Barone Cornacchia

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Country of Origin: Italy
Location: Teramo
People: Filippo & Caterina Cornacchia, Owners & Winemakers
Viticulture: Certified Organic

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Azienda Agricola Barone Cornacchia proudly stands among the oldest and most historically significant farms in the Teramo province of Abruzzo, Italy. With roots tracing back to the late 16th century, the Cornacchia family's enduring legacy began when the Viceroy of Naples awarded land and the noble title of baron to a family member. At the time, the Cornacchia family resided in the Fortress of Civitella, strategically overseeing fiefs located on the northeastern border of the Bourbon Kingdom.

Following Italian unification in the late 19th century, the family transitioned from the Fortress of Civitella to a scenic hunting reserve in the municipality of Torano Nuovo, where the present winery was established. Nestled in the rolling hills of Abruzzo, this location is ideal for viticulture, with stony limestone soils, excellent sun exposure, and a unique microclimate influenced by the nearby Adriatic Sea and the majestic Gran Sasso massif in the Apennine Mountains.

A Legacy of Resilience and Innovation
Barone Filippo Maria Vizzarro Cornacchia (1872–1944) played a pivotal role in revitalizing the winemaking traditions of the region. In the wake of the phylloxera epidemic that ravaged European vineyards in the early 20th century, Filippo restored the estate by replanting ancient grape clones and grafting them onto resilient American rootstocks. It was during this period that Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, the estate's flagship wine, was born.

In the 1980s, Piero Cornacchia, grandson of Filippo, ushered in a new era by combining modern winemaking technologies with organic and natural methods to highlight the unique terroir of Abruzzo. Under his guidance, the winery flourished, gaining recognition for its dedication to sustainability and authenticity.

Today, Azienda Agricola Barone Cornacchia remains a family-led operation, with Piero's children, Filippo and Caterina Cornacchia, at the helm. In 2012, the estate proudly achieved organic certification, reinforcing its commitment to environmentally conscious winemaking. Filippo and Caterina have also expanded the winery's offerings with innovative new wines, all while preserving the values and traditions passed down through generations.