Ciao Mimmo & Romilda!

“Non è solo un nuovo inizio, ma la storia dei nostri padri, dei nostri nonni e della nostra terra.” Welcome! We’re Mimmo and Romilda, husband and wife, and we’re delighted to share two passions that have been part of our family for generations: wine and home cooking. Mimmo grew up surrounded by the aromas of fermenting grapes, freshly pressed olive oil and the produce from the land his grandfather and family cultivated. Although homemade wine had always been part of family life, I dreamt of one day creating my own vineyard and producing a wine that could tell the story of the land and the people who came before me. That dream became a reality in 2014 with the birth of Cantina Donadio. The words above are written on the bottles and perfectly capture the spirit behind this journey. Together with wine a great passion is cooking and with Romilda, we created a small restaurant where guests are welcomed like friends of the family and treated to recipes that celebrate the authentic flavours of the past, perfectly paired with our wines. We look forward to welcoming you to share a journey through wine, food and memories of the past.

Experiences

Cantina Donadio Vineyard

Starts at 40€
Discover the world of Cantina Donadio with Mimmo and Romilda. Begin with a stroll through the vineyards while learning about the passion, care and dedication behind every bottle of wine. Following the rhythms of the grape harvest, you'll experience a tradition that has been part of rural life for generations and conclude the day by gathering at the family's countryside home for a lunch lovingly prepared by Romilda. A day dedicated to the land, family and tradition, typical of the grape harvest season. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.4 km from Scalea ~ approximately 7 minutes) Highlights: Guided visit to the Cantina Donadio Vineyard. Introduction to the rhythms of the grape harvest. Opportunity to join the grape harvest (depending on the day of booking & the season). Traditional lunch at the family's countryside home. Cantina Donadio wine.

Wine & Food

Starts at 32€
Wine and food are the two great passions that have accompanied Mimmo and Romilda's family for generations. Together with Mimmo, you'll discover the story and philosophy behind Cantina Donadio wines before sitting down at Romilda's table to enjoy a tasting of three wines, each thoughtfully paired with a dish designed to enhance its unique aromas and flavours. A journey that brings together wine, food and tradition in one magical experience. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.4 km from Scalea ~ approximately 7 minutes) Highlights: Visit to the vineyards. Introduction to the seasonal work carried out in the vineyard. Guided tasting of three Cantina Donadio wines paired with three lovingly prepared dishes.

At Romilda’s Home

Starts at 65€
Pull-up a chair in Romilda's home and enjoy the warmth of being welcomed like one of the family. Rather than choosing from a menu, place your trust in Romilda's hands as she prepares a meal inspired by traditional Calabrian recipes and the authentic flavours of the past. Accompanied by Cantina Donadio wine and homemade desserts, this is a unique opportunity to experience the genuine hospitality of a family inviting you to their own home. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.4 km from Scalea ~ approximately 7 minutes) Highlights: A seasonal menu created by Romilda using traditional local recipes, regional ingredients and the best of home-cooking. A bottle of Pietraliscia wine selected to complement the menu.

Traditional Pork Feast

Starts at 65€
As tradition demand, the day of the pig was one of the most important events in rural Calabrian life. Families gathered to work together, share stories, play cards and feast from morning until evening. Mimmo and Romilda invite you to relive this tradition through a special menu inspired by the flavours of the past, prepared using carefully selected local ingredients and recipes that are becoming increasingly rare to find today. A memorable dining experience that celebrates Calabria's rural heritage through food, hospitality and the cherished memories of generations gone by. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.4 km from Scalea ~ approximately 7 minutes) Highlights: A menu celebrating the traditional pork lunch and Calabrian rural cuisine. Homemade pasta, slow-cooked pork sauce, soffritto, seasonal side dishes and homemade desserts. Cantina Donadio wine.
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