Collection: Abruzzo: Tiberio

In 1999, Riccardo Tiberio encountered a small, neglected 1.5-hectare vineyard. This plot was planted with very old Trebbiano Abruzzese vines, a rare native white grape variety. Convinced of its potential, he purchased the land and found Azienda Agricola Tiberio. Nowadays led by siblings Cristiana and Antonio Tiberio, the winery has redefined native grapes like Trebbiano Abruzzese and Pecorino, earning a stellar reputation among wine experts worldwide.

The Unique Terroir
The winer's identity is deeply rooted in its unique geographical location. Nestled in the hills of Cugnoli at around 350-380 meters above sea level, the vineyards sit between two valleys carved by the Gran Sasso and Maiella mountain ranges. This position creates a unique micro-climate:

Cooling Winds: Constant, ventilating winds from the mountains funnel through the vineyards, cooling the vines and reducing humidity, which naturally lowers the risk of disease.

Temperature Difference: The altitude and mountain influence lead to a wide diurnal temperature range. This allows the grapes to ripen fully while retaining vibrant acidity.

Mineral-Rich Soils: The predominantly calcareous (limestone-based) and clay soils, often mixed with sand and rocks, impart a distinctive mineral tension and complexity to the wines.

Cristiana's Philosophy
Cristiana Tiberio from a chemist background is in charge of winemaking. Her principle is to allow the unique "terroir" to speak through the wine. This is achieved through a range of meticulous practices:

In the Vineyard: Focus on sustainability and low yields. They dry-farm their vines, encouraging deep root growth. Natural cover crops are allowed to grow spontaneously between the rows to promote biodiversity and soil health.

In the Cellar: Winemaking is minimalist and non-interventionist. Native, indigenous yeasts are used for spontaneous fermentation. Vinification and ageing are done in stainless steel tanks to preserve the pure fruit character. Only the free-run juice (the highest quality juice that flows without pressing) is used for their white and rosé wines. Their white wines and Cerasuolo rosé do not undergo malolactic fermentation, which helps maintain their bright, crisp acidity.

The Wines
Tiberio's portfolio is a showcase of Abruzzo's indigenous varieties, with each wine achieving cult status in its own right. Ian d'Agata highly praise the winery as "one of the Italy best-buy wine".

Fonte Canale (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo): This is universally considered the estate's flagship wine. Made from a tiny parcel of ungrafted, 90+ year-old Trebbiano Abruzzese vines, it is widely regarded as one of Italy's top white wines, celebrated for its depth, minerality, and remarkable aging potential.

Pecorino: Tiberio's version of this ancient variety has become a benchmark for the grape. It is highly praised for its complex aromatics, rich texture, and refined character, often eclipsing other examples. Ian d'Agata comments Tiberio's Pecorino as "three best Picorino in Italy".

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo: Tiberio produces a range of expressions, from a vibrant and energetic base-level wine to single-vineyard selections like the Archivio and Colle Vota, which are considered two of the finest reds in the region. The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, a vivid rosé made from Montepulciano grapes, is also acclaimed for its freshness, bright cherry fruit, and savory mineral core.

Critical Acclaim 
Tiberio have earned a dedicated following among sommeliers and wine lovers for offering exceptional value wines. Cristiana Tiberio have received widespread critical acclaim, with features in Vinous, The New York Times, and Wine Spectator, making the  estate as a true star of modern Italian winemaking.

1999 年， Riccardo Tiberio 偶然發現了一座僅 1.5 公頃、遭人忽視的小型葡萄園。這片土地種植著極為古老、罕見的原生白葡萄品種: Trebbiano Abruzzese。他堅信這片園地的潛力，於是購入土地，創立了 Tiberio 酒莊。如今，由姐弟檔 Cristiana 與 Antonio Tiberio 共同經營，重新定義古老葡萄品種，在全球葡萄酒專家間贏得了極佳聲譽。

獨特的風土條件
葡萄園座落於 Cugnoli 的山丘上，海拔約 350 至 380 米，位於 Gran Sasso 與 Maiella 兩座山脈之間，造就了獨特的微型氣候：

涼爽的風：來自山脈的持續通風，吹拂過葡萄園，為葡萄藤降溫並降低濕度，自然減少了病害風險。

溫度差異：海拔與山脈的影響帶來顯著的日夜溫差，使葡萄得以充分成熟，同時保留活潑的酸度。

富含礦物質的土壤：以石灰岩為主的鈣質土壤與黏土，常混合沙土與岩石，賦予葡萄酒獨特的礦物張力與複雜度。

Cristiana 的釀酒哲學
Cristiana 出身化學背景，負責釀造工作。她的原則是讓獨特的「風土」透過葡萄酒本身來發聲。這得益於一系列細緻的實踐：

種植：專注於永續與低產量。採行旱作栽培，鼓勵葡萄藤根系深扎。行間自然生長覆蓋作物，以促進生物多樣性與土壤健康。

釀造：釀酒過程極簡且不干預。使用原生酵母進行自然發酵。釀造與陳年皆於不鏽鋼槽中進行，以保留純淨的果實風味。僅採用 free-run juice（未經壓榨即流出的最高品質果汁）釀造其白酒與粉紅酒，兩者皆不進行乳酸發酵，以維持明亮、清爽的酸度。

酒款介紹
酒款系列展現了 Abruzzo 原生品種的魅力，每一款酒都各自擁有神級的地位。Ian d'Agata 盛讚該酒莊為「義大利最值得購買的酒莊之一」。

Fonte Canale (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)：被公認為酒莊的旗艦酒款。採用一小塊未經嫁接、樹齡超過 90 年的 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 老藤所釀造，被廣泛視為義大利頂級白酒之一，以其深度、礦物感與驚人的陳年潛力備受讚譽。

Pecorino：酒莊對這個古老品種的詮釋，已成為該品種的標竿。它以其複雜的香氣、豐厚的質地與優雅的個性備受好評，往往超越其他酒莊的作品。Ian d'Agata 評論此酒為「義大利三大頂級 Pecorino 之一」。

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo：酒莊釀造多款不同風格的酒款，從活力充沛的入門級酒款，到單一園精選如 Archivio 與 Colle Vota ，這兩款被譽為該地區最頂尖的紅酒之一。而由 Montepulciano 葡萄釀造的鮮活粉紅酒 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 亦因其新鮮感、明亮的櫻桃果味與鮮美的礦物核心而備受推崇。

專業讚譽
酒莊以其卓越性價比的葡萄酒，贏得了侍酒師與葡萄酒愛好者的忠實追隨。Cristiana Tiberio 的作品獲得了廣泛的好評，多次受訪於《Vinous》、《紐約時報》與《Wine Spectator》等媒體，使酒莊成為現代義大利釀酒業中一顆真正的明星。