Our StoryCenturies of history
Our company, Azienda Agricola Barone Cornacchia, has a long heritage. Its roots lie in the late fifteenth century when the Cornacchia family received a baronial title from the King of Naples and the responsibility of controlling the vast estates surrounding the Fortress of Civitella (TE), on the borderland of the Bourbon Kingdom.
Certified Organic Production
ScopriOur Wines
Certified OrganicCASANOVA Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
- Vinificationmaceration with the skins for 8-10 days at the temperature of 26° C in stainless steel tank.
- Maturationin 30 hectoliters Slavonian oak casks for 12 months then in bottles for three month
- Alcoholic strength14% vol.
Certified OrganicTREBBIANO d'Abruzzo DOC Macerato
- VinificationMaceration for 32 days on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18 ° C. The wine then rests on its lees for 12 months in stainless steel tanks.
- MaturationStainless steel and then in the bottle
- Alcoholic strength12,5% vol.
Certified OrganicCASANOVA Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Superiore DOC
- Vinificationdestemming, maceration on skins for 12 hours at the temperature of 6-8°C in a submerged cap tank, soft pressing. After fermentation, maturation on its lees for 2 months, with reassembly once a week.
- Maturationin stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 16°C
- Alcoholic strength13% vol.
Certified Organic veganCASANOVA Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC Superiore
- Vinificationdestemming, soft pressing, fermentation without skins at the temperature of 16°C for 25 days in stainless steel
- Maturationin stainless steel then in bottle
- Alcoholic strength14% vol.
Certified Organic veganCASANOVA Passerina Controguerra DOC
- Vinificationdestemming, maceration on skins at the temperature of 6-8°C in a submerged cap tank, soft pressing.
- Maturationin stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 16°C
- Alcoholic strength12,5% vol.
Certified Organic veganCASANOVA Pecorino Controguerra DOC
- VinificationDestemming, soft pressing, static decanting of the must at a temperature of 8°C for 24 hours
- Maturationin stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 16°C
- Alcoholic strength14% vol.
Certified OrganicVIGNA LE COSTE Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Riserva
- Vinificationdestemming, fermentation with the skins for 10-12 days at controlled temperature of 28°C in a submerged cap tank than the filling of the tank and maceration on the skins for another 10-15 days.
- Maturationin 30 hectoliters Slavonian oak casks for 18/24 months then in bottles for 6 month
- Alcoholic strength14% vol.
2018 Biologico CertificatoVIZZARRO Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
- Vinificationdestemming, maceration on skins for 20-25 days at controlled temperature of 28°C in a submerged cap tank than the filling of the tank and maceration on the skins for another 10-15 days.
- Maturationin french oak barriques of 250 liters of capacity for 30months, then in bottles for 6 month
- Alcoholic strength14% vol.
Certified OrganicCOLLECUPO Gontroguerra Rosso
- VinificationMaceration on the skins for 10 days at a temperature of 28C°
- Maturationageing 18 months in French wood tonneau of 5,5 hectoliters than in bottles for 8 moths
- Alcoholic strength14% vol.
PASSERINA Brut
- Vinificationdestemming, soft pressing, first vinification a controlled temperature.of 6-8°C for 12 hours. Second fermentation is made in an autoclave and tale place very slowly to obtain a greater finesse of the perlage. Once the refermentation is completed, it is bottled
- MaturationStainless steel and subsequently in the bottle
- Alcoholic strength12% vol.
The LandOur Vineyards
This area has always shown a vocation for viticulture, characterized by hills with excellent exposure, stony calcareous soil and an ideal microclimate thanks to its proximity to the Adriatic Sea and the mountain regions of Gran Sasso d’Italia and Montagne Gemelle. In early 1900, Baron Filippo Vizzarro Cornacchia took up the wine-making tradition, selecting ancient clones and planting new vineyards. In 1969, the Montepulciano clone R/7 Biotype Teramano was selected from a Cornacchia family vineyard, and until 2002 it was among very few clones of this variety to be grown across Abruzzo. Today, the company is proud of its 60 hectares under vines and 40 hectares of arable land.
OursGrapes
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is the most widely grown black grape in southern and central Italy, particularly in Adriatic regions. It probably originated from Torre dei Passeri or Valle Peligna and proliferated from there. It is a lush, plentiful variety but at certain altitudes and with low yields, truly excellent quality can be achieved. It is also internationally recognised for producing one of the most widely celebrated rosé wines in this category. The DOC Montepulciano d’Abruzzo classification was established in 1968 and embraces the entire region. This prestigious grape variety has since also been included in the DOCG Colline Teramane and DOC Controguerra classifications.
Trebbiano
Trebbiano refers to a huge family of sub-varieties. Pliny the Elder refers to it in his work Naturalis Historia. In Italy, the different varieties are distributed across most regions. It is also widespread in France, where it arrived in Avignon with the papacy, spreading to surrounding regions under the name Ugni Blanc.
Passerina
This white grape was also known as Trebbiano di Teramo in the past. This is a thriving variety with strong disease resistance. It is found in the DOC Controguerra classification.
Pecorino
Originally, this grape was grown in the foothills of the Apennines, in the North of Abruzzo and South of the Marche region. The variety was previously abandoned before being rediscovered during the ‘80s. It guarantees complex, well-structured wines.
WinemakersThe people behind the wine
Passed down through four generations, today the winery is in the hands of brother and sister Filippo and Caterina Cornacchia. Filippo Cornacchia is meticulous and employs the skills learnt from his father and grandfather before him in all of the vineyards. Each wine is the product of great experience passed down through generations and a keen eye on the future. Caterina Cornacchia is a dynamic and elegant woman with a wealth of talents. With a degree in business economics and an abiding passion for her work, she is the international face of the business. Travelling all over the world, she promotes her homeland with true dedication and professionalism.
As our great grandfather, Filippo always used to say “La vite ti da vita” – The vine gives you life Caterina Cornacchia
Tasting and ToursVisit Us
Nestled in the hills around Teramo, our winery offers an unforgettable experience. Come and visit us to explore our organic vineyards in person.
Our tasting room is available for bookings.