Lunaria Ancestrale Primitivo Lunaria (Cantina Orsogna) 2024
Why it's worth a try
Deep ruby red with generous aromas of plums, black cherries and carob, this biodynamic Primitivo delivers warmth and character from Abruzzo's Majella foothills. The palate shows rich fruit intensity with blackcurrant, cinnamon and cloves, while soft tannins and fresh acidity keep everything balanced. Full-bodied yet approachable, it's the kind of red that makes pizza night feel special or turns simple pasta into something memorable. From certified organic and Demeter biodynamic vineyards.
Lunaria (Cantina Orsogna)
Abruzzo's Biodynamic Wine Pioneers Since 1964
Cantina Orsogna launched Lunaria in 2001 as Italy's first certified biodynamic wine project. Working with organic growers across Abruzzo's hills, they've transformed a traditional cooperative into a leader in sustainable winemaking, producing 500,000 bottles annually without synthetic chemicals, following lunar cycles and biodynamic principles.
Their wines are vibrant, authentic expressions of Abruzzo terroir—Montepulciano with ripe cherry depth, Trebbiano with coastal freshness. Certified organic and biodynamic, every bottle reflects their belief that great wine starts in healthy soil and thrives with minimal intervention.
WINE REGION
Terre di Chieti: Abruzzo's Organic Wine Heartland
Located in central Italy along the Adriatic coast, Terre di Chieti is Abruzzo's largest wine-producing area. The province produces approximately 40% of Abruzzo's total wine output, combining ancient winemaking traditions with modern organic practices across sun-drenched hills and coastal vineyards.
Home to Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, producing rich, fruit-forward reds, and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo for fresh, mineral whites. The region also grows international varieties and increasingly focuses on certified organic and biodynamic wines that express the Mediterranean character.
Clay and limestone soils dominate the rolling hills, while the Adriatic Sea provides cooling breezes. The Majella mountains protect vineyards from harsh weather, creating ideal conditions for healthy, expressive grapes with balanced acidity and ripe fruit flavors.