Molise is Italy's smallest region by population, second smallest in total area and third smallest in terms of wine produced. It has also been largely ignored as a wine-producing region. Cianfagna’s grapes come from south-facing vineyards at about 500 meters above sea level near the town of Acquaviva Collecroce in the northeastern part of Molise. Here they derive great concentration from high sun exposure, while their high altitude also provides cooling relief at night to aid gradual ripening.