Once upon a time...
There was a community ready to fight the
French invaders, while the noise of the hooves
that marked the advance was causing more
and more fear among the villagers, as they
heard them coming closer. It was one evening
in 1799, one of those nights in which only the
miracle of a saint could save Abruzzo villages
sheltered along the valley of the river Foro.
The story tells that in that evening, in Contrada Colle Selva, in Fara Filiorum
Petri, a small town down the slopes of the Majella, an aged gentleman
appeared in front of the French troops. The horses refused to continue
marching and kneeled down. The French General gave an order: “let’s move
Behind the cavalry and put in front the infantry” and in that moment the old
man took the form of St. Anthony transforming the great oaks of the forest
of Selva in columns of fire in defense of Fara, forcing the soldiers to escape.
Every year, after Christmas, the people from every contrada of Fara Filiorum
Petri stop their activities for a week in order to prepare their farchia.
It is one of those holidays that expresses “belonging” to one’s own land,
own saint and own people where you can see the most simple, genuine
and enthusiast Abruzzo.
Name and Origin of Grapes
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOP
color RED
Montepulciano is a native vine of central Italy and in particular of the area between Marche and Abruzzo. There are
several documents dating back to 1700 that testify it. Its native land seems to be Torre de ‘Passeri in the province of Pescara.
Tasting and Service
At sight it appears intense ruby red with slight violet reflections, tending towards garnet with aging, characterized by intense, ethereal olfactory notes such as the scent of red fruits and spices. The flavor is full, dry, harmonious and, rightly, tannic. It pairs optimally with red meats in general, boiled, braised meats, roasts, noble poultry and mature cheeses. Optimal temperature 16-18 °C