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The Hadrianai Project
Our project was born in Atri, in what was the ancient Piceno territory of Hadria, rich in clay.
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The ancient territory of Hadria included a large area that went from the slopes of Monte Gran Sasso to the shores of the Adriatic Sea. The ancient cities of Atri and Castelli arise in this territory and their history is deeply intertwined, thanks to the common historical vocation for art and craftsmanship and the annexation of the city of Castelli to the Duchy of Atri in the fifteenth century, as also demonstrates a fresco by Andrea De Litio in the parish church of San Rocco.
Our Hadrianai amphorae are entirely hand made with the Colombino technique by master potters from the city of Castelli (TE). This ancient technique requires a great manual ability and a deep knowledge of the material used: the clay. Every amphora is unique, as unique is the manual process that leads to the creation of the Hadrianai.
The vinification in clay amphorae is an art which dates back thousands of years to the early days of winemaking. Throughout the ancient world, winemakers of yore fermented and allowed their wines to age in these clay vessels. Recognising the high-quality of wines this production method produces, winemakers everywhere from Italy to Portugal, the US, Australia, and beyond are embracing this hallowed technique used by their forefathers.
