Fantini

The Fantini Group is located in Ortona and is fully dedicated to producing high-end wines that capture the territory and its history. They partner with small family farms that have been in the area for generations and bring in world-class consultants to work with the families to help them grow higher-quality grapes. The winery focuses on native varietals made in an international style.

Points of Differentiation

• The world’s largest boutique winery.
• Native varietals for wines crafted with a modern and international flair.
• All of the grapes are hand sorted and selected.
• A deep connection to local tradition and grapes, dedicated hands and incredible terroir.
• The vineyards are located on Mount Majella which protects the vines and allows them to ripen gradually.
• Excellent value and fresh, modern packaging reflective of what’s in the bottle.

The History

The Fantini Group began in Abruzzo, in the town of Ortona in 1994 by three partners, Filippo, Valentino and Camillo, who consequently, were known as ”the three dreamers” because they were able to achieve their dream of opening a winery (or many). Their goal was to create a winemaking company that promotes southern Italy, without actually owning vineyards. They are fully dedicated to producing high-quality wines from meticulously chosen grapes, but also to giving back to the surrounding community. They partner with small family farms that have been in the area for generations whose aim is to grow healthy, quality grapes. In the cellar, Fantini uses the most advanced winery technology available to ensure their wines reflect the authentic characteristics of the grapes. Fantini believes that excessive effort in the vineyards is pointless if the winery is unable to maintain specific standards when bottling.

The Terroir

Abruzzo is one of the “Greenest Regions” of Europe, that has made the protection of its splendid uncontaminated nature a mission. The high mountains that rise close to the coasts generate a rare and valuable microclimate, a natural essence for wines of absolute elegance and consistency. For this reason, our agronomists have developed production criteria with a very low environmental impact, knowing that nature reciprocates love and respect with gifts of rare quality.

Located in Roseto Degli Abruzzi, in the heart of the Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOCG area where Mount Majella protects hillside vineyards that tumble down to the sea from extreme weather. The vineyards enjoy excellent exposure and a perfect microclimate for grapes with remarkable complexity and fruit-forward flavors. The cool wind from the Apennines and the sea breezes from the Adriatic Sea create a unique and truly exceptional microclimate. The weather here is typically Mediterranean with hot summers and snowy winters. The composition of the soil mixed: in the hilly areas and on the mountain slopes we find marly-clayey soils, rich in sand and limestone; in the flat areas of the coast, on the other hand, soil with gravel and alluvial deposits.