Azienda Agricola Fontefico is an organic boutique winery overlooking the Gulf of Vasto, in the southernmost part of the Abruzzo coast. The estate covers about 15 hectares (37 acres) of vineyards growing exclusively indigenous grape varieties, such as Pecorino, Trebbiano, and Montepulciano. The area is particularly suitable for viticulture: The fresh, salty breezes from the Adriatic make the wines mineral and savory, with an uncommon structure and longevity. Fontefico is run by the two brothers Nicola and Emanuele Altieri, who since the beginning, now more than 20 years ago, have aimed for uncompromising quality that goes beyond the fashions of the moment. In fact, each wine comes from a single and specific vineyard, with unique and unreplicable characteristics. Each vineyard therefore has its own identity, which is captured by the artwork on the wine labels. So Pecorino Superiore is “La canaglia” (the rascal), because the vineyard is spiteful; it does not allow itself to be tamed, but then it is forgiven by giving a superlative white wine. Trebbiano Superiore is the “Portarispetto” (bring respect), because this grape variety has always been asked only to produce more and more. However, because its vines are treated with love and respect, the Trebbiano amazes and embodies the land of Abruzzo with a special charm. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is the “Cocca di casa,” because this is, after all, the favorite grape. So in essence, each vineyard has its own identity, each wine its own character. The peculiarity is that each of these protagonists, harvest after harvest, is represented on the label’s artwork in a different way, to tell an anecdote of the vintage. Hence, putting together the bottles of the various vintages and the various wines, you can read the story of Fontefico. A story that speaks of terroir and authenticity