The winery
Tenuta Principe Alberico
Organic winery located along the Appia Antica, near Rome, producing labels such as Alberico (white and red) and the Appia Antica 400 line, showcasing historic grape varieties and traditional techniques reinterpreted today.
- Lazio · Italia
- 8 products
The story
The estate is named after Prince Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi, a central figure in the area's revival who adopted organic practices and introduced varieties that were then little known. The property was revitalized by his granddaughters, who restored the historic vineyard and maintain the inherited techniques, highlighting the agricultural memory and identity of the place.
Production philosophy
Production oriented toward quality and respect for the soil: organic wines, attention to the historic vineyard, use of traditional methods combined with technical consultancy to enhance the volcanic terroir and the typicity of the planted varieties.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located in the Appia Antica and Agro Romano areas, on soils characterized by volcanic ash. The site is influenced by the Ponentino wind and the proximity to Rome, which contribute to the wines' aromatic profile and minerality.
Awards and recognition
Falstaff scores reported for some wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sémillon
- Malvasia (Malvasia di Candia / Malvasia del Lazio)
- Cabernet Franc
- Sauvignon
What makes it distinctive
- Long-established organic production, as reported by the producer.
- Wines focused on international and lesser-known native grape varieties
- Main ranges: Alberico and Appia Antica 400
- Estate shop with wines and local agricultural products
- Visit options, tastings and food-and-wine experiences