The organic vineyards: an ecosystem that we know and highly respect
For many years, I studied what surrounded me: I analyzed the soils, observed winds and clouds and experienced periods of rains where I studied the drainage. Only when I understood how the ecosystem around me works (or at least when I believed so), I decided which vines, where and how to plant in the organic fields.
The organic vineyards: an ecosystem
that we know and highly respect
For many years, I studied what surrounded me: I analyzed the soils, observed winds and clouds and experienced periods of rains where I studied the drainage. Only when I understood how the ecosystem around me works (or at least when I believed so), I decided which vines, where and how to plant in the organic fields.
The landscape around the organic vineyards:
The Tortona Hills
The characteristics of this land make our organic vineyards unique. Our territory is very complex, with significant variations in the soil composition, slopes and exposures, as well as the presence of underground aquifers. In the soils of the organic vineyard, stratifications of clay and limestone fossils alternate and contribute greatly to the body structure of our wine. While the presence of chalk and sandstone transfers elegance and longevity to them.
The landscape around the organic vineyards: The Tortona Hills
The characteristic of this land make our organic vineyards unique. Our territory is very complex, with significant variations in the soil composition, slopes and exposures, as well as the presence of underground aquifers. In the soils of the organic vineyard stratifications of clay and limestone fossils alternate and contribute greatly to the body strocture of our wine. While the presence of chalk and sandstone transfers elegance and longevity to them.
The rows of our
organic vineyard
The rows of our organic vineyards follow the inclined slope of the hillside, having the vines mostly facing south/southeast, offering the best exposure to the sun and favoring ventilation. The Mediterranean breezes bring rains from the sea and the aquifers, which flow underground, complete this unique ecosystem.
The rows of our organic vineyard
The rows of our organic vineyards follow the inclined slope of the hillside, having the vines mostly facing south/southeast, offering the best exposure to the sun and favoring ventilation. The Mediterranean breezes bring rains from the sea and the aquifers, which flow underground, complete this unique ecosystem.
How we take care of our organic vineyards
Every action I take considers what is best for the ecosystem from a holistic point of view. The vineyard is seen as a synergic part of a bigger ecosystem. My task is to preserve the characteristics of the organic vineyard, guaranteeing a herbicide-free environment, where bushes and tree varieties as well as grassy fields can grow wild; letting native meadow among the vines ‘rows. All these encourage indigenous animal species to live among the vines bringing fertility and balance to the all area. In a rich ecosystem, biodiversity has found the perfect environment, even at the level of microsystems: small insects live in symbiosis with flora and fauna allowing healthy growth of vines and their extraordinary grapes. Farming organic is only a small step; what is fundamental is the respect of the whole ecosystem, in which the vineyards reside.
How we take care of our organic vineyards
Every action I take considers what is best for the ecosystem from a holistic point of view. The vineyard is seen as a synergic part of a bigger ecosystem. My task is to preserve the characteristics of the organic vineyard, guaranteeing a herbicide-free environment, where bushes and tree varieties as well as grassy fields can grow wild; letting native meadow among the vines ‘rows. All these encourage indigenous animal species to live among the vines bringing fertility and balance to the all area. In a rich ecosystem, biodiversity has found the perfect environment, even at the level of microsystems: small insects live in symbiosis with flora and fauna allowing healthy growth of vines and their extraordinary grapes. Farming organic is only a small step; what is fundamental is the respect of the whole ecosystem, in which the vineyards reside.
Why did I name the vineyards
While observing the vineyards coming to life, I also recognized the value of my family and our work together. So I rewarded the generous vineyards by naming them after my family members, associating them according to similarity in personalities.
Why did I name the vineyards
While observing the vineyards coming to life, I also recognized the value of my family and our work together. So I rewarded the generous vineyards by naming them after my family members, associating them according to similarity in personalities.
Our varietals
Following my vision of vineyards fully integrated in the ecosystem, the most coherent and logical choice was to plant native grape varietals: Barbera, Timorasso and Albarossa.
Also, I couldn’t resist planting a few rows of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to tap into my childish side. This enabled me to play and observe even more how the terroir affects the grapes.
Our varietals
Following my vision of vineyards fully integrated in the ecosystem, the most coherent and logical choice was to plant native grape varietals: Barbera, Timorasso and Albarossa.
Also, I couldn’t resist planting a few rows of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to tap into my childish side. This enabled me to play and observe even more how the terroir affects the grapes.
