Good wine is always a symphony in four movements, performed to the rhythm of the seasons.
The sun, the soil, the climate and the vines shape the work, while the winemaker, like a soloist, sets the pace. (Philippe Margot)
2015
The birth of the company
The company was founded based on Dario De Pascale's idea to follow his grandfather's passion for viticulture together with his friend and partner Roberto Fracassetti.
2017
The wines produced
The first bottles produced from the old vineyards of his grandfather, Minutolo and Ottavianello, with the collaboration of oenologist Valentino Ciarla.
2018
The Doc Ostuni
The planting of new native grape varieties, DOC Ostuni Ottavianello and DOC Ostuni Bianco, and the arrival of oenologist Gloria Battista at the winery.
2019
The Reserve
Production of the first reserves and the first sparkling wine using the ancestral method
2021
A new beginning
The first Amalberga shop opens in the historic centre of Ostuni, along with the AMA CHILOMETROZERO restaurant.
2022
The Winery
Start of work on the construction of the cellar and entry of member Roberto Candia
2023
A new flavour
The first vinification in the underground cellar and restoration of old Verdeca, Primitivo and Negroamaro vineyards
2024
A new home
Completion and development of the reception area on the ground floor of the winery, with the AMA CHILOMETROZERO country restaurant, the AMA DOPOLAVORO wine bar and the company shop.
We focus on the territory
Today, through our project and our wines, through work in the cellar that focuses on high-quality production and the interpretation of a terroir that characterises the wine with distinctive nuances and sensory experiences, we aim to promote and enhance this area so that it takes its rightful place in the regional wine scene.
L'obiettivo è la sostenibilità
We aim to relaunch the OSTUNI DOC, a designation that remains unexpressed despite being 50 years old, and to preserve the Apulian tradition with organic, authentic and contemporary wines.
From the outset, we have adopted an approach that respects the land, using good agricultural practices, recovering process and rainwater, reusing production waste, improving thermal efficiency and conserving soil.
The Team
Dario De Pascale
Founding Partner
An agricultural entrepreneur with strong ties to the local area, who has been involved in the Amalberga project for 10 years, from vineyard selection to investment. Amalberga was born from his idea and his project: to make great wines in the Ostuni countryside.
Roberto Fracassetti
Founding Partner
A native of Bergamo, he is an entrepreneur in the textile furnishing industry. He met Dario De Pascale about fifteen years ago. Recognising the potential of Dario's idea, together they laid the foundations for the Amalberga project.
Roberto Candia
Partner
An entrepreneur in the furniture industry with a multitude of interests, he recently joined the Amalberga project, bringing with him enthusiasm, taste and a great passion for Ostuni and the Apulia region.
Gloria Battista / Valentino Ciarla
Winemakers
Among the expert winemakers we work with is Gloria Battista, who has shared the journey begun by Dario, supporting him and bringing her experience to the winery, together with Valentino Ciarla. Both follow us in the challenges and passions linked to research and the progress of the winery.
