The vine, wine and man, a bond that has millennial origins on the island of Ischia, as evidenced by the discovery of the famous Nestor Cup in the necropolis of San Montano, in Lacco Ameno. An 8th century artefact of exceptional importance, on which is engraved a real hymn to the pleasures of wine and love: tangible sign of viticulture introduced by the Euboeans, the first Greek settlers arrived on the island of Ischia and baptized by them with the name of Pithecusa.
“I am the beautiful cup of Nestor,
whoever drinks from this cup will immediately be seized by the desire of Aphrodite with the beautiful crown
Cup of Nestor (VIII sec. a.C.)
tradition since 1870
A new cours for Tommasone winery
In 1999, Antonio Monti undertakes the renovation of the old cellars and the replanting of the old family vineyards. From the past to the present and to the future of the family: after studying viticulture and enology in Germany, and after several internships and working experiences in Italy and abroad, his daughter Lucia becomes head of the company, in 2009, to continue the project started by her father.
Lucia Monti: the only woman winemaker in Ischia
Together with her husband Giuseppe Andreoli, Lucia is the first "pink parenthesis" in the Ischia wine scene: reflective, a lover of the land and able to hear it, just as a woman can do. With her, the roots continue to be the force of Tommasone Winery: the family, the land and the hard work in the vineyards are the significant heritage she received. Even today, the winery still produces those wines the family has always wanted to make, improving day by day in offering the most valuable result of an innate passion: making a good wine.
Visits to the winery
For several years now, Tommasone has been opening the doors to the wine cellar for tours and wine tastings. This gives tourists and locals the opportunity to get to know the island of Ischia from its most authentic and historical side.
The founder
Winemaker & Manager
Winemaker
A question of style
We welcome you to get to know Ischia through its wines.
