The Free Wine Fountain in Italy

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Have you ever meandered by a fountain, only to find yourself wishing the cascading water could transform into a beverage more enticing? Envision a fountain flowing not with water, but with freshly squeezed lemonade or even draft beer. Well, a small town in Italy houses a fountain that seems to be plucked straight from our most fanciful dreams-a fountain that flows with rich, Italian red wine!

In the quaint community of Villa Caldari di Ortona, Italy, lies a treasure many of us could only imagine-a fountain that quenches the thirst of its visitors with exquisite wine from a local winery. Situated a few miles before the journey’s end of the Cammino di San Tommaso, this wine fountain, constructed by Dora Sarchese Vini, serves as a delightful respite for weary travelers, pouring glasses of red wine for pilgrims and tourists alike. It stands as a testament to the generosity and rich cultural heritage of the region, a beacon attracting visitors to the historic path of St. Thomas.

The Cammino di San Tommaso, translating to The Way of St. Thomas in English, is a historic 196-mile pilgrimage that stretches from Rome to Ortona, Italy. This significant route holds the relics of St. Thomas the Apostle and has been a symbol of spiritual and cultural exploration since the time of Saint Bridget of Sweden…