Our History
The Sorricchio di Valforte family owned the baronial fief of Valforte since the XIV century.
The origin of the name ( Sorricchio indicates a typical sickle used to cut the corn , also present in the ancient coat of arms) proves that the family has been landowner in Abruzzo from its origin.
There are various testimonies telling of a very well know and influent family, whose caracthers had fame in the arts, in politics and in many other filelds; this is often testified by the streets and squares’ names dedicated to them.
Love for the land and passion for the vines have always been the family’s first priority.
The Sorricchio di Valforte family still work, with love and passion , on the same land which has been given to them from their ancestors.
La Storia del marchio
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Barone di Valforte
Tenute Barone di ValForte vineyards belong to the family Sorricchio di Valforte since the XIV century; it exstends on 52 hectares in the heart of Abruzzo region, between Adriatic sea and Grand Sasso and Maiella mountains.
The family has focused their efforts on the prodcuction of typical and native grapes varities from the Abruzzo region such as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Treabbiano; Pecorino, Passerina, with a particular care for a sustainable agricoture and respect for the territory and the enviroment.
Barone di Valforte
La proprietà delle Tenute e dei Vigneti Barone di Valforte appartiene sin dal XIVsecolo alla famiglia Sorricchio e si estende per circa 52 ettari nel cuore dell’Abruzzo tra il Mar Adriatico e le montagne del Gran Sasso.
Grazie alla loro passione e amore per il territorio e i vigneti dell’Abruzzo la famiglia Sorricchio con il trascorrere degli anni ha concentrato i propri sforzi sulla produzione di uve tipiche e indigene di qualità ottenendo vini di grande raffinatezza ed eleganza come il Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, il Trebbiano, Pecorino, Passerina e Chardonnay con particolare attenzione all’agricoltura sostenibile e al contemporaneo rispetto per la natura e l’ambiente.
The sustainable Agriculture system
Guido and Francesco SDV brothers have developped a sustainable agricoltural system through a top quality vineyards control along he whole production chain.
The winery is equipped wiht a new generation photovoltaic system for its needs and high technology machineries for the care of the vineyards and it allows a reduction of the use of chiemical products according with a “Organic Agricoltural“ system.
The sustainable Agriculture system
The current owners descendant of Sorricchio historical family, Guido and Francesco brother , respecting centuries tradition in terms of quality about Barone di Valforte wines are developing a sustainable agricultural system through top quality vineyards control both grapes harvesting and manufacturing, using the renewable energies thanks to an innovative photovoltaic system and research & development of wines with a strong terroir concept and respect for nature and environment.<br>Referring as supporting evidence barone di valforte launching new Organic wines.
The winery
Centuries-old tradition and passion, combined with a exceptional geographical position, are importants features in wine-making, without forgetting state-of-the art technology:controlled temperature at all times during the production , soft pressing, constant and carefull analysis by our high qualified laboratory technicians.
The technological perfections of the wines speaks for itself, it tells of their territory, their history, the love, passion and skill devoted to their production.
Since ever!
La Cantina
L’eccellente qualità dei vini Barone di Valforte è ottenuta esclusivamente dall’impiego di barrique e tonneau di rovere francese che sono situate in una suggestiva location risalente alla fine del XVIII secolo.
Gli impianti per la vinificazione e l’imbottigliamento pur essendo tecnologicamente all’avanguardia vengono sistematicamente gestiti e monitorati da personale qualificato.
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