(LORETO APRUTINO – PESCARA) The wines of Marchesi de ‘Cordano come from over 50 hectares cultivated in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and other excellence of Abruzzo wines. Respect for the environment, territory and biodiversity are the basis of the company philosophy.
The history and philosophy of Marchesi De ‘Cordano wines
The wines of Marchesi de ‘Cordano are produced in Abruzzo, a region where viticulture is very present and central to its economy, exactly a few kilometers from Loreto Aprutino in the province of Pescara. A town famous for its oil mills and part of the so-called “golden triangle of oil”, with the municipalities of Pianella and Moscufo.
It is an area whose geomorphological and microclimatic characteristics are suitable not only for oil, but also for an excellent wine culture. The wines of Marchesi de ‘Cordano come from native vines such as: Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Pecorino.
The Terroir of Marchesi De ‘Cordano wines
In addition to the wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano, oil is a reality that has been in the memory of this company for generations, since the grandfather of Francesco D’Onofrio, the current owner, in the early 1950s started an oil mill exploiting the vocation of the territory of Villamagna. In fact, however, the company, as it is today, was born at the beginning of 2000 in the hilly area at the foot of the Maiella, with the first 12 hectares of vineyards in the historic estate of Santa Caterina, in which all the experience and tradition are conveyed. family and which today has 50 hectares of vineyards owned, in seven different municipalities, located at an altitude between 250-300m above sea level.
The Philosophy of Wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano
The wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano are characterized by great depth. The company philosophy is that of targeted but non-invasive intervention, respecting the environment and biodiversity.
The wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano aim to be immediate and appreciable, with particular attention to the differentiated processing for the whites and reds, trying to make the whites fresh, lively, while the reds capable of transmitting history and the soul of the territory. The practices adopted for the wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano can be summarized in a few points: maturation in the vineyard, exaltation of the fruit, long vinification and maceration, and an absolute rest in the wood.
For the realization of the wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano, a constant commitment is adopted both in the vineyard and in the new cellar inaugurated in 2011 and signed by Nino Catani, where the hand is that of Vittorio Festa, adventurous and passionate winemaker, who has managed to enhance each vine in a process of continuous research and constant dialogue with the living material that is wine.
The wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano
The Marchesi de ‘Cordano wine line is well organized with its 4 whites: Aida Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Doc, Brilla Cococciola Colline Pescaresi Igt, Pinot Grigio Colline Pescaresi Igt, Favola Passerina Colline Pescaresi Igt, Damine Pecorino Colline Pescaresi Igt. Among the wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano, a rosé of great freshness and flavor should also be taken into consideration: Puntarosa Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Doc.
Among the wines of Marchesi De ‘Cordano, the three reds are worth mentioning, including the Riserva Santinumi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Doc, a deep and decisive wine that restores pleasantness and personality and that wants to leave an imprint, a sign, a very strong memory in who tastes it, besides the two Aida Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Doc and Trinità Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Doc, and finally a Passito Rosso Colline Pescaresi.
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Information * Contacts Marchesi De ‘Cordano
Address: 43 Contrada Cordano, Loreto Aprutino, PE 65014
Telephone: +39 0858289526
Website: www.cordano.it
e-mail: info@cordano.it
Tasting on the farm: YES
Direct Sale: YES
