Calisto is the father of all the Montepulciano d�Abruzzo vineyards in Valle Reale dating back to 1582.� In 1960, the ancient 8-hectare vineyard was planted according to the traditional "pergola abruzzese� � or �Abruzzo arbour� system � and then abandoned by its previous owners.� It has given rise to the entire agronomic project that we see today. From these vines, we carefully selected the plants from which we collected the buds of Montepulciano that were later grafted and used for new plants, which today make up the vineyard of Popoli. Only during the best vintages do we destine a parcel of 4 hectares, limited to the highest area, to the production of San Calisto cru.Unfortunately, year after year, this production decreases due to the age of the plants. This is a vineyard of great historical value, standing witness to the