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Feudo Antico is an Abruzzese company dedicated to viticulture and wine-making. It was founded in 2004 with the creation of an experimental project of archeo-enology in the area of Tollo, in the Chieti province, with the aim of giving new life to native crops, protect a fragile environment, and enhance a sense of community belonging.
Feudo Antico’s project initially focused on Pecorino and Passerina, two “minor” native grapes, whose cultivation had long been neglected in Abruzzo mainly for economic reasons. These were followed by Reds, produced from a cuvée of Muntepulciano old clones vinified in purity, and, ultimately, by sparkling wine, a brave experiment that enabled us to obtain a brut which combines the elegance of a blanc de blanc Chardonnay with the typical texture of Abruzzo’s wines.
Feudo Antico’s wines originate in a place where environmentally friendly techniques are not just limited to the organic wine production, but they are at the very core of the entire wine production. A 30-hectars vineyard cultivated exclusively with native varieties and with a limited yields production (not more than 8/9 tonnes per hectare). The company currently produces around 150 thousands bottles, 58% of which are exported and mainly sold in Europe.
In line with the cru philosophy, each terroir has been selected based on its pedoclimatic position and on its best production: only high-density (not less than 3.300 vines per hectare) hilly or mountain vineyards within a well-defined area.
Refinements takes place in the cellar, within tanks and bottles made of concrete and glass – with the exception of a few specific products – which are heat-resistant and thus do not need cooling, while also allow the wine to express its natural qualities with no influence from wood. For organic wines - Rosso DOCG Tullum, Rosato Igp Terre di Chieti and Pecorino DOCG Tullum - fermentation is exclusively spontaneous (only indigenous yeasts), with very little intervention in the cellar and no filtration.
Ultimately, the ageing in amphora, a traditional Roman vinification method which requires minimal intervention, limited to the use of small doses of sulphites. The discovery of ancient Roman amphorae on our sites led us to retrace this ancient method of winemaking, already mentioned in Plinio’s writings. The newly born InAnfora project has already been awarded with the Gold award at The WineHunter Award 2020.
Feudo Antico currently offers 10 labels, all sharing the same strict specifications. These are the white wines Passerina Tullum DOCG and Pecorino Tullum DOCG, the red wines Rosso Tullum DOCG, Rosso Riserva Tullum DOCG and Rosso Tullum Inanfora DOCG.
Furthermore, there are the organic wines produced by spontaneous fermentation which include Pecorino Biologico Tullum DOCG, Rosato Biologico Terre di Chieti Igp, and Rosso Biologico Tullum DOCG. Last but not least, the sparkling wine Spumante Brut Metodo Classico Tullum Dop, and Pecorino Terre Aquilane Igp Feudo Antico per Casadonna.
In July 2021 Feudo Antico has moved to its new location, the estate museum, aimed at enhancing and protecting the Roman ruins discovered during the excavation works. The new site, the heart of the Tulum DOCG and commercial headquarters of the company, will host a showroom, a wine shop as well as offices, storage rooms, and chambers for bottle aging and amphora aging.
Book a night among the vines — request availability directly with the winery.
Contrada San Pietro, 66010 Tollo Chieti, Italy
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Feudo Antico.
Write a reviewI stayed here for two days with my boyfriend and I must say it was a wonderful experience! Not only is the structure extremely beautiful, well-kept and clean, what amazed us the most is the availability and professionalism of the owners, kind-hearted people that you can only find in Abruzzo! Super recommended and the wines they produce are a must try! Greetings from San Benedetto🫶
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I have been to Feudo Antico twice, the last time last Saturday for the "Cantine Aperte" event. I can say that Feudo Antico is a guarantee of professionalism and courtesy, thanks to Sandro and Giulio who have attention, care towards the customer as well as great preparation. The menu is delicious, the wine pairing is perfect and the visit to the cellar and the Roman remains is evocative. Feudo Antico knows how to combine culture, oenology and gastronomy in a perfect mix blended to perfection by Sandro and Giulio. I will definitely be back!
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I was at the winery on November 9th. I must say the event went well. Both Giulio and Sandro were very well prepared, and the food was excellent. I'll be back soon.
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We came across this estate without a reservation. We were immediately welcomed by Giulio who did his utmost to let us visit the ancient remains of a Roman-era cellar discovered under the winery shop. We tasted excellent wines with the necessary explanations and advice. Good value for money, a must try!!
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Ancient fief, what can I say! For me it was a wonderful discovery to celebrate my birthday with my husband and I must say that it was incredible, with the welcome of Sandro and Giulio who with a smile and UNIQUE courtesy immediately make you feel at home and having explained everything to you with passion, profiting from the winery and its wine is an incredible thing. The rooms are very comfortable and clean. I highly recommend it to everyone, we can't wait to come back and it will definitely be finished!
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