Azienda Agricola Cosimo Murace
About the Winery
Azienda Agricola Cosimo Murace has been a family-run business since 1998, founded and managed by Cosimo Murace, who is both a winemaker and enologist. A passionate individual dedicated to his work, nature, and people, Cosimo adopted organic farming methods from the very beginning, achieving organic certification with the very first vintage. In 1996, he also obtained the Bivongi DOC appellation. His journey in the wine industry began at the age of 18, working for a wine company for nearly 10 years before establishing his own brand. The company is now based in Bivongi, a charming village located just 20 km from the Ionian coast of Calabria, with a small vineyard of 3 hectares nestled in the surrounding hills.
Since 2020, Cosimo’s daughter, Valentina, has joined the business, bringing a fresh perspective by redesigning the labels, updating the website and social media presence, and introducing new experiences such as wine tastings at the winery and the "Tour in Vigna" experience (a guided vineyard tour followed by a wine tasting), giving greater visibility to her father's work.
About the Wines
In Bivongi, the first vineyards were introduced in the 7th century by Byzantine monks who settled in the region. Wine production here remains limited, as only grapes from three heroic vineyards are used, cultivated on steep slopes that are naturally preserved by favorable conditions such as wind, sun, and underground water sources.
Azienda Agricola Cosimo Murace produces three wines:
Valle della Saetta: A white wine made from Malvasia, Guardavalle, and Ansonica grapes.
Fiorello: A rosé wine made from 100% Gaglioppo.
Cosmì: A red wine blend of Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, and Calabrese Nero.
Additionally, the estate produces a traditional regional product called Mosto Cotto, made by cooking the must from red grapes.
Another wine, Les Petites Filles, is a Passito, a dessert wine crafted from Malvasia grapes.
The taste of these wines is deeply rooted in the local terroir, reflecting the unique identity and characteristics of the region.
Services
- Parking Free
- Wine Sale
- Accommodation
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User Reviews (4)
Truly fantastic
I would have appreciated some background music during the wine tasting to create atmosphere and maybe also a few minutes of privacy for the couple.
Wonderful insight into winemaking
Bivongi a quaint village in the Calabrian mountains made a picturesque setting for an insightful venture into local history and wine production.
A visit to a local monastery on the way to the vineyards was a bonus.
We spent time at the vineyard learning about the grapes and the process used to produce the wines., the views of the valley and surrounding countryside not to mention the jeep ride there were breathtaking.
Back at hq in Bivongi we were treated to 3 wines all of which were excellent and a wonderful platter of Calabrian cheese , meats and vegetables which complemented the wine rather well.
The owner of the vineyard Cosimo and his daughter Valentina were attentive throughout the tour and answered all our questions., in all splendid hosts.
We wholeheartedly recommend you see for yourself this amazing insight into local wine production,history and current day life in and around Bivongi and Calabria on a whole. 10 out of 10 Cosimo.and Valentina
Paul and Gill
Vineyard tour with tasting
We tasted their white, red, and fortified wine.
All very good but the red deserves a special mention.
The tour of the vineyards and the monastery was very detailed and interesting.
Quality/price one of the best tastings so far, highly recommended.
A perfect experience to share
I think it’s better to go during spring or summer or autumn and if possible to stop and visit all the beautiful places there are around there. Also the price is perfect
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