The Val Pescara is a wine-growing corridor that stretches from the Popoli Gorges towards the Adriatic coast, following the course of the River Pescara and linking hilly landscapes, foothills and valley floors. Its location between the Apennines and the sea creates a microclimate favourable to vine growth: air currents from the mountains alternate with Adriatic breezes, promoting ventilation, the health of the grapes and significant temperature variations between day and night. In the more inland areas, particularly around Casauria, the vineyard-covered landscape winds its way through hills shaped by sandy and clayey substrates, with soils that provide structure, water balance and a distinctive mineral character.
The valley’s winemaking tradition is deeply rooted in Montepulciano, historically associated with the Torre de’ Passeri area and now the star of regional expressions such as Casauria and Colline Pescaresi. Alongside it, Trebbiano, Pecorino, Passerina, Cococciola and Moscato find their place, varieties that broaden the local repertoire with fresh, savoury and fragrant white wines, as well as more structured versions obtained through prolonged ageing.
The red wines generally display intense colour, body and tannic structure, whilst Cerasuolo brings out the more fragrant and dynamic side of Montepulciano. The whites showcase acidity, aromatic finesse and a pleasant savoury note, qualities enhanced by the breezes and daily temperature variations. In the cellar, winemaking in stainless steel – ideal for preserving varietal integrity and precision – coexists with ageing in wood or on fine lees, chosen to develop complexity and depth without losing the grapes’ original character. The Val Pescara thus offers a rich oenological identity, where agricultural history, the Apennine landscape and the influence of the Adriatic Sea converge in a range of authentic and recognisable expressions.