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“The initiative arose from a non-profit organization, called El Camino de Santo Tomás, which runs routes from Rome to Ortona, a city in whose cathedral the remains of the Apostle Thomas are guarded. She was later supported by Nicola D'Auria, the owner of Cantina Dora Sarchese." , they explain to Traveler from the ** Bodega Dora Sarchese **.
The winery has 18 hectares of land for crops, a capacity of up to 100,000 bottles produced, 10 employees on the staff, four wine lines and 1 reserve, plus canteen, Casadora, where the fountain is located. "Although there are other sources of wine in Italy, for example in Carosino (Taranto), San Floriano del Collio (Gorizia) and Marino (Rome), these only open their taps on special occasions, such as patron saint festivals or popular festivals," they add. . The hours to access the fountain are from Monday to Friday from 9:00-12:30 and from 15:30-19:00 and Saturdays from 9:00-12:30.
The fountain is the work of architect Rocco Valentini
“The Camino de Santo Tomás is a project that connects Rome and Ortona through a 310-kilometre path that crosses the most beautiful and wild part of the Apennines. Thousands of pilgrims and travelers have done it in the four years of life of this project”, its proud president, Fausto Di Nella, tells Traveler.
The fountain has been designed by the renowned architect Rocco Valentini. "Actually it is not just a drinking point, but a piece of modern art with a careful design thanks to the work of Valentini" . Nicola had a large old barrel that served as inspiration for the architect. "He opened it, made a ramp with the shafts outside, placed a stone and the work was ready!" Di Nella recalls. Of course, Fausto Di Nella tells us the unwritten rule: "The experience is to enjoy it at the moment, not to take wine to take away". A welcome that brings us closer to Ortona, a city near the Adriatic Sea and one of the main ports in the region with beautiful beaches. In addition, it is known as The City of Wine, Cittá del Vino.
The source is inside a "big barrel"
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