The Gotto d'oro winery preserves the ancient wine making tradition of the fertile Castelli Romani area to the south of Rome, which traces its roots back to Roman times, and gives the company its brand name , "Gotto" (goblet).In fact, the term derives from the Latin guttus, an alternative form of gutus (jug or flask), and indicates a vessel used for drinking wine.The international reputation of Grotto d'oro products is such that they have come to be associated with the history and monuments of Rome itself, the Eternal City.