The roots
The origin of the IL CONTE VILLA PRANDONE farm has deep roots, between the history, art and viticulture of the Marche region. Located in the center of 40 hectares of vineyards, in Monteprandone in Contrada Colle Navicchio (250 meters above sea level), a beautiful hill that faces south, with the breezes and scents of the Adriatic Sea to the east (7km), and the favorable climate to the west. dei Monti Sibillini (30 km) Known mainly for the production of characteristic wines of the area in which it stands, it differs for the constant, extreme search for absolute quality.
The new generation
Born next to the vineyards of their family, the brothers De Angelis (Walter, Emmanuel, Samuel and Marina) third generation, grew up with a love for the countryside and a constant passion for their work, dedicating their lives to continuous improvement, following in the footsteps of the founders Il Papa Marino, and Grandpa Amilcare who together founded the company in the 60s.
Il Conte
Our Family
Marino De Angelis
Emmanuel De Angelis
Mara Bastiani De Angelis
Walter De Angelis
Samuel De Angelis
Marina De Angelis
Timeline
Start of cultivation
Amilcare De Angelis, flanked by his son Marino, cultivates the 7 hectares in the Col Navicchio Monteprandone district in Mezzadria
1956
Farm opening
Marino De Angelis takes over the company and officially starts the IL CONTE farm with 11 hectares of vineyards
1988
Company expansion
Supported by the entry into the company of the Sons, Marino invests in the project for the development of the territory by planting new vineyards and in the restructuring of the cellars
1989
Company sustainability
The company decides to focus on sustainability and low environmental impact viticulture
1995
First label
The first official IL CONTE VILLAPRANDONE label is released on the market, ZIPOLO1997
1997
Expansion abroad
It was decided to invest for the conquest of new foreign markets
2001
The ``Barricaia``
“La Barricaia“ is inaugurated, a new cellar with a tasting room for welcoming guests to the company
2003
Expansion of the vineyard
With the purchase of the vineyards in the Montetinello district, the company comes to run 50HA of vineyards
2012
New attendance record
With the first contract in the Chinese market, the company sets a new record with a presence on the international market of 25 countries in the world
2015
What awaits the future?
The expansion of the cellar and the development of other markets are planned