Da Piglio ad Acuto

Stage

The last stretch is the most enchanting: nine kilometers where you can hear no sound except the singing of birds and the rustle of the wind among the olive trees. The bike path has literally "cut" through the hill, creating a corner of paradise where the only encounters possible are with cyclists or joggers.

The climb becomes more challenging in the last three kilometers before Acuto, but the effort is rewarded by the view of the medieval village that suddenly appears, with its castle and elegant stone portals.

Distance: ~7 km • Elevation Gain: +150m • Time: 2h 15min

Wineries and Restaurants in Piglio

Cesanese del Piglio Social Winery - http://www.cesanesedelpiglio.it/ - Agricultural Cooperative Society srl - Via Prenestina Km 42 – 03010 Piglio (FR) - Tel: 0775 502355 – 0775 502356 - Fax: 0775 502499 E-mail: info@cesanesedelpiglio.it

The Cesanese del Piglio Social Winery was founded in 1960 by a group of vine growers with the aim of creating high-quality wines using local grape varieties from the area. It is the first founding member of the consortium for the protection of Cesanese del Piglio DOCG. It has about twenty members and produces around 250 thousand bottles a year. It offers important outsourcing services to local companies to produce their own labels. Daniele Proietti is the winemaker. Luca Sbardella is the President.

L'Avventura BIO - http://www.agriavventura.it - Locality Civitella n. 3 at Casale Verdeluna- 03010 Piglio (FR) - info@agriavventura.it - Tel. 0775 503051 - cell. 342.97.93.409 Casale Verdeluna is the headquarters of the agricultural company L'Avventura, surrounded by vineyards where Cesanese grows. Casale Verdeluna is an old stone farmhouse expertly restored where you can stay overnight. Casale Verdeluna is also a restaurant-agriturismo where you can taste L'Avventura's wines, pairing them with the delights of Ciociaria's gastronomy. A genuine cuisine that focuses on local traditions, using products from local farms, served with care and attention to detail.

The wines Passerina del Frusinate IGT (Saxa) Rosato del Frusinate IGT (Rosé) Cesanese del Piglio DOCG (Campanino) Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Superiore (Arringo) Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Superiore (Picchiatello) Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Superiore (Amor) Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Riserva (Camere pinte)

Petrucca e Vela http://www.cesanese.it/ - Contrada Coce 47 - 03010 Piglio (FR) - info@cesanese.it - Tel: 333 937 3556 "Petrucca e Vela" was founded by Tiziana Vela and her husband Fabrizio Petrucca, who took over the ancient family business dating back to 1969 in 2000. Specialties: DOCG Cesanese del Piglio wines, Cesanese Superiore, Passerina del Frusinate Production: about 55,000 bottles per year Services: sales point, tasting room, guided tours in the winery Ideal for: wine tourism, tastings, vineyard visits Available for visits in the winery by reservation

The Wines: Cifione Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Superiore, included in the TOP 100 Best Wines of Italy: an elegant, savory and enveloping red. Tellures Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Superiore, awarded by Gambero Rosso and Vini Buoni d'Italia: an aging wine with aromas of red fruits and cocoa. Nerva Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Superiore, fresh and harmonious, with notes of ripe cherries and balanced tannins. Passerina del Frusinate “Vela” IGT, a lively and fruity white, awarded for its freshness and youthful spirit.

Pileum Agricultural Company s.r.l. http://pileum.it - Via Casalotto snc- 03010 Piglio (FR) - info@pileum.it- Tel: 3663129910 Founded in 2002, Pileum now cultivates about 18 hectares in the municipality of Piglio. Annual production ranges between 65,000 and 90,000 bottles of organic wine. The stone farmhouse, carefully restored in 2011, now houses the Sales Point and the tasting room, where Wine tours, guided experiences and meetings with the public are regularly held. Since 2022, the structure has been enriched with a Restaurant that, on weekends, offers dishes inspired by local tradition.

Agricultural Company Ernesta Berucci http://www.mariaernestaberucci.com/ - Operational Headquarters: Via Colle Santa Maria 14, Paliano (FR) - info@mariaernestaberucci.com - mariaernestaberucci@pec.it - Cell. (+39) 347.9408300 The cultivated vineyard area owned and managed is 2ha; it will grow in 2026. The Wines The types of wine produced are seven: Cesanese del Piglio DOCG “L’Onda” from the Paliano vineyard and a parcel from the Serrone vineyard. Cesanese del Piglio DOCG “Mola da Piedi” from the homonymous vineyard and from the selection of some clones from the vineyards of Piglio and Serrone. “Mola da Piedi” – Passerina del Frusinate IGT. “Raphaël” – Cesanese del Piglio DOCG or Rosso del Frusinate IGT (depending on the year) from the vineyards of Grotte or Colli. “Raphaël” – Passerina del Frusinate IGT, from Passerina grapes and a small percentage of ancient white blends such as ottonese and malvasia found in old vineyards. “Raphaël” – Rosato del Frusinate IGT, from Cesanese di Affile grapes from old vineyards. “Artisanal Bubbly” – Sparkling, Passerina del Frusinate IGT, from white Passerina and Trebbiano grapes from old vineyards.

Rosso del Borgo http://rossodelborgo.com/activities/acuto/ - Casale Sant'Antonio snc - 03010 Piglio (FR) - info@rossodelborgo.com - Francesca Aglitti. Tel: 3393560046 Rosso del Borgo was founded in the late 1990s. The company produces a variety of wines, including whites, rosés, and reds. In addition to tours in the winery and vineyards, the company offers the service: ENOBIKE-TOUR, which provides electric bikes and expert guides who lead customers (over 14 years old) on routes that go from the Winery headquarters to Piglio, Acuto, Fiuggi, or Anagni. They are all routes of a couple of hours allowing one to traverse the Cesanese territory and discover the surrounding villages. Naturally, there is also the possibility of choosing a free route that allows for roaming the area, stopping wherever one wants, and taking moments of relaxation wherever one wishes.

Colle Gioie http://www.facebook.com/Collegioie - Reference: 333 489 9280 - Antonella Necci Tel. 3339489726 - cantinacollegioie@gmail.com, cantinacollegioie.it