History dating back to 1376 — nestled within the ancient walls of Castelfranco in Rieti, a medieval stronghold you can feel in every stone.
A cellar from the 1400s — the historic cellar, still holding original stone tanks, is now open to visitors through their wine tour.
The perfect setting for aging their classic method sparkling wine.
The Black Cesenese — a rare indigenous grape, little known beyond the region and exactly the kind of discovery for travelers.
Family-rooted philosophy — a small family vineyard where wine is a return to origins, to the land, to the people who came before.
Cantina Le Macchie is a family winery nestled within the medieval walls of Castelfranco, in the heart of Rieti, Lazio — a village with origins dating back to 1376, built as a defensive stronghold on the border between the Papal State and the Kingdom of Naples.
At the heart of the estate lies a historic cellar from the 1400s, where the original stone tanks once used for pressing and fermenting grapes are still visible. Today, this evocative space is home to their classic method sparkling wine, which undergoes its second fermentation in bottle within these ancient rooms.
The winery crafts an impressive range across both indigenous and international varieties — from Malvasia and Cesenese to Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Merlot — all grown on south-facing slopes in Castelfranco and harvested by hand. A visit here is more than a tasting; it is a journey back through time, through family, and through the land.
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