VINTAGE ON TWO WHEELS
One of the most satisfying parts of my job is finding the genuine Abruzzo and its Authentic people. As part of our monthly calendar, i have been working on a project for quite some time, and on Tuesday finally it all came together.
In a secret location 17 of us met and were absolutely overwhelmed with what we saw. The day was all about "Vintage on two wheels, and F1 wine". Our first stop was at a large private collection of motorvehicles, motorbikes and memorabilia spanning almost 100 years.
What we saw was the PASSION, LOVE, and DEDICATION of its owner in the pursuit of a DREAM, an A DREAM INDEED IT WAS.
Not many people are aware of what an important part Abruzzo played in motorsport history. For instance Enzo Ferrari's 1st race victory was in 1924 on what is still recorded as the longest F1 circuit in the world, took place here in Pescara, and it is also where Sir Stirling Moss won the 1957 F1 Grand Prix. The circuit is known as the "Coppa Acerbo" and on our way to the winery, we drove along part of this route and stopped to admire the monument remembering the famouse race.
On a beautifully warm and sunny day, with endless blue skies we arrive at Podere Castorani Winery, absolutely stunning. We were welcomed by Donatello who guided us around the estate, and explained all the different stages of the wine making process to us.
Castorani Winery is a 100 hectar organic estate that was brought back to life with the help of Jarno Trulli, former F1 driver, and winner of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix in 2004. His car is on show and impressively and proudly stand in the main lobby.
In the tasting room we sampled 5 of their best wines alongside a delicious 4 course lunch. As a final surprise i organised and had the pleasure of introducing @fabiodipasquale, trademark owner of the Coppa Acerbo, who gave us a hint of something exciting in motorsport celebtations coming to Abruzzo next year.
THIS WAS THE PERFECT FINALE TO A PERFECT DAY.
If anyone is interested in this particular excursion then it can be arranged with a minimum group of 8 people, please contact me for details
