Ortona

Situated on the Adriatic coast in Abruzzo's Chieti province, Ortona serves as a vital territory for Italian protected origins. This coastal position, with its specific microclimate, cultivates the distinct characteristics of Ortona DOC wine, a denomination exclusively tied to this single municipality. Ortona's unique terroir also contributes to eleven total protected designations, encompassing the celebrated Colline Teatine DOP for olive oil and the venerable Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC. Here, traditions of dedicated viticulture and olive growing are upheld, with one verified producer based directly within the municipality ensuring the authentic expression of its land.