Emidio Pepe

Emidio Pepe is located in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The estate was founded by Emidio Pepe in 1964 and is now run by his daughters, Daniela and Sofia Pepe. Emidio Pepe is particularly famous for its traditional and artisanal approach to winemaking, producing wines that reflect the terroir of Abruzzo and showcase the potential of indigenous grape varieties.

One of the key varieties cultivated by Emidio Pepe is Montepulciano, a red grape indigenous to Italy, which is used to produce their flagship wine, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. The estate's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is highly regarded for its purity, intensity, and longevity, often developing complex flavours and aromas with age.

Emidio Pepe follows organic and biodynamic farming practices, avoiding the use of chemicals and pesticides in their vineyards. They also adhere to traditional winemaking methods, including natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ageing the wines in large oak barrels or in bottle, depending on the wine.