Reviews
Madonna del Latte
Pablo
degustazione
ottima location
unicum la cantina tufacea etrusca
buono il viogner
Mauro
A magical place. A most memorable experience.
Erika
About Winery and Wines
The ancient estate of Madonna del Latte is located in the hills between Orvieto and Lake Bolsena, in a landscape shaped by history and volcanic soil.
Our story began in 2000, when Leon Zwecker’s parents founded the winery with a deep love for the land and a clear vision: to create wines that reflect the unique character of this place.Today, we are proud to be the second generation continuing that journey. With dedication and care, we craft wines that honor our family’s roots, guided by a deep respect for nature and a love for this place we call home. Welcoming guests from around the world, we share our wines through tastings paired with local artisanal specialties.
At 450 meters above sea level, our vines flourish on the volcanic soil, nourished by plenty of sun and ventilation. The spectacular barrel cellar carved into tuff stone, likely once an Etruscan tomb, provides perfect conditions for the wines to age in French oak barrels.
In 2007, a modern fermentation cellar was annexed to this antique structure. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, it allows us to produce wines that meet the highest international standards.
We produce wines with profound respect for the environment. Thus, we do not use herbicides, synthetic fertilizers or insecticides. For us, this is essential. Our vineyards are located in an environmentally protected area in close vicinity to a mineral water source. As early as the sixteenth century, Pope Paul III himself already appreciated the land's suitability for growing grapes and winemaking. He highly regarded the red wines produced in this region as “the most perfect for both summer and winter“ and often had vast quantities brought to Rome. Our spectacular barrel cellar, which was dug into the volcanic tuff in ancient times, was most likely an Etruscan tomb. The cellar’s temperature and humidity offer ideal conditions for the French oak barrels we use for aging our wine. In 2007 we expanded this ancient part by building a modern fermentation cellar that houses all the equipment necessary for producing wines that can rival those of the highest standards of international quality. Son Leon Zwecker, who completed his training at winemaking schools in Austria and has gained extensive working experience in California and New Zealand, is now responsible for the production. He works closely together with Paolo Peira, a Roman enologist, who earned his qualification at the Faculté d’Œnologie de Bordeaux.


Services
Wireless Free
Parking Free
Wine Sale
Pet Friendly