La Valentina

La Valentina is a leading example of the modern renaissance of winemaking in Abruzzo. The region has a history of inexpensive bulk wine production, but a new generation of winemakers have dedicated themselves to harnessing the excellent terroir to produce high quality. La Valentina is at the forefront of this movement.

Rather than turning to international grape varieties the Di Properzio brothers remain true to the traditional varieties of Abruzzo: Montepulciano, Trebbiano Abruzzese and Pecorino. The shift in focus is not in the grapes but in the way they are grown and vinified: higher elevations vineyards in the foothills of the Apennines, near a national park in pristine conditions.

The winery’s philosophy is to intervene as little as possible in the natural wine growing processes. They have been certified organic since 2016.