The winery
Torre dei Beati
Family-run winery in Loreto Aprutino (Abruzzo) that produces organic wines from native grape varieties such as Montepulciano, Pecorino and Trebbiano.
- Abruzzo · Italia
- Since 1999
- 1 product
The story
The name derives from a detail of a 15th-century fresco in the church of Santa Maria in Piano. The estate, led by Adriana Galasso and Fausto Albanesi, was founded in 1999 when it took over the family vineyard; the first bottle dates from 2000. Over time the property has expanded, adding a barrel cellar and a production facility, while maintaining winemaking exclusively with grapes from its own vineyards.
Production philosophy
Production focused on organic practices and respect for the land: certified agronomic practices, rigorous selection of grapes in the vineyard and in the cellar, and winemaking that combines traditional methods and technology in service of the fruit’s authenticity, with minimal use of preservatives.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in Loreto Aprutino, on clay‑limestone soils at elevations of 250–300 meters, approximately 25 km from the Adriatic coast. The site benefits from daytime sea breezes and nighttime temperature swings due to the proximity of the Gran Sasso.
Awards and recognition
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2018 — Rosé of the Year; the Montepulciano "Mazzamurello" was listed among the best regional wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Montepulciano
- Pecorino
- Trebbiano
- Hectares
- 21.0
- Bottles per year
- 100000
What makes it distinctive
- Family-owned winery founded in 1999
- Certified organic production
- 21 hectares of vineyard in Loreto Aprutino
- Native grape varieties: Montepulciano, Pecorino, Trebbiano
- Approximate production: 100,000 bottles per year.
- Awards for Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo