{"title":"Controvento","description":"\u003cp\u003eControvento is the small, family winery of Vincenzo (“Enzo”) Di Meo in Rocca San Giovanni, Abruzzo, a few kilometres from the Adriatic Sea. The story begins in 1978, when Enzo’s father planted the first vines; Enzo later took over and grew the estate to about five hectares within the protected Fosso delle Farfalle area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name means “against the wind.” It sums up Enzo’s way of working: go his own way, keep things simple, and let the place speak. Vineyards are farmed organically and by hand. In the cellar he relies on native yeasts, avoids fining and filtration, and works with little to no added sulfites, aiming for wines that taste clear and honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are mostly local: Montepulciano and Trebbiano lead the plantings, with small amounts of Passerina, Fiano, and Malvasia. Most wines ferment and rest in stainless steel to keep fruit and freshness at the center. The nearby sea and calcareous soils give a gentle salty lift and easy drinkability—bottles built for the table rather than the trophy shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnzo’s motivation is straightforward: make clean, nourishing wines with as little interference as possible, trusting the sun, the sea breeze, and steady manual work. You will find that idea printed on his labels and echoed across his bottles year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re new to Controvento, expect reds that are supple and food-friendly and whites that are bright and lightly saline. Open, pour, and enjoy without fuss—these are natural wines made for everyday moments with friends and simple meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"controvento-vento-destate","title":"Vento d'Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eVento d’Estate is a skin-contact Passerina grown on calcareous clay close to the Adriatic in the protected Fosso delle Farfalle near Rocca San Giovanni. The vines, planted between 1998 and 2001, are tended organically by hand. Fermentation begins spontaneously with native yeasts, and the must rests on the skins for about ten days, giving a soft golden colour and a gentle grip. Ageing continues in steel, with no filtration, fining or added sulphur, so the wine stays true to itself and is friendly to vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass you’ll find bright notes of yellow peach, tropical fruit and citrus peel, lifted by a hint of sea breeze and white flowers. The palate is smooth yet lively, carried by fresh acidity and a clean, dry finish that invites another sip. Enjoy well-chilled with fried calamari, smoked fish or a light noodle bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551301374294,"sku":"CONT0112275","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-vento-destate.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-alto-mare","title":"Alto Mare","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlto Mare leads you out into the deep waters of Abruzzo’s coast. Grown on calcareous-clay terraces facing the Adriatic in the protected Fosso delle Farfalle, this gentle skin-contact white brings the sea to the glass. A local quartet – mainly Trebbiano, joined by Malvasia di Candia, Passerina and Fiano – ferments with native yeasts and rests in steel without filtration or added sulphur. Two days on the skins lend a bright golden tone and soft grip. Expect ripe peach, chamomile and grapefruit riding a light saltiness that keeps every sip fresh. Serve cool with simple fish, fresh cheeses or an afternoon plate of olives and bread – the wine’s natural energy and clean finish make it an easy companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551308353878,"sku":"CONT0102275","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-alto-mare.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-moby-dick","title":"Moby Dick","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn on sea-facing slopes in Rocca San Giovanni, “Moby Dick” is pure Trebbiano raised on calcareous clay vines first planted between 1998 and 2001. The coastal air leaves a light salt touch in the grapes, which are harvested and left with their skins for two days before a native-yeast fermentation in steel. The wine then rests in the same tanks, bottled without filtration, clarification or added sulfites so every glass shows its natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a crisp, clean white that opens with easy notes of blossom, white peach and citrus. On the palate it feels silky yet lively, carrying that gentle saline thread that recalls the Adriatic breeze. Simple, honest craftsmanship makes “Moby Dick” an inviting partner for shellfish, seafood pasta or a quiet aperitif by the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551322476886,"sku":"CONT0092275","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-moby-dick.jpg?v=1756747673"},{"product_id":"controvento-doccia-fredda","title":"Doccia Fredda","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoccia Fredda—Italian for “Cold Shower”—is a refreshing blend of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Passerina grown just inland from the Adriatic. Clay-calcareous soils and constant sea breezes shape the fruit, which is harvested by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juice macerates briefly on the skins (about 20 days for Trebbiano, five for Passerina), giving gentle texture and a pale golden hue. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts follows in stainless steel, and the wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered and without added sulphites, letting the grapes speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass you’ll find bright notes of lemon, peach and a hint of pineapple, balanced by wild herbs and a clean, salty finish that recalls the nearby coast. Serve it cool alongside grilled seasonal vegetables, seafood pasta or a simple plate of young cheeses for an easy-going summer match.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551332307286,"sku":"CONT0082275","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-doccia-fredda.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-luna-calmante-bianco","title":"Luna Calmante Bianco","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Luna Calmante” is Controvento’s skin-contact white from the limestone slopes of Rocca San Giovanni, a few kilometres from the Adriatic. The Mantonico grapes are hand-picked, placed whole in steel tanks and left in a gentle carbonic maceration on their skins for about ten days. Native yeasts start fermentation, and the wine rests three more months in steel before bottling – with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bright, lightly hazy orange-gold glass that smells of tangerine peel, grapefruit, white blossom and ripe peach, with a subtle flinty note. On the palate it is fresh and savoury, carrying a salty echo of the sea breeze that sweeps through the protected valley known as the Fosso delle Farfalle where the vines grow. Biodynamic farming and vines averaging twenty-two years old give extra depth while keeping the body lithe and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with sushi, seafood stews, aged cheese or even earthy dishes like porcini risotto, and let its seaside character shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551343350102,"sku":"CONT0072275","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-luna-calmante-bianco.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-luna-calmante-rosato","title":"Luna Calmante Rosato","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from 100 % Montepulciano grown on limestone terraces 500 m above the Adriatic, Luna Calmante Rosato captures the salt-tinged air of Rocca San Giovanni. Whole bunches ferment with native yeasts in a six-day carbonic maceration, then rest in steel before bottling without fining, filtration, or added sulphur. The result is a light, sapid rosé that opens with crunchy red berries, violet, and a gentle hint of anise. A faint tannic touch gives structure, while lively acidity and coastal minerality keep each sip refreshing. Enjoy it cool alongside white meats, grilled vegetables, pizza, or spiced Asian dishes, and let its easy charm brighten an aperitivo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551352557910,"sku":"CONT0062175","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-luna-calmante-rosato.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-beverone","title":"Beverone","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeverone is a joyful litre of pink refreshment from the hills of Rocca San Giovanni in Abruzzo. Local red and white grapes—Montepulciano, Trebbiano and Passerina—grow 500 metres above the sea on clay-limestone soils, farmed organically and biodynamically so no chemicals touch the land. Hand-picked berries ferment with their own wild yeasts in stainless steel, rest for a few months, and are bottled unfined, unfiltered and without added sulphur. The result is a light, vibrant rosato bursting with crunchy red berries, wild flowers and a salty breeze that hints at the nearby Adriatic. Its lively acidity and clean, dry finish carry it happily from aperitif through pizza night and vegetable-based plates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 1L","offer_id":50551488479574,"sku":"CONT0052275","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-beverone.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-onda-anomala","title":"Onda Anomala","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust a kilometre from the Adriatic Sea, the Montepulciano vines for Onda Anomala grow on calcareous clay at 126 m. The salty breeze and the north-east sun give the fruit a gentle lift. Grapes spend two days on their skins, then ferment on wild yeasts in stainless steel with no temperature control, no filtration and no added sulphur. The result is a vivid deep-pink rosato that tastes like summer. You will notice crunchy strawberry, watermelon and black-currant notes, a hint of basil and a subtle saline touch that recalls the coast. The texture is smooth yet lively, making the bottle disappear faster than you expect. Serve it cool rather than ice-cold and enjoy it with grilled vegetables, seafood or a simple picnic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551370056022,"sku":"CONT0042175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-onda-anomala.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-limite-acque-sicure","title":"Limite Acque Sicure","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimite Acque Sicure shows a different face of Abruzzo red wine. Controvento blends Montepulciano with the white grapes Passerina and Trebbiano, then lets the must ferment on the skins for 14 days with no added yeast or sulfites. After resting in steel tanks the wine is bottled unfiltered, keeping every nuance alive. The organically farmed vines grow in clay-calcareous soil near the Adriatic, and that sea breeze appears as a light salty hint. Expect juicy cherry, a twist of grapefruit and a soft balsamic touch. Bright acidity and gentle tannin make each sip rhythmic and easy. Serve it slightly cool with pizza, roasted vegetables or a plate of cured meats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551376970070,"sku":"CONT0032275","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-limite-acque-sicure.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-controvento","title":"Controvento","description":"\u003cp\u003eControvento is a natural red made entirely from Montepulciano grown on clay-sandstone slopes that face the Adriatic in Rocca San Giovanni. The vines are cultivated organically with biodynamic principles and never see synthetic chemicals. Hand-picked grapes ferment spontaneously in steel with native yeasts, then rest a few months in the same tanks. Bottled unfined, unfiltered and without added sulphites, total SO₂ stays below 10 mg\/L, and the wine is vegan-friendly. This gentle approach lets the variety speak clearly: look for vivid red-berry fruit, a light savoury edge carried by the sea breeze and a refreshing, medium weight palate that invites another sip. Enjoy it slightly cool (about 10 °C) alongside pasta, grilled vegetables or kebab, or tuck away a bottle for a couple of years to gain extra depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551386997078,"sku":"CONT0022175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-controvento.jpg?v=1756747672"},{"product_id":"controvento-primatraccia-rosso","title":"Primatraccia Rosso","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimatraccia Rosso is a pure Montepulciano from vines planted in 1998-2001 on clay-limestone terraces that overlook the Adriatic in Rocca San Giovanni. After a gentle 10-day maceration, the must ferments with its own native yeasts and then spends seven months in porous terracotta amphorae. The wine is bottled unfiltered and without added sulphites, letting the grape speak for itself. In the glass it shows bright cherry, rose and violet, backed by a fresh herbal hint. The medium-bodied palate is juicy and lively, with crisp acidity that keeps each sip light and moreish. Serve slightly cool with pasta ragù, grilled lamb or even a kebab, now or over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controvento","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75CL","offer_id":50551394533718,"sku":"CONT0012175","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/files\/controvento-primatraccia-rosso.jpg?v=1756747671"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9763\/3878\/collections\/controvento.png?v=1782336515","url":"https:\/\/antihype.wine\/es\/collections\/winery-controvento.oembed","provider":"Antihype Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}