Francesco Cirelli inherited his deep love for wine from his grandparents. At just 23 years old, he and his father made the bold decision to return to the land, embracing a life rooted in nature and tradition. Their journey began in Abruzzo, a region Francesco holds close to his heart, where he committed himself to crafting wines in a sustainable and biodynamic way. Drawn to the wild beauty of the Gran Sasso mountains, Francesco chose to cultivate his vineyards within a WWF-protected reserve — a unique setting where biodiversity thrives. Here,

he works in harmony with nature, not only growing grapes but also cultivating figs and olives, and raising animals such as sheep and geese.

Each element of the farm plays a role in the ecosystem, contributing to the balance and vitality of the land. All the vineyards are located in the

prestigious Colline Teramane DOCG area — the historical cradle of Abruzzo’s finest wines. Yet Francesco chooses not to label his wines under the DOCG designation, avoiding bureaucratic constraints to let his work speak for itself. Francesco Cirelli crafts his wines in

a modern way but according to timehonored traditions, with a deep respect for nature and authenticity. In our assortment you can find also a modern version of orange wine. Every bottle is made without added sugars, using only certified organic and biodynamic grapes  a commitment that ensures purity, transparency, and a true sense of place. Some of his most precious wines are aged in amphorae, ancient clay vessels that allow the wine to breathe and evolve naturally. This gentle, ancestral technique enhances the expression of the terroir,

highlighting the character of the grapeswithout interference. Minimal intervention, maximum respect  this is Francesco’s way. Each wine tells

a story of the land, the seasons, and the quiet rhythm of nature. Cirelli Wines has quickly gained national and international

recognition as one of Italy’s most exciting emerging producers. Featured by the New York Times as a standout among Italy’s new wave of winemakers, Cirelli has earned numerous accolades that celebrate both quality and craftsmanship.

• Included among the Top 50 Wineries in Italy by Food & Wine magazine

• Named in L’Espresso’s Top 5 Best Artisan Producers in Italy

• Multiple wines selected as Top Wines and Slow Wines in the Slow Wine guide

• Awarded 95 points by Vinoway, recognizing excellence in Italian viticulture

• Consistently high scores from James Suckling, including 92 points for both the Trebbiano and Pecorino

Recognized in the Corriere della Sera’s Top 100 Wines and Winemakers of Italy, with the Cerasuolo ranked #8 overall

• Exceptional reviews from Wine Enthusiast: • Cerasuolo: 93 points

• Montepulciano: 93 points, featured in the Top 35Wines of the Year

Montevetrano is a 26-hectare estate (about 5 vineyards), in the Monti Picentini Regional Park in southern Italy. The vineyards are in San Cipriano Picentino, in a former Bourbons’ estate at 100 meters above sea level, on the crest of a hill among oaks, chestnuts, hazelnut trees, citrus grove, and olive trees, by the shadow of an ancient medieval castle. The boundaries are marked by blackberry bushes and old roses introduced to the rows in the “Horse vineyard”, near the ‘700 country house.

Montevetrano estate comes from the enthusiasm of a group of friends for sharing and experiencing their wine passion, beyond Bordeaux style wines. The estate was bought by the Imparato’s in the ‘40s. In 1983 Silvia started to make wine in Montevetrano, as a game, among friends. Everything came from a simple tasting of Bordeaux style wines, in Rome, where a tipsy Silvia claimed that she could make such a kind of wine even in her South region, close to Salerno. Anyway, she could make an attempt! Riccardo Cotarella did and succeeded! Meeting him was Silvia’s sliding door and a revolution for her land.In 1985, 2-hectare of vineyards, Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot were grafted on 40-50 year old plants of Barbera, Per’è palummo (piedirosso) and uva di Troia. In 1991 a bunch of few bottles were released, only for friends, blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Aglianico. This was the first and shy crop of Montevetrano wine. It was surprising,

as a game, Montevetrano was way beyond expectations. It took 2 years and half from the harvest to the release on the market. Bottles were given away to friends and winelovers. Sales of the 1993 wine only started in 1995. An unexpected success, unbelievable, encouraged Silvia to send three bottles to Robert Parker, just to have his opinion. Well, the answer was a bombastic column on his. “The Wine

Advocate”: Montevetrano was mentioned as the Sassicaia of the Southern Italy. Montevetrano success worldwide put Campania under the

spotlight. This region is a land with a deep farming tradition, because of the variety of grapes, different productions and the ability of local workers.