Fontanavecchia: Winegrowing, Cellars and Culinary Tradition

A Specific Wine Destination in Torrecuso

Azienda Agricola Fontanavecchia di Libero Rillo is located in Torrecuso, at Via Fontanavecchia 7. The Fontanavecchia winery is situated in the Contrada of the same name in Torrecuso, in the province of Benevento. When choosing accommodation, you can take this specific location into account if wine tastings and regional cuisine are among the main focuses of your trip.

Vineyards at Monte Taburno

Fontanavecchia’s vineyards lie at the foot of Monte Taburno. Extensive vineyards with the Aglianico and Falanghina grape varieties stretch across the Contrada Fontanavecchia. The winery covers approximately 18 hectares of vineyard area.

Handwork in the Vineyard

The best grapes are harvested by hand. Organic fertilisers are used to manage the vineyards. Both details directly relate to the work carried out in the vineyards and add to the picture of a wine destination where the grapes and their processing take centre stage.

Historic Cellars and Winemaking

Fontanavecchia’s historic cellars were built from the 19th century onwards by the forefather of the Rillo family and were later expanded and remodelled. The processing of the grapes, winemaking and bottling of Fontanavecchia take place in the historic family cellar. History and production are thus connected in the same specific location.

Tastings and Cellar Tours

Fontanavecchia offers wine tastings. Cellar tours are available by prior reservation. If you want to get to know the wine not only as a finished product, but also in connection with the vineyard, cellar and production process, these offerings provide a natural focus for your stay.

Culinary Tradition from Benevento

Fontanavecchia’s gastronomic offerings include typical dishes from Benevento’s culinary tradition. On special occasions, Fontanavecchia can organise lunch and dinner. This also allows you to connect the wine destination with the cuisine of the province through dishes and shared meals.

A Historic Connection to Sannio

As early as the Bourbon era, winemakers from the Rillo family produced wine in the Benevento area; this was more than 160 years ago. Fontanavecchia’s wines are associated with Sannio and its people. This historical and regional connection gives the tastings, cellars and cuisine an additional coherence, without reducing the location to just one individual experience.

Who Might Find Fontanavecchia Interesting

Fontanavecchia is particularly appealing if, when choosing your destination, you want to consider wine tastings, grape varieties, cellars, family history and Benevento’s cuisine together. The extensive vineyards at Monte Taburno, the hand harvesting and the possibility of special meals offer different points of connection. You can therefore plan the destination both for culinary interests and for a closer look at winegrowing and regional history.

More Destinations for Your Travel Plans

For more travel ideas, you can also include Fragneto Monforte, San Lorenzello, Montesarchio, Colle Sannita, Limatola, Campoli del Monte Taburno, Moiano and Faicchio in your trip to Italy.

For the overarching travel overview: Benevento.