Ep. 2455 Orazio Rillo from the Fontanavecchia Winery in Benevento | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2455 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 207 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Orazio Rillo of the Fontanavecchia winery from Benevento in the Campania region of Southern Italy. More about today’s guest: The Fontanavecchia winery is located in the town of Torrecuso, in the Campania region of Italy, at the foot of Mount Taburno in the Sannio Beneventano area. The historic wine cellars of Fontanavecchia were founded by the Rillo in the 19th century and later restored and enlarged. Today it is one of the outstanding wine-producing facilities of the Campania region. The Fontanavecchia vineyards extend over an area of 18 hectares in the homonymous district of Torrecuso in the province of Beneventano. The winery is managed by Libero Rillo, with additional experience provided by his father Orazio and his brother Giuseppe. Connect: Website: https://www.fontanavecchia.info/en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontanavecchia/ More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History. In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!