Tenuta Licupi

In the heart of Apulia, amidst the greenery of the land and the azure of the sea washing its coasts, lies a story of family, passion, and innovation, as well as respect for nature: this is the story of Tenuta Licupi.

It all began in 2012 when engineers Stefano Goracci, founder of Enerqos, and his wife Maria Concetta Giacovelli, former production manager at Prada, decided to acquire an abandoned agricultural land. Around thirty hectares had been left uncultivated for years and were illegally used by neighbors for grazing and wheat cultivation. Inspired by Concetta's deep connection to the land of her roots, as well as the pressing need to restore an uncared-for corner of land, they embarked on a project founded on three key concepts: ethics, sustainability, and winemaking.

Together, they decided to transform the land into an organic vineyard, aiming to demonstrate how agriculture can coexist with the environment. Over time, they integrated additional plots, bringing the total to 42 hectares, added an olive grove, and initiated work to build a winery with the help of a regional grant. This will be complemented by a hospitality component, including a wine resort that will offer visitors a complete experience of tastings, knowledge, and quality.

In the meantime, their children became involved, primarily Francesco, an agronomy graduate, who, thanks to his expertise in the field, improved grape production and thereby the quality of the wine. Then Antonio, who saw this initiative as an excellent commercial opportunity, implemented an innovative project aimed at engaging the increasingly digital younger generations.

In 2022, Cosimo Varvaglione, a prominent entrepreneur in the wine sector, joined the corporate structure. He contributes to raising the company's quality standards by bringing industrial expertise in the field and participating in co-selling bulk wine and bottled wines.

Tenuta Licupi is not just an agricultural project. The two engineers, along with their team, are committed to creating local job opportunities with the goal of improving the economic conditions of the area without harming it. In this spirit, the company addresses the issue of vineyard waste through a gasification process, transforming biomass into charcoal, which is then used to fertilize the soil: an important step towards sustainability.