Our vineyards
The importance of Montepulciano wines in a Tuscan enological panorama can be dated back to the Etruscan era.
In 1983 we laid down our roots in Vallocaia, an ancient, renowned Polician hill.
In the work of one generation we have enriched the property with other locations dedicated to viticulture and in particular to Sangiovese, each with its own colours and perfumes: Camparone, Casalte and Santa Maria. Our vineyards are located within four production zones of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, known as the Pievi: Sant’Ilario (Vallocaia), Cervognano (Camparone), Sant’Albino (Casalte), and Cerliana (Santa Maria). The large variety of soils and the different microclimatic conditions of the areas, thanks to diverse geological origins and their morphology, bestow a complex range of aromas and body to its respective wines.
We have created small vineyards, totally or partially covered with grass, surrounded by hedges and embankments, interspersed with woods, olive groves and arable lands to strengthen the biodiversity of the ecosystem and improve the optimisation of the water. All forms of forcing are avoided with the intent to render the plants more resistant to adversity and to obtain healthy and mature fruits which express the energy and the character of the land from which they come.
Vallocaia
The soils of Vallocaia are marked by an abundant presence of sand and a varied colouring. The altitude is between 260 and 320 m above sea level. The Sangiovese of this area gives wines of great distinctiveness, with characteristics of finesse, elegance and complexity.
Crops
Vineyards: 21 Ha; Olive groves: 7,5 Ha; Arable lands: 22 Ha; Woodland: 11 Ha
Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Trebbiano, Malvasia, Sauvignon blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Camparone
Bordering Vallocaia is the hill of Camparone, where the soils are similar but differ in terms of clay content, resulting in smaller, richer bunches.
Crops
Vineyards: 14 Ha; Olive groves: 3,5 Ha; Arable land: 10 Ha; Forest: 2,5 Ha
Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Grechetto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Casalte
The vineyards of Casalte extend over a stunning plateau placed at an average altitude of 400m above sea level. The soil is rich in clay and limestone. The Sangiovese of Casalte is the last to be harvested. The wines, marked by a good acidity and a notable body have an aromatic profile of extreme complexity and personality and an excellent potential for ageing.
Crops
Vineyards: 11 Ha; Olive groves: 1,3 Ha; Forest: 16 Ha; Arable land: 6 Ha
Sangiovese
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Santa Maria
The soil of Santa Maria is very uniform; it has a loamy clay texture and is grey in colour. The altitude of the area is between 340-365m above sea level. The wines of this area are very strong, give a rich extract and are structured and distinguished by a tannic texture, dense and tight.
Crops
Vineyards: 11 Ha; Olive groves: 1,3 Ha; Woodland: 16 Ha; Arable land: 6 Ha
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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