Where does the name of our winery comes from?

Founded in 2018, Vinum Hadrianum is more than a winery—it’s a revival of an ancient legacy inspired by the winemaking tradition of Hadria, now Atri in Abruzzo. The wine from this land was called Vinum Hadrianum, from which our winery takes its name, and it was considered one of the finest in the Roman Empire. The city was strategically located along the Adriatic trade routes, connecting ancient Rome to the world both by land and by sea. The location of the city allowed it to be a point of reference for the commercial and cultural exchanges of the time.

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Hadria was famous for its bronze coins, one of which featured Apollo on one side and a cantarus (a wine cup used by Greeks and Etruscans) with an ivy leaf on the other, symbolizing Dionysus, the god of wine. This coin represents the ancient bond between our land and viticulture which inspires our logo—a tribute to our heritage and a promise to honor this terroir for generations to come.

 Where history meets wine: Hadria’s Roman Legacy

Our estate carries the rich heritage of ancient Hadria, a land once revered by the Roman Empire for its exceptional winemaking. For centuries, Hadrians perfected the art of aging wine in amphorae—a tradition we proudly continue today. Nestled in the same fertile lands where vineyards have flourished for generations, our estate keeps this legacy alive, crafting wines that echo the past while embracing the future.

Today, our winery is located in the heart of this town, surrounded by an extraordinary landscape where the sea, the mountains and history come together to give life to wines that are intimately linked to the land. Our estate extends over 20 hectares, 13 of which are planted with vines. We grow exclusively native Abruzzo grape varieties: Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Pecorino, Passerina and Montonico. We produce four types of wines: white, amber or orange, rosé and red.

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The Historic Palace of Vinum Hadrianum: A Journey through Time

Palazzo Sorrichio a place loaded with history

Our headquarters is located in a historic palace, once part of the Ducal Palace, now the Town Hall. After the dukes, it was inhabited by the noble Sorricchio family until it was abandoned in the early 20th century. During the FAI Days, our founder discovered this extraordinary building and decided to restore it to its former glory, turning it into the headquarters of our company.

A Conservative Restoration

The restoration was conducted with a conservative approach, as the rooms were in good condition. Only the main hall required a more thorough intervention, masterfully supervised by Marianna Di Vittorio. 

The current entrance to the palace was once a chapel: signs of this are still visible, such as the different floor where the altar stood and the original bell, which rang masses.

Works of Art and historical frescoes.

In the main hall, there are paintings dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, attributed to Giuseppe De Dominis, famous for the decorations of the Coppa Zuccari Palace in Città Sant'Angelo and the Leopardi Palace in Penne.

The central work depicts Apollo's Dance of the Muses, while the side scenes tell historical myths, testifying to the Sorricchio family's passion for history.

In the conference room, we rediscovered the only original fresco, probably from the 17th century, which had been hidden for centuries behind shoring and roofing, possibly due to ancient plagues. Only through restoration was it brought back to light.

Original Elements and Historical Evidence

- Original terracotta floor tiles from the 1700s

- Perfectly preserved period doors

- High relief portrait of Luigi Sorricchio at the entrance

 In this palace lived Nicola and Luigi Sorricchio, scholars and authors of valuable manuscripts on the history of Hadria, documents that have left us a very important record of the area.

A Garden with Roman roots

Our historic garden stands on the site where, in Roman times, the town's gymnasium was located. According to Sorricchio's writings, a Roman herringbone pavement would still be found about six palms deep.

Today we are recreating the once-abandoned Italian garden, and we proudly guard three more than 100-year-old beech trees, an exception at this altitude since they are typical of the mountains. The remains of ancient Roman structures are still visible at the base of the Church of San Liberatore and the Town Hall, telling centuries of history and tradition.

Vinum Hadrianum is much more than a winery: it is a bridge between past and present, a place where history blends with a passion for the land. We invite you to discover it for yourself!