A photo gallery taken while harvesting Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes in Contrada Fosso del Gallo, Silvi (Teramo).

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” ~ Aristotle

“Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.” ~ Samuel Butler

“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” ~ Jim Bishop

“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ~ William Cullen Bryant

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~ Albert Camus

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ L.M. Montgomery

Thanks a lot to Santone Vini (Notaresco, Teramo) for their kind cooperation… Cheers!

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