MO Trip Overview
In 1995, Fausto decided to convert the cultivation of the vineyard to an “integrated pest management approach”. This represented the first step towards an organic agriculture.
At the end of 90s, the production was changed towards the “Martinotti” or “Charmat” method, always searching for a clean and continuous product.
Nowadays, with all of the wines in purity, the production of the “Fattoria Moretto” aims at expressing with personality the Lambrusco Grasparossa territory, showing a clear decision of Fausto and Fabio: they don’t focus on company policy based on quantity, but they prefer to have a management which leads to improve the quality of the product and service offered, with special attention to the peculiarity of the territory.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: MO, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting MO, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
In 1995, Fausto decided to convert the cultivation of the vineyard to an “integrated pest management approach”. This represented the first step towards an organic agriculture.
At the end of 90s, the production was changed towards the “Martinotti” or “Charmat” method, always searching for a clean and continuous product.
Nowadays, with all of the wines in purity, the production of the “Fattoria Moretto” aims at expressing with personality the Lambrusco Grasparossa territory, showing a clear decision of Fausto and Fabio: they don’t focus on company policy based on quantity, but they prefer to have a management which leads to improve the quality of the product and service offered, with special attention to the peculiarity of the territory.
During this tour and visit you’ll get the chance to meet one member of the family, Fausto, Fabio or Alessio and discover a special family in the heart of Emilia Romagna.
Founded in 1971, Fattoria Moretto is a small family-run company that has been producing Lambrusco Grasparossa for three generations . Since 1991 in bottles, too! It is located in the heart of Lambrusco Grasparossa area, about 200 meters above sea level, where Fausto and Fabio Altariva, with the collaboration of their father, cultivate their lands with passion.
Entirely led with organic agriculture methods, their farm extends in not adjoining plots over the Castelvetro hills.
With this tour you’ll get the chance to visit the winery, have a little tour in the vineyard and in the productive area, before going back to the tasting room and taste their outstanding products (mininum 4 glasses included)
The tour should last 1 hour and 30 minutes but it always takes more due to the curiosity that can be generated during the tour. Wine, especially lambrusco wine, is a “vino di compagnia”, a wine that has to be tasted with friends in order to enjoy a really special moment!
Sample Menu
• tasting of 4 wines
