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Visit and Tasting at the San Lorenzo's winery, among old houses and of its green coutryside
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About this activity
Explore a family-run winery in Castilenti's Abruzzo countryside, touring 16th-century cellars and working vineyards while learning traditional and modern winemaking techniques. Conclude with a guided tasting of regional wines paired with local food in a historic palazzo with medieval vaults.
Meeting Point: San Lorenzo Winery Castilenti (Te)
A walk through the large estate revealing the secrets of wine production at the "Vini San Lorenzo" winery in Castilenti. In the winery, among the vineyards, ponds and old farmhouses, we will enter the world of the winemaking process, maintaining a balance between ancient traditions and cutting-edge techniques. The ancient winery, is located in the 16th-century Palazzo De Sterlich, a structure that features medieval vaults, alcoves and convivial spaces, and where a tasting of the winery's native products will take place.
Transfer to Palazzo de Sterlich in Castilenti, visit to the barrique cellar.
Tour of the vineyard with attention to the technical aspects of production (e.g., conventional farming, organic farming, tillage, vine training, yield per hectare, etc.).
Tour of the winery where production strategies and techniques will be explained. At this stage, the basics of winemaking theory will be provided in the light of which the production information provided by the producer will be explored.
Winery history.
Wine tasting: the basics of sensory analysis and tasting techniques combined with hot and cold food preparations will be introduced so that, in the form of an educational workshop, food-wine pairings can be hypothesized, tested and verified.
Highlights
- ✓Walk through active vineyards and learn viticulture practices from conventional to organic methods
- ✓Tour the barrique cellar housed in a 16th-century palazzo with original medieval architecture
- ✓Guided sensory tasting with food-pairing education and interactive workshop
- ✓Discover the winery's history and production philosophy balancing tradition with innovation
- ✓Taste native Abruzzo wines with curated hot and cold food pairings
Insider tips
- ★Arrive with an empty stomach to fully appreciate the tasting and food pairings without fatigue
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—the vineyard tour involves uneven terrain across the estate
- ★Ask the guide about their organic farming practices; this region is increasingly focused on sustainable production
- ★Visit in late summer or early autumn to see harvest activity and meet the winemaking team at peak season
Good to know
- •2-hour experience includes both outdoor vineyard walk and indoor tasting; dress for variable weather
- •Meeting point is directly at San Lorenzo Winery in Castilenti (Contrada Plavignano); parking available on-site
- •Tasting includes hot and cold food; inform guide of dietary restrictions when booking
- •Suitable for those with mobility challenges up to the main palazzo, though vineyard terrain is not wheelchair-accessible
Who it's for
Wine enthusiasts wanting hands-on education beyond typical tastingsFood-focused travellers interested in regional Abruzzo pairings and culinary traditionsCouples seeking romantic countryside experiences with cultural depthTravellers visiting Abruzzo wanting authentic, small-producer encounters
Best time to visit
Late August through October captures harvest season and optimal vineyard conditions; morning departures (9–11 AM) offer better light for photography and cooler temperatures during the outdoor walk.
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