Vinous awards for Torre Raone
Continue readingVinous: nice ratings for Torre Raone
San Zopito’s day
San Zopito’ day: the Festa di San Zopito is the traditional annual celebration in Loreto Aprutino (province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy) in honor of San Zopito Martire, the town’s patron saint. It is one of the most deeply felt religious and cultural festivals in the local calendar, blending devotion, legend, folklore, community and popular festivity.
The story:
On a warm Sunday, May 22 of the year 1711, a slow procession came winding through the Abruzzo hills. It was on its way from the bishop’s palace in Penne towards the small town of Loreto Aprutino.
They were bringing two recently acquired relics to the local church.
The relics consisted in a box with an arm and the skull of a rather obscure saint, San Zopito. He had died a martyr, or so the story goes, around the year 300 AD in Rome, and his remains had been buried in the Vatican deposits, until in 1711 Pope Clemens XI donated them to the clergy of Loreto Aprutino.
While the believers and their treasure were happily on their way, they passed some fields where a farmer was busy ploughing with two oxen.
At that moment one of the 2 animals moved away from the farmer, ignoring his calls and approaching the procession, then it bowed soberly and spontaneously as a sign of reverence.
Since then, every year, an ox carries the relics on Whitsuntide Monday through Loreto Aprutino.
The celebration:
The Festa di San Zopito is nowadays a colourful 2-day festival celebrating this oxen moment. One the most beautiful rural one Abruzzo where the locals will attend church services, participate in religious processions, enjoy live music and street food.
The trained ox, nicknamed the ‘White Knight’ wears a scarlet cloak with images of the Saints, and relics, kneels and gives praise in specific areas of the town as he is a tramite (vehicle of the divine).
A local primary schoolgirl, dressed like an angel, stands on its back representing San Zopito.
Did you know that….
Torre Raone‘s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo San Zopito, celebrates the spirit of the town’s patron saint.
Drawing its name from the beloved figure at the heart of Loreto Aprutino’s most cherished festival, this wine reflects not just the character of the land, but the living culture and devotion of its people.
Rich, expressive, and deeply rooted in local identity,
San Zopito is more than a wine — it’s a tribute in every sip to tradition, community, and the enduring soul of Abruzzo.
Learn more about Torre Raone’s San Zopito and the other wines. Take a look at their website ⇒
Torre Raone: awards by Wine Enthusiast
Torre Raone: awards by Wine Enthusiast
Continue readingSeptember’s events
September’s events: take a look at the upcoming events organised by our associated producers.
TORRE RAONE
“Una passeggiata tra le nuvole” – “A walk in the clouds”
Imagine this:
a gentle Sunday morning, the crisp air and a scenic walk through historic vineyards, surrounded by breathtaking views.
a gentle Sunday morning, the crisp air and a scenic walk through historic vineyards, surrounded by breathtaking views.
“Una passeggiata tra le nuvole” –
“A walk in the clouds”
“A walk in the clouds”
It’s more than a walk; it’s a journey through history and a celebration of nature.
CANTINA PALTRINIERI
Settembre in Cantina Paltrinieri
Tours and tasting during the harvest
Don’t miss this unique lambrusco experience!
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:30 AM
MONZIO COMPAGNONI
Festival Franciacorta in Cantina
During this event over 60 wineries in the Franciacorta region of Lombardy, Italy, open their doors to the public offering a variety of activities, including tours, tastings, food pairings with local dishes and other events like bike tours and visits to historical sites.
September 10 -21, 2025
CANTINA LASELVA
Ingravel Morellino
A non-competitive cycling event that takes you on a journey through the stunning Maremma region of Tuscany.
Pedal through beautiful vineyards, medieval villages, and scenic “white roads” while enjoying the best of Tuscan wine and local flavors.
September 13-14, 2025 Magliano in Toscana, Italy
CANTINA DI BERTIOLO
Festival Friuli DOC
A festival to celebrate Friulian wine and flavors in the heart of Udine.
3 tastings where Cabert will be among the stars.
Sept 12th – 6PM Giardino del Torso – “Sips of Elegance” Sept 13th – 6PM Piazza S. Giacomo – “Vine, Grape, and Wine” Sept 14th – 4PM Piazza S. Giacomo – “The Intelligence of the Vine” Vinous: nice ratings for Torre Raone
Vinous recently awarded 4 wines from the wineproducer Torre Raone, Abruzzo region in Italy, with high ratings for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Continue readingTorre Raone’s awards’ update
Torre Raone’s awards’ update.
A golden leaf for Torre Raone‘s flagship and 5 leaves for the Trebbiano senza solfiti and the Cerasuolo.
Guida Bio is the only national guide dedicated exclusively to wines from organic farming and was created with the aim of promoting the green and eco-sustainable choices of the wine world and other sectors of agricultural production.
Organic farming is a difficult challenge, but it is also a path of responsibility in the production of goods and in safeguarding the opportunities of future generations, environmental sustainability and manufacturing processes.
Today, more and more producers are involved in this world, driven by environmental, social and consumer protection motivations.
Organic is a choice of awareness, ethics, foresight, respect and quality.
Guida Bio was created with the aim of collecting and describing the products and experiences of those who have decided to take this path, with reviews of products and companies that have decided to embrace this agricultural conduct by adhering to strict certification specifications.
Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Terre dei Vestini San Zopito 2018
Unique, inimitable and unforgettable wine takes its name in honor of the patron saint of Loreto Aprutino, San Zopito.
An indigenous wine even in its name, Zopito being an exclusive name of Loreto Aprutino.
100% Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Trebbiano d’ Abruzzo senza solfiti aggiunti 2023
The Deer, a shy animal, tends to feed on shoots and its presence is clearly evident from the footprints it leaves in our vineyards when it goes in search of food. Solitary but also tender, this Trebbiano represents a real taste surprise.
100% Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Cerasuolo d’ Abruzzo 2023
The clever and cunning Fox creates admiration and curiosity in those who can see it. Her character is reflected in this wine, young, fresh, pleasant and with balanced acidity.
100% Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo
White vinification after a short cryomaceration in the press (6 hours) of the free-run must
The producer:
Torre Raone, located in Loreto Aprutino, at 350 meters above sea level and at the foot of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, was born in 1997 when Luciano, a farmer originally from Tollo, bought this 35-hectares company.
The wines:
Organic since 2006
From the original 12 hectares of vineyards to today there are 29 hectares dedicated to the production of wine grapes, of these, 5 hectares are the old tents planted by the previous owners way back in 1969.
The old barn was transformed into a cellar and in 2006 the production of organic wines began.
Take a look at the producer’s website and discover more about Torre Raone’s world
Torre Raone’s awards update
Nice awards by Vinous for Torre Raone.
The Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2023 received 91 Points. The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Terre dei Vestini San Zopito have been awarded both with 92 Points.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Terre dei Vestiti San Zopito 2016
Unique, inimitable and unforgettable wine takes its name in honor of the patron saint of Loreto Aprutino, San Zopito.
An indigenous wine even in its name, Zopito being an exclusive name of Loreto Aprutino.
100% Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Points
0
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 2019
The Wolf is one of the best known and most studied animals, a nocturnal animal and a protected species, it is the absolute protagonist of the Abruzzo fauna and of the large stone located behind Torre Raone.
This Riserva is synonymous with elegance and refinement and tells the story of the company and the territory.
100% Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Points
0
Trebiano d'Abruzzo Senza Solfiti Aggiunti 2023
The Deer, a shy animal, tends to feed on shoots and its presence is clearly evident from the footprints it leaves in our vineyards when it goes in search of food. Solitary but also tender, this Trebbiano represents a real taste surprise.
100% Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Points
0
Founded by two friends driven by the same passion for wine, Torre Raone cultivates organic vineyards in the Abruzzo Apennines, enhancing local varieties for elegant and characterful wines.
The vineyards owned by Torre di Raone are located on different plots of land, all located at high altitudes, approximately 350 meters a.s.l., surrounded by the exceptional landscape of the Central Apennines.
More info?
Take a look at the website of Torre Raone
Abruzzo: Torre Raone, Vinous points
Vinous recently awarded 4 wines from the wineproducer Torre Raone, Abruzzo region in Italy, with high ratings for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Continue readingEnoteca Nederland at Vinitaly
Enoteca Nederland will be present at the Vinitaly in Verona, in Hall 8, H5, with new vintages, new lines and new labels from our associated producers. Save the date 10-13 April.
Continue readingVinous: awards for Torre Raone
Vinous: nice awards for Torre Raone
Continue reading