Mountain Vineyards in the Heart of Lazio
Our vineyards grow between 600 and 1,000 metres above sea level, in the hills surrounding Rieti and beneath the peaks of Mount Terminillo.
This is mountain viticulture: a landscape shaped by altitude, steep slopes, constant ventilation and significant temperature variations between day and night.
Different elevations, exposures and soils create very different growing conditions across our vineyards. Late-ripening varieties are mainly planted on south-facing slopes, while earlier varieties benefit from south-western exposures.
The soils also change considerably from one vineyard to another, ranging from areas rich in clay and organic matter to soils characterised by silt, limestone and mineral components.
Each grape variety is planted where the combination of altitude, soil and exposure allows it to express its own character.
Organic Viticulture
Our approach to the vineyard begins with respect for the land.
Our vineyards are farmed organically, with an approach designed to preserve the natural balance of the soil and the biodiversity that surrounds us.
Many vineyard operations are carried out by hand, particularly where altitude and steep slopes make mechanisation difficult. We avoid herbicides and systemic treatments, while the natural ventilation of our mountain vineyards helps us manage the vines in a more balanced way.
To nourish and protect the soil, we use green manure, sowing grasses and legumes between the rows and allowing them to flower before returning their organic matter to the vineyard.
This encourages biodiversity and creates a living environment for insects such as bees and ladybirds, while helping us maintain the vitality of the soil.
For us, organic viticulture is not simply a certification. It is part of a broader commitment to farming these mountain vineyards between 600 and 1,000 metres above sea level with care, patience and respect for the landscape.
A Mountain Climate with Mediterranean Influences
Altitude is one of the defining elements of our vineyards.
Growing between 600 and 1,000 metres above sea level, our vines experience a distinctly mountain environment, influenced by the presence of Mount Terminillo and the geography of the Rieti Valley.
The mountains provide protection from colder northern air masses, while influences from the south contribute to creating a unique meeting point between Apennine and Mediterranean conditions.
At these elevations, natural ventilation and significant day-to-night temperature variations accompany the grapes throughout the growing season, encouraging a slow and balanced ripening process.
These conditions help preserve freshness and acidity while supporting the development of aromas and complexity in the grapes.
Altitude, exposure, temperature and ventilation all become part of the identity of our wines — an expression of a territory where mountain and Mediterranean influences meet.
