuous approach brings many problems at the outset. First and foremost there is an immediate reduction in production that lasts for a number of years. Chemical farming produces ten times as much, but eventually destroys the land so that it is virtually unusable.
We are proud to have chosen the opposite approach. We are proud that we cultivate our land as if it belongs to all. The land is the most precious resource owned by mankind, an asset to be preserved with the greatest care at any cost. We are proud to be a company that is concerned with growing profits not through quantity but through the increasing appreciation of that market sector for which quality is the driving factor.
From pioneers we have become a "ground breaking company" on a regional level. Rather than treating with chemicals, we undertake complex work aimed at preventing parasite attacks, using Stevenson screens and pheromone traps based on sexual attraction. The result is that the plants develop antibodies and become stronger every year. All the production phases are internally managed, creating a micro-system that is similar to that used in the farms of years gone by. Grafting in the field, grassing...our techniques are ancient, but this does not mean that we don't welcome real innovations: the cellar, press, agritourism and the restaurant are completely powered by photovoltaic panels that make them energy self-sufficient.
Since ancient Greeks’ time, there was a flourishing and rich land called Enotria Tellus i.e. "Land of Wine". Today that land is named Calabria. Calabria is a land rich in art, nature, culture, traditions, food and wine ... It is also rich in villages, such as that of Marzi and Rogliano where we are based. Distinguished by the presence of 800 km of coastline, washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Ionian Sea to the east, it has a predominantly hilly surface with impressive mountain ranges. Precisely the presence of the sea and mountains not far from each other distinguishes it by giving it a mix of winds that allows our vines in a unique microclimate. Despite the passing of the centuries, Calabria continues to produce wines that have unmistakable characteristics that delight our palate thanks to the particular climatic conditions such as sunshine, heat and fertile humidity of the air and soil. Once upon a time there was a local doctor, Vittorio Colacino, who apart from taking care of his patients, also enjoyed growing an ancient vineyard. This Vineyard produced a wine known as “BRITTO”. From such a passion for earth and life, the Colacino Company was founded. The company is nowadays managed by Dr Colacino’s children: Mauro and Maria Teresa; beyond sharing the same passion for wine inherited from their father, they also introduced a touch of innovation and managerial skills to the entire production line, firmly determined to constantly improve an already highly appreciated product respecting its history.
Established in 1845, the Ippolito firm is the oldest winery in Calabria. The historical winery, nowadays a pattern of an enologic van, is located in the centre of Cirò Marina. The vineyards, extended for more than 100 hectares and cultivated mainly with autochthonous grapes as Gaglioppo, Calabrese, Greco Nero, Greco Bianco and Pecorello, are all placed in the heart of Cirò classic area. Vine-dressers for five generations, we proudly avail ourselves of the patrimony made during over 170 years of work and success, making fine wines with marked personality, well-defined identity and correct prices, with the same enthusiasm and devotion inherited from our parents. Through the direct control of the entire production process, constant technological modernization, high respect for the environment, updated know how and significant investment in the valuation of our autochthonous grapes, we Ippolito aim for unsurpassed quality. The search for the “immortality” of our wines lies in that indissoluble bond among the story, the vine, the land and human action.
L’Azienda Agricola Biologica Santa Venere si estende per circa 150 ettari sulle colline dell’antica
terra di Cirò, piccolo paese della Calabria in provincia di Crotone dalle antichissime origini,
particolarmente significativo per la sua storia e cultura. Questo territorio, con le sue campagne
pianeggianti verso il mare e le dolci colline, è zona ritenuta altamente pregiata per la coltura della
vite e dell’olio. Le terre sono di proprietà della famiglia Scala fin dal 1600. Da sempre la famiglia si
è dedicata alla coltivazione della vite e dell’ulivo. Federico era il solo della famiglia ad operare nell’azienda.
Successivamente, terminati gli studi universitari, anche il figlio Giuseppe ha deciso di collaborare
attivamente in questo settore. Insieme, e con grande determinazione, stabiliscono di dare nuovo
ed importante impulso all’attività, iniziando con la vinificazione e la scelta di operare in regime
biologico, tuttora conservata con orgoglio, scegliendo un enologo preparato e qualificato, quale
Riccardo Cotarella fino al 2016 al quale è poi subentrato Massimo Bartolini suo collaboratore, e
puntando sui prodotti autoctoni per esaltare la propria terra, insomma una svolta moderna ed
efficace applicata anche all’immagine dei prodotti. Fiore all’occhiello
dell’azienda è lo spumante metodo classico SP1, ottenuto da uve Gaglioppo, vinificato in bianco
ed in rosato, sempre a coltivazione biologica. Il prodotto è stato progettato, voluto e creato da
Giuseppe con la collaborazione del cugino Domenico De Sole, ex Ceo di Gucci e attuale
proprietario del marchio Tom Ford, ed il contributo delle uve dei vigneti di quest’ultimo limitrofi a
quelli della famiglia Scala. Dal 2012, venuto a mancare il padre Federico, è il figlio Giuseppe ad
occuparsi dell’azienda con lo stesso impegno e la stessa passione tramandata dal padre. Con
Giuseppe continua e si potenzia il grande obiettivo di far sì che l’autoctono calabrese venga
conosciuto e soprattutto apprezzato in tutto il mondo. Oggi Giuseppe può contare sull’attiva
collaborazione del fratello più giovane, Francesco, che ha di recente terminato i suoi studi
universitari. Mentre nel futuro più lontano saranno tutti i nipoti di Federico a proseguire la mission
aziendale e a portare sempre più in alto il nome della famiglia.
Sposato Vineyard è un’azienda vinicola giovane e dinamica, fondata nel 2023 da Gianfranco Sposato, con l’obiettivo di produrre vini eccezionali che rappresentano l’autentico carattere del territorio di Castrovillari, nella provincia di Cosenza. Situata all’interno della DOC Terre di Cosenza, in particolare sottozona Pollino, l’azienda si trova in una posizione privilegiata per coltivare uve di alta qualità e creare vini distintivi.
La filosofia di Sposato Vineyard si basa sull'impegno per l'eccellenza e il rispetto per l'ambiente. L'azienda adotta pratiche agricole sostenibili per preservare la salute delle vigne e dell'ecosistema circostante. Inoltre, si dedica a mantenere elevati standard di qualità in tutte le fasi della produzione, dal vigneto alla cantina, al fine di offrire vini di grande pregio. Sposato Vineyard accoglie con entusiasmo i visitatori per far loro vivere un'esperienza unica. Attraverso visite guidate, degustazioni personalizzate e eventi tematici, l'azienda offre un'opportunità per scoprire la passione e l'arte che si celano dietro ogni bottiglia di Sposato Vineyard. Con il fondatore Gianfranco Sposato e il team dedicato che uniscono competenza, tradizione e innovazione, Sposato Vineyard guarda al futuro con entusiasmo.
Sposato Vineyard is a young and dynamic winery, founded in 2023 by Gianfranco Sposato, with the goal of producing exceptional wines that represent the authentic character of the Castrovillari area, in the province of Cosenza. Located within the Terre di Cosenza DOC, specifically the Pollino subzone, the winery is ideally positioned to grow high-quality grapes and create distinctive wines.
Sposato Vineyard's philosophy is based on a commitment to excellence and respect for the environment. The winery adopts sustainable agricultural practices to preserve the health of the vines and the surrounding ecosystem. Furthermore, it is dedicated to maintaining high quality standards throughout all stages of production, from the vineyard to the cellar, in order to offer wines of the highest quality. Sposato Vineyard enthusiastically welcomes visitors to enjoy a unique experience. Through guided tours, personalized tastings, and themed events, the winery offers an opportunity to discover the passion and artistry behind every Sposato Vineyard bottle. With founder Gianfranco Sposato and a dedicated team combining expertise, tradition, and innovation, Sposato Vineyard looks to the future with enthusiasm.
History and innovation go hand in hand for Cantine Statti, a historic company from Lamezia Terme that has its roots in the area since the century XV.
Over the centuries, the noble family has held prestigious roles in the society, having an important influence on the economy of the city.
Since 1800, the family of Statti Baron started the agriculture business in their flourishing land located in the heart of Lamezia DOC. The wine of Lamezia has always been famous and its history is linked to the names of the grapes imported here by the Phoenician and the Greek: Gaglioppo, Magliocco, Mantonico, Greco Bianco and Greco Nero, grapes of irreplaceable heritage of sensations, perfumes and tastes of this land.
Since the 90s the brothers Alberto and Antonio Statti are running the ancient winery tradition that develops on 500 hectares: they cultivate more than 500 hectares of land and produces excellent wine and high quality extra vergin olive oil, citrus fruits and milk (with more than 300 cattles).
The activity therefore ranges from olive growing to viticulture, from citrus growing to animal husbandry and thanks to biogas, also to agro-energy. The particular attention to the environment through the use of cutting-edge renewable energy, unique in our region, makes all Statti green and eco-friendly products.
From cultivation to the cellar all production processes exclude the use of any substance of animal origin. The high quality is always the same, but the intention and attention in its certification are different: a healthy wine, coming from healthy vines and in balance with the ecosystem and biodiversity that surrounds them.
Particularity: Statti cellars is among the few Italian companies, and not only, to have the trigeneration plant: that is, the co-generators that take the hot air of biogas transform it into cold water to be sent to the cellar in the steel vats to cool temperature controlled wine
This is the will and the philosophy of Statti company: respect of the roots and witness of the future in self-proposing. Prestigious wines, sincere interpreters of the most precious and incomparable grapes always distinguished by a soul really bound to this incomparable land.
Tenuta del Castello is set in a unique landscape and cultural environment: it overlooks the hills between the Ionian Sea and Mediterranean natural scenery, with a historic 17th-century castle that symbolizes the area and stands as a testament to the local agricultural tradition. This connection between wine, landscape, and history is not merely aesthetic, but an integral part of the company’s identity.
The estate cultivates around 12 hectares of vineyards with native grape varieties such as Aglianico and Greco Bianco, once again expressing themselves in their land of origin (Calabria and the historic area of Magna Graecia). The wines are crafted to achieve a balance of sugars, aromas, and acidity, reflecting the distinctive characteristics of the territory.
Production is supported by the expertise of winemaker Riccardo Cotarella, a renowned figure in the Italian wine world (President of the Association of Italian Oenologists), who helps give personality and quality to the labels.
The winery is equipped with modern technologies for vinification and bottling, while maintaining a foundation of artisanal tradition. This combination helps produce elegant, well-structured wines capable of competing beyond regional borders.
The estate is not only about wine production: it offers winery tours and tastings designed to engage visitors in a complete sensory experience connected to local culture, flavors, and hospitality.
In a region less well known than other major Italian wine areas, the company positions itself as a reality that enhances and promotes local viticulture, helping to bring visibility to wines of strong character and market potential.
In summary, Tenuta del Castello stands out for its unique territory, historical identity, oenological quality, thoughtful use of modern technologies, and its ability to offer wine-related experiences — all within a particularly evocative geographical and cultural setting.
Tenuta del Castello est située dans un cadre paysager et culturel unique : elle domine les collines entre la mer Ionienne et les paysages naturels méditerranéens, avec un château historique du XVIIe siècle qui symbolise le lieu et témoigne de la tradition agricole locale. Ce lien entre le vin, le paysage et l’histoire n’est pas seulement esthétique, mais fait partie intégrante de l’identité de l’entreprise.
Le domaine cultive environ 12 hectares de vignobles avec des cépages autochtones tels que l’Aglianico et le Greco Bianco, qui s’expriment à nouveau sur leur terre d’origine (la Calabre et la région historique de la Grande-Grèce). Les vins sont élaborés afin d’atteindre un équilibre entre sucres, arômes et acidité, reflétant les caractéristiques distinctives du territoire.
La production est soutenue par l’expertise de l’œnologue Riccardo Cotarella, figure reconnue du monde viticole italien (président de l’Association des Œnologues Italiens), qui contribue à donner personnalité et qualité aux étiquettes.
La cave est équipée de technologies modernes pour la vinification et la mise en bouteille, tout en conservant une base de tradition artisanale. Cette combinaison permet d’obtenir des vins élégants et bien structurés, capables de rivaliser au-delà des frontières régionales.
Le domaine ne se limite pas à la production de vin : il propose des visites de la cave et des dégustations visant à impliquer les visiteurs dans une expérience sensorielle complète, liée à la culture, aux saveurs et à l’hospitalité du territoire.
Dans une région moins connue que d’autres grandes zones viticoles italiennes, l’entreprise se positionne comme une réalité qui valorise et promeut la viticulture locale, contribuant à donner de la visibilité à des vins de grand caractère et au fort potentiel de marché.
En résumé, Tenuta del Castello se distingue par son territoire unique, son identité historique, la qualité œnologique, l’utilisation réfléchie de technologies modernes et sa capacité à offrir des expériences liées au vin, le tout dans un cadre géographique et culturel particulièrement évocateur.
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