In 2000, near the hillside town of Cugnoli, Riccardo Tiberio found an old plot of Trebbiano Abruzzese vines that were roughly 60 years old, and so impressive that he decided to change his and his family’s destiny. Guided by decades of personal experience and one of Italy’s most renowned nurseries, Riccardo planted a selection of indigenous varieties matched to the different soil characteristics in the vineyard. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano Abruzzese, and Aglianico, were planted along with Pecorino and Moscato di Castiglione clones from ancient vines in the area. Experiments with small plantings of international varietals were also undertaken. When Tiberio released its first vintage in 2004 critics and consumers immediately noticed Tiberio's uniquely mineral whites and stunning reds. Today, the winery remains one of the most respected in the region, and is managed by Ricardo's children, Antonio and Cristiana.