© 2021Empson (U.S.A.) Inc.,Alexandria, VA Winery FactSheet vintage, Fantiniemployssix topwinemakerstoworkin of expertwinemakers.This isthereasonthat,foreach a greatwinewithoutconstant supervisiononbehalf In thewinery’swords,“We believewecannotproduce specific standardswhenbottling. vineyards ispointlessifthewineryunabletomaintain used. Farnesebelievesthatexcessiveeffortinthe wines reflectstheauthenticcharacteristicsofgrapes advanced winerytechnologyavailabletoensurethe When craftingthewines,Fantiniemploysmost if theywillbepaidaftertheharvestseasonisover. helping toensurethatthefamiliesdonotneed worry Farnese alsotakeslong-termcontractswiththefamilies to helpthemgrowhigher-qualitygrapes.Inaddition, bring in world-classconsultants to workwith the families farms thathavebeenintheareaforgenerationsand surrounding community.Theypartnerwithsmallfamily high-end winesbutalsotogivingbackthe The FarneseGroupisnotonlydedicatedtoproducing high-quality wines. recent exampleofFarnese’sdedicationtoproducing throughout theyearswithFantinibecomingmost wines fromAbruzzohavekepttheirexcellentreputation all overEurope.Farnesehasmadesurethatthese producing high-qualitywinesthatwereenjoyedatfeasts Margaret andherhusband,PrinceFarnese,began century, thankstoPrincessMargaretofAustria. The winesfromAbruzzobecamefamousinthe16th THE HISTORY FANTINI Fast Facts Province: Location: Alberto Antonini Consultant: Filippo Baccalaro Rino Santeusanio& Winemaker: Farnese Group Owner: 9,884 acres Vineyard surface: Caldora Castle. produced, theymovetothecellarsatrestored mountainside vineyards.Oncethewineshavebeen The Fantinilineismadefromthebestgrapes flavors. grapes withremarkablecomplexityandfruit-forward microclimate whichexplainswhythevinesproduce vineyards enjoyoptimumexposureandanexcellent located onthehillsideandstretchdowntosea.The Mount Majellaprotectsthevineyardswhichare THE TERROIR turned intogreatwines.” perfect harmonywiththegrapesandensuretheyare balanced palate. confirmed onafresh,flavorful andwell raspberry, redcurrantandwildstrawberries of theglasswithripenotescherryfruit, persistent perlage,itsbouquetjumpsout Pomegranate incolor,withelegantand tanks accordingtotheCharmatmethod. secondary fermentationtakeinsmallsteel After threemonthsoffiningonthelees, vineyards locatedinAcerenzaandVenosa. BRUT: GRAN CUVÉEROSÉVINOSPUMANTE 100%AglianicodelVulturefrom Fantini WinemakingTeam CHARDONNAY IGT: 100% Chardonnay from blackcurrant, herbs, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa, licorice vineyards located in Ortona and surrounding and hints of mineral. Great structure, good balance towns. The wine undergoes no oak aging to between alcohol and freshness, velvety tannins, very preserve the freshness and aromas. Lively persistent with a long finish The vintage is undeclared straw yellow, the nose is intense and quite on the label because the blend’s five grapes come from persistent, fruity, with notes of tropical fruit two different regions: Puglia and Abruzzi. Thus, Italian and peaches. On the palate, good balance, labeling regulations require that this is an officially “non- body, intensity and persistence. vintage” wine.

PINOT GRIGIO TERRE SICILIANE IGT: 100% MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC: 100% Pinot Grigio from vineyards located in Montepulciano from vineyards located Valle del Belice in Sicily. At the end of the in Ortona, , and other fermentation, the lees are then left to rest small farms. The wine ages in stainless for about 3-5 months. Straw yellow with steel for five months and one month in the golden highlights. Complex, fruit and herbal bottle. Ruby red with garnet reflections, aromas, hints of peach, grapefruit, lemon- the bouquet is fruity and quite persistent, lime and mineral flavors. Medium body with reminiscent of red fruits, marasca cherries pleasant mouthfeel, good balance; finish is and plums with vanilla nuances; full- long and clean. bodied, with good balance and firm tannins, flavorful and long on the palate, immediately TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC: 85% appealing and versatile. Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and 15% Malvasia fom vineyards located in Ortona and surrounding OPI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO towns. The wine is aged in stainless steel and COLLINE TERAMANE RISERVA DOCG: 100% bottle. Lively and intense straw yellow color; Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from vineyards the nose is quite intense and persistent, located in Tenuta Cantalupo and Notaresco. fruity with notes of peach and medlar and The wine undergoes 12 months of ageing floral notes of white flowers, orange and in barriques before blending and barrel lemon blossoms. Well balanced, with good aging (3000-liter barrels) for six more structure and length. months. Ruby red with garnet reflections; intense, persistent, spicy bouquet with CERASUOLO D’ABRUZZO DOC: 100% hints of chocolate and goudron that never Montepiciano from vineyards located in overwhelm the succulent fruit. Great Ortona, San Salvo, Pollutri and other small structure and tannins, very well balanced farms. The wine undergoes no oak aging to preserve the freshness and aromas. Bright SANGIOVESE TERRE DI CHIETI IGT: 100% pink in color, intense and persistent aroma, Sangiovese from vineyards located near fruity with hints of strawberry. Medium Ortona, Abruzzo. Between 10-20% of the bodied, balanced, intense and with a great wine is aged in oak and 90-80 % the wine persistence. aged in stainless steel. Garnet color, fruity bouquet of strawberries and black cherries “CASALE VECCHIO” MONTEPULCIANO with vinous notes and hints of wood, quite D’ABRUZZO DOC: 100% Montepulciano intense and persistent; medium-bodied, with from vineyards located in Colonnella, firm tannins and good balance, immediate Ancarano and Controguerra. The wine is appeal. aged 6 months in barriques. Strong ruby red​​ with garnet highlights. Intense, persistent, COLLECTION VINO ROSSO: A blend of fruity notes with strong aromas of ripe red Montepulciano, Ciliegiolo, and Sangiovese fruits, amaretto, marzipan, and spices. Dry Abruzzo from vineyards located in Ortona, and warm, with elegant tannins. A wine of San Salvo, and Pollutri. The wine ages in excellent flavor and balanced. stainless steel tanks. Ruby red with garnet highlights. Intense, persistent aromas of red EDIZIONE CINQUE AUTOCTONI: 33% fruit, marasca cherries, and plum with hints Montepulciano, 30% Primitivo, 25% of vanilla. Supple, fresh, well-balanced, on Sangiovese, 7% Negroamaro, & 5% Malvasia the palate with an intense and persistent Nera from vineyards located in Colonnella finish. and Ortona, Abruzzo and Sava and Manduria. The wine ages in barriques for 13 months. Very deep garnet red. Very intense and persistent with notes of cherry and