The Sportoletti family, with generations of experience in agriculture, has always approached winemaking with passion. Leggi di più
In the late 1970s, brothers Ernesto and Remo, inspired by their father Vittorio’s teachings, decided to focus exclusively on viticulture. In 1979, they produced their first thousand bottles under their own label. Since then, they have embarked on a journey to find the perfect balance between innovation and tradition, striving to maximize the potential of their land—the rolling hills of Spello and Assisi—where the estate’s 25 hectares (about 62 acres) of vineyards are located.
The Wines
The winery currently produces five wines: Assisi Rosso DOP, Assisi Grechetto DOP, Villa Fidelia Bianco IGP, Villa Fidelia Rosso IGP, and Villa Fidelia Passito IGP. Over the past decade, annual production has stabilized at approximately 200,000 bottles. Since 1998, the company has benefited from the prestigious expertise of enologist and agronomist Riccardo Cotarella.
At about 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level, near the edge of the Monte Subasio Park, the estate also has 2,000 Moraiolo olive trees, used to produce an exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
The Vineyards
The winery’s 25 hectares of vineyards are located in the hills of Spello and Assisi, all within the Assisi DOC designation. A gradual renewal of the vineyards has led to a more rational, quality-focused approach, with high-density planting and the “cordone speronato” (spur-pruned cordon) training system, which helps regulate bud load and plant productivity.
For their premium wines, a green harvest is conducted at the start of veraison, ensuring an average yield of about 1 kg of grapes per vine.
Among the cultivated varieties is the native Grechetto, where the G5 clone, less productive but richer in character and typicity, was chosen. Chardonnay, used in the Villa Fidelia Bianco, grows at an altitude of 500 meters on the slopes of Monte Subasio.
For red grapes, special attention is given to Merlot. During vineyard renewal, a clone from a 50-year-old Sportoletti-owned vineyard was selected and propagated, proving to be one of the estate’s key strengths. Similarly, less productive but polyphenol-rich clones of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc were selected for planting.
