Federici

1960 — Foundation

Antonio Federici founded Azienda Vinicola Federici in the town of Zagarolo, 30 km from Rome, wanting to make wines for a post-war Italy ready to enjoy good flavors and the pleasures of life again. The whole family worked together processing grapes and laying the foundations for the future estate.

2001 — Massimo takes control

Antonio's son Massimo decided to take control of the entire winemaking process. He planted the family's own vineyards and focused on producing wines that highlight quality and terroir.

Today — Fourth generation

The winery remains family-run, now in its fourth generation. Damiano Federici is continuing the family business and introducing Vini Federici wines to an international audience. The wines are sold in the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Denmark, and regularly receive awards and high scores from Italian and international wine guides.

The winery is based in Zagarolo, a town in Lazio about 30 km from Rome. The wines are described as reflecting the spirit of Lazio and the winemaking tradition of Rome ("the Eternal City").

From 2001, Massimo Federici planted the family's own vineyards, moving away from earlier grape processing toward vineyards focused on quality and terroir. Every stage from vine to bottle is treated almost like a ritual, with close attention paid to the wines' character and potential as they develop.

The winemaking process, taken fully in hand by Massimo Federici in 2001, treats every stage from vine to bottle almost like a ritual. Winemakers pay close attention to the character and potential of the wines as they develop, aiming for authentic, expressive wines that bring modern ideas into harmony with tradition. The winery combines the protection of family values with the confident use of modern technology.

Vini Federici holds that every sip of its wine reflects the winemaking tradition of Rome ("the Eternal City"), with all its endlessly fascinating character. The family describes itself as the special ingredient in its wines, helping to ensure quality and offer a genuine experience. The winery continues to protect its family values while confidently using modern technology to create wines that reflect the spirit of Lazio and the story of the family itself.