Abruzzo is likely a name unfamiliar with many international tourists considering a vacation in Italy. Nestled between the worlds of the industrialised and cosmopolitan north of Italy and the relaxed and sun-drenched south, Abruzzo is a beautiful region with lots to offer, despite being a hidden gem. The very same wild and mountainous qualities of her landscape that meant Abruzzo has never developed economically or culturally quite the way other parts of Italy have are also what make the region utterly picturesque and magic. This is where you will find the biggest concentration of protected land in the country, some of the last pockets in which large wild fauna can be found readily in Europe, some larger industrialised towns, and pretty little villages still alive with tradition, all set amongst rocky peaks, lush meadows and hills, large lakes, and a long and beautiful coastline. In addition, you will find a wine region that produces delicious wines that are nourished by this rich, diverse, and bountiful landscape. So, if you’re looking for a relaxing holiday full of tasty wines and pretty views, a vacation rental in Abruzzo is an excellent idea.
One great winery located within the wine region of Abruzzo is Azienda Tilli. It is one of the best-regarded and highest-rated wineries in the area and is located in the town of Casoli, right on the edge of the Maiella Mountain massif and the National Park in which the massif is located. Spread over 150,000 hectares of plots that are centuries-old and have different exposures and mineral compositions, Azienda Tilli uses a range of different grape varieties such as Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Pecorino, and Merlot, and employs careful consideration and analysis of the soil, microclimates, and more in order to best produce high-quality wines.
Shepherding and small farms have been mainstays in the agricultural traditions of Abruzzo but in recent years artisan winemaking has become increasingly common and important in the region. Azienda Tilli is part of this new trend and one of the leading lights in the industry but as it combines plots from centuries ago, the estate is steeped in local tradition and is dotted by both pretty little old farm buildings and modern additions. The estate also boasts some truly amazing views over the surrounding landscape and the tasting room, in particular, is a wonderful place to take them in, with one wall almost entirely made of a giant picture window that perfectly frames the stunning Abruzzo countryside.
It is in this lovely tasting room that visitors who have come to the estate can enjoy guided tastings of the estate’s wines paired with delicious local gastronomic products (including olive oil that is also produced at Azienda Tilli). With excellent wares to sample, friendly staff that are incredibly gifted at talking visitors through their products and answering any questions, great English-speakers on staff, and great prices, it is a wonderful place to learn more about the wines and wine-making traditions of Abruzzo. A package to taste three glasses of wine (usually a white, red, and ros) and some local nibbles will just set you back €15 per person. Sipping their delicious wines while taking in those views is quite the experience and not to be missed if you have found a vacation rental in Abruzzo. You can even book a wine tasting outside their opening hours if you drop them a message on Facebook and make a request. So, what are you waiting for? Be sure to go and get planning a trip to this lovely winery and to this utterly stunning and often overlooked part of Italy today.
Shepherding and small farms have been mainstays in the agricultural traditions of Abruzzo but in recent years artisan winemaking has become increasingly common and important in the region. Azienda Tilli is part of this new trend and one of the leading lights in the industry but as it combines plots from centuries ago, the estate is steeped in local tradition and is dotted by both pretty little old farm buildings and modern additions. The estate also boasts some truly amazing views over the surrounding landscape and the tasting room, in particular, is a wonderful place to take them in, with one wall almost entirely made of a giant picture window that perfectly frames the stunning Abruzzo countryside.
It is in this lovely tasting room that visitors who have come to the estate can enjoy guided tastings of the estate’s wines paired with delicious local gastronomic products (including olive oil that is also produced at Azienda Tilli). With excellent wares to sample, friendly staff that are incredibly gifted at talking visitors through their products and answering any questions, great English-speakers on staff, and great prices, it is a wonderful place to learn more about the wines and wine-making traditions of Abruzzo. A package to taste three glasses of wine (usually a white, red, and ros) and some local nibbles will just set you back €15 per person. Sipping their delicious wines while taking in those views is quite the experience and not to be missed if you have found a vacation rental in Abruzzo. You can even book a wine tasting outside their opening hours if you drop them a message on Facebook and make a request. So, what are you waiting for? Be sure to go and get planning a trip to this lovely winery and to this utterly stunning and often overlooked part of Italy today.
