Family of winemakers since 1962
Cantine Saputi
In the Heart of Le Marche
In the first half of the twentieth century, the founder Angelo Saputi established Cantina Saputi, one of the region’s first vineyard, known for producing wines of great character. His son, Adriano, continued his father’s work and expanded the winery by building a new facility near a mountain called Castru Vecchiu.
Since then, the family has dedicated all its efforts to developing the business, introducing the indigenous Ribona as well as new territorial and international varieties, such as Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Passerina, Chardonnay and Merlot.
For 4 generations
Today, the Cantina is a family-run business led by Alvaro Saputi and his two sons: Leonardo, a skilled viticulturist, and Andrea, the sales manager.
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The beginning of a wine story: Angelo Saputi, a viticulturist, guides his son Adriano towards the winemaking profession.
The winery needs to expand, so a new Casa Vinicola is built next to the existing one, which is still in use today as the headquarters of the winemakers.
Alvaro Saputi, Adriano’s son, takes over the management of the winery and implements several important changes to improve productivity. One of these is the commercial release of the first bottles of DOC Rosso Piceno and Colli Maceratesi in 1985. The white Colli Maceratesi will later receive the Ribona, classification, largely thanks to Alvaro’s continuous effort and dedication. He was one of the first and most prominent promoters of the idea to create a group of producers working together to promote this indigenous grape variety.
A year full of events: Leonardo and Andrea gradually begin to take part in the management of the winery, and their little sister Giulia is born. In the meantime, the business grows and expands into foreign markets. This period also saw the creation of Villa le Vigne, a versatile facility designed to host visitors and wine connoisseurs. Today, it serves as the preferred venue for promoting wines, paired with dishes from renowned regional chefs.
This is the year of the transition to a family-owned company. This year also saw the construction of new buildings, including the barrique cellar and the agricultural shed, as well as the modernization of winemaking processes with the introduction of new systems like Ganimede and the installation of a new wine press.
Saputi’s passion for winemaking is finally recognized at an international level, with awards from international competitions continuing to grow in the years to come.
The Cantina, having upheld its natural and eco-sustainable production methods, becomes a certified organic wine producer.
Enoteca Saputi is founded—a wine shop that quickly becomes a a wine tasting landmark, attracting both loyal and new clients. Here, visitors can discover the engaging and heartwarming story of the Saputi family and their world-class products.
Organic viticulture
Attention to the vineyards and a deep love for their heritage led the Saputi family to embrace organic viticulture, free from pesticides and chemical products. In 2016, all conventional crops were converted to organic practices, and today, most of the products are 'certified organic.'
Our production
Today, Cantina Saputi boasts over 20 hectares of vineyards, 10 labels, and an annual production of around 90,000 bottles.
Among these, the indigenous “Ribona” has always played a leading role, with the mission of increasing the recognition of the DOC Colli Maceratesi Ribona both across Italy and beyond.
Villa Le Vigne
Since 2005, we have been hosting public events during the summer months at Villa Le Vigne, in Loro Piceno. The venue serves as a stage where modern cuisine and traditional dishes come together with our selection of wines, creating a truly unique experience, all set amidst well-preserved vineyards in the heart of the Italian countryside.
