Cantine Agriverde ★ 4.3
Ortona and the Trabocchi coast
An organic estate at Caldari di Ortona, certified by ICEA since its 1988 conversion, that combines the cellar with accommodation and a restaurant above the Trabocchi coast.
The list: Tastings, cellar visits and retail sales on site, with rooms and a restaurant at the estate so an evening tasting does not need a drive home.
Tip: Because the estate has rooms, this is one of the few places in Abruzzo where a long evening tasting is practical rather than a designated driver problem.
Cantina Zaccagnini ★ 4.2
Casauria
A Bolognano winery in the Casauria corridor, known for the vine shoot tied to the neck of its bottles and for the contemporary art placed through its grounds.
The list: Booked visits and tastings at a Bolognano winery founded in 1978, with a sculpture collection in the grounds.
Tip: The art walk is the reason to come at the end of the day rather than the middle. Book the visit rather than turning up at the gate.
Agricola Cirelli ★ 4.4
Colline Teramane
An organic farm in the Atri badlands about eight kilometres from the sea, with tented suites in the olive grove and terracotta fermented whites to drink beside them.
The list: Amphora fermented Trebbiano and Pecorino from an organic farm, tasted on site where the consortium lists the Cirelli Farm Glamping.
Tip: Michela Cirelli's tented suites sit in the olive grove rather than the vineyard, which is why the evenings here are quiet.
Garibaldi Enoteca & Cucina ★ 4.4
Alto TirinoMon, Wed-Fri 19:30-01:00. Sat-Sun 11:30-15:00 and 19:30-01:00. Closed Tuesday.
A wine bar and kitchen on Via Garibaldi, the late street of L'Aquila's historic centre, opened in 1999 by the Stratta brothers. Steakhouse plates, pizza and filled panini until one in the morning.
The list: A bottle list the Stratta brothers describe as di primissima scelta, with sparkling wines and spirits from outside Italy alongside the Abruzzo range.
Tip: Via Garibaldi is where the city drinks late. Four more places on the same 200 metres stay open past one, so start here and walk.
Il Tavernacolo ★ 4.1
Alto TirinoLunch from 11:00 to 15:00 and evening service from 19:00.
A wine room on Piazza Santa Giusta pouring loose wine and bottles with panini, piadine, charcuterie and cheese boards and bruschette. It also hosts tastings and private events.
The list: The house describes ottimi vini sfusi e in bottiglia, wine by the carafe as well as by the bottle, with tastings run on request.
Tip: Wine by the carafe is close to extinct in Italian city centres. This is the cheapest way in L'Aquila to drink Montepulciano by the glass all evening.
Le Petit Clos ★ 4.0
Alto TirinoMon-Sat 18:00-01:00. Closed Sunday.
An evening-only wine room on Piazza Regina Margherita in the rebuilt centre of L'Aquila, open six days a week from six until one and closed on Sundays.
The list: A wine shop and bar that also keeps a beer list, pouring from six in the evening until one in the morning.
Tip: It is two minutes from Piazza Duomo, where the consortium sets up the Vinorum fair in May, so it makes the obvious nightcap during the festival.