Antinori - Tenuta Principe Alberico

The location along the historic pastoral route of the Via Appia Antica and the volcanic soils provided the estate with distinctive characteristics

The history of Tenuta Principe Alberico begins with Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi, a pioneer of winemaking who, in 1946, started his work on the outskirts of Rome in the area of the Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica. At a time when traditional local viticulture dominated the region, he deliberately chose more international grape varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot, Sémillon and Malvasia di Candia, thus giving—according to the estate’s own account—early momentum to what would become an organic approach. The location along the historic pastoral route of the Via Appia Antica and the volcanic soils provided the estate with distinctive characteristics: an unconventional area for vineyards, yet one that proved ideal thanks to its soil and microclimate.

For decades, Alberico shaped the winery with strong convictions: low yields, natural farming, limited production and an almost cult-like status. After a major turning point in the 1990s, when he ordered most of the vineyards to be uprooted, his heirs — particularly his three granddaughters — gradually took over the estate with the intention of continuing his legacy.

Today, the winery is led by the founder’s three granddaughters — Albiera, Allegra and Alessia Antinori — who carry forward their grandfather’s tradition with dedication and sensitivity. Their guiding principles are organic farming, respect for the terroir, and balancing history with innovation. In a region not primarily known for extensive wine production, the estate now occupies a unique position — operating as a boutique winery focused on quality, identity and character.