San Martino – Vino Novello, Sky-High Bonfires and Horns in Abruzzo
Discover the ancient rites behind San Martino, the winemakers & betrayed husbands' patron saint who embodies Vino Novello, horns & towering bonfires
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Discover the ancient rites behind San Martino, the winemakers & betrayed husbands' patron saint who embodies Vino Novello, horns & towering bonfires

Vino cotto, also known as "cooked wine," is a wonderful dessert-style wine that you sip in small glasses that dates back to Roman times, it remains ever popular in Abruzzo, and well worth tracking down or trying at the small festa of Contrada Terranuovo Roccamontepiano

A captivating account of the allure of Cantine Aperte's weekend of wine for those visiting Abruzzo in May, or why to bring your plans forward and make sure you do visit the region the last weekend of May

It is not often one is presented with a reasonable excuse for enjoying a glass of fine wine as a parent, but Cantina Frentana’s e-bike tour to Rocca San Giovanni and back, as part of May's Cantine Aperte (Open Cantina), presents a lovely opportunity for just that, blending a wonderful exploration of a vineyard area with family fun and a culturally rewarding wine experience







