The winery
Giovanna Madonia
Farm winery in Bertinoro (FC) run by Giovanna Madonia; 14 hectares of vineyards, specializing in Sangiovese and Albana (notable wine: Tenentino, Forlì Sangiovese IGT).
- Emilia‑Romagna (province of Forlì‑Cesena) · Italy
- Since 1992
- 1 product
The story
After World War II Giovanna’s grandfather Pietro bought the property; Giovanna replanted the vineyards in 1992. The estate is family‑run today (Giovanna and her four daughters).
Production philosophy
Respect for nature: organically oriented cultivation, preservation of native grape varieties and restoration of the traditional alberello (bush) training system.
Terroir and vineyards
Bertinoro (hilly area between the Tuscan‑Romagnol Apennines and the Po Valley), favourable exposure with Adriatic sea breezes; area known as the “Balcony of Romagna.”
Awards and recognition
Neblina awarded in the 'Albana Dèi 2024' selection.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Albana
- Sangiovese
- Merlot
- Hectares
- 14.0
- Bottles per year
- 60000
What makes it distinctive
- Family-owned winery based in Villa Madonia, Bertinoro.
- Production focused on Albana DOCG and Sangiovese di Romagna; Merlot is also produced.
- Approximately 14 hectares of vineyard on the slopes of Montemaggio.
- Declared annual production: approximately 60,000 bottles.
- Organic practices in conversion and spontaneous fermentations in the cellar
- Labels illustrated by Altan
- Member of the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers
- Historic underground cellar used for ageing.