The Vineyard
The oldest vineyards are about 40-50 years old. The traditional bush called Alberello is planted in these vineyards. These bushes produce a low yield of grapes per hectare, but produce grapes that are full of concentration. The leaves from the bush form an "umbrella" that protects the berries from direct contact with the sun. These vineyards account for about 20 hectares. The vines are managed organically and are hand harvested.
During production we use the traditional model to produce wine that is of high quality and elegance in the glass. The climate is typically Mediterranean with long and hot summers, pleasant springs and mild winters.
Indigenous grape varieties are grown in red soils rich in iron oxides, full of limestone and fossils deriving from the crumbling of the underlying rock. This type of soil makes things difficult for the vines, whose roots are forced to struggle to dig deep in search of water and nourishment. But it is exactly this difficult and harsh condition, together with the very hot summer days, that gives the grapes unique concentration, full of sugar and colour that results in opulent wines.
