Terre Nere
a peculiarity of minerals and dark soil found in Montalcino
because of the proximity of the Amiata volcano which has been extinct for millions of years.
because of the proximity of the Amiata volcano which has been extinct for millions of years.
Terre Nere covers an area of 15 hectares, south/ south-east, of Montalcino. The 10 ha of vines, in the locality of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, are on the slope on the top of which stands the Castello della Velona.
The 9 ha of Sangiovese and 1 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon are trained on the spurred cordon system with a consistency of about 4500 vines per hectare. They they are planted in an area of exquisite beauty, surrounded by unspoiled woods, with a an ideal microclimate for growing grapes.
The 9 ha of Sangiovese and 1 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon are trained on the spurred cordon system with a consistency of about 4500 vines per hectare. They they are planted in an area of exquisite beauty, surrounded by unspoiled woods, with a an ideal microclimate for growing grapes.
Position
10 km south / south- east of Montalcino, near Castelnuovo dell’Abate, a place loved for its unspoiled nature and biodiversity.
10 ha of vineyards
5 ha of forest
The Soil
VIGNA CAPANNA: Galestro, clay silt
VIGNA SASSO E CAPRIOLO: dark marl, sandstone, quartzite
VIGNA PONTE DEI FALCHI: silt, clay, sometimes redder earth
VIGNA VIGNA DEL FIUME: sand
VIGNA SASSO E CAPRIOLO: dark marl, sandstone, quartzite
VIGNA PONTE DEI FALCHI: silt, clay, sometimes redder earth
VIGNA VIGNA DEL FIUME: sand
Geological Map
EMO: sandy marly clays and clays with levels and lenses of MESSINIANO SUPERIORE gypsum
SIL: Formation of Sillano UPPER CRETACEOUS - PALEOCENE
SIL: Formation of Sillano UPPER CRETACEOUS - PALEOCENE
Peculiarities
Exposure: fan-shaped from south-east south-west
Altitude: 220-280 m.
Protection: Monte Amiata (Mons Tuniants: sacred mountain for the Etruscans) and from the hills above
Mitigation: area always ventilated, mitigated by the benevolent currents that come from the sea
Thermoregulator: the Orcia river flows on the slopes of the vineyards and meets the Ente torrent
Altitude: 220-280 m.
Protection: Monte Amiata (Mons Tuniants: sacred mountain for the Etruscans) and from the hills above
Mitigation: area always ventilated, mitigated by the benevolent currents that come from the sea
Thermoregulator: the Orcia river flows on the slopes of the vineyards and meets the Ente torrent
Position
10 km south / south- east of Montalcino, near Castelnuovo dell’Abate, a place loved for its unspoiled nature and biodiversity.
10 ha of vineyards
5 ha of forest
The Soil
VIGNA CAPANNA: Galestro, clay silt
VIGNA SASSO E CAPRIOLO: dark marl, sandstone, quartzite
VIGNA PONTE DEI FALCHI: silt, clay, sometimes redder earth
VIGNA VIGNA DEL FIUME: sand
VIGNA SASSO E CAPRIOLO: dark marl, sandstone, quartzite
VIGNA PONTE DEI FALCHI: silt, clay, sometimes redder earth
VIGNA VIGNA DEL FIUME: sand
Geological Map
EMO: sandy marly clays and clays with levels and lenses of MESSINIANO SUPERIORE gypsum
SIL: Formation of Sillano UPPER CRETACEOUS - PALEOCENE
SIL: Formation of Sillano UPPER CRETACEOUS - PALEOCENE
Peculiarities
Exposure: fan-shaped from south-east south-west
Altitude: 220-280 m.
Protection: Monte Amiata (Mons Tuniants: sacred mountain for the Etruscans) and from the hills above
Mitigation: area always ventilated, mitigated by the benevolent currents that come from the sea
Thermoregulator: the Orcia river flows on the slopes of the vineyards and meets the Ente torrent
Altitude: 220-280 m.
Protection: Monte Amiata (Mons Tuniants: sacred mountain for the Etruscans) and from the hills above
Mitigation: area always ventilated, mitigated by the benevolent currents that come from the sea
Thermoregulator: the Orcia river flows on the slopes of the vineyards and meets the Ente torrent
OUR PHILOSOPHY
DEDICATION
Our grapes are carefully selected manually in the vineyard, several harvests are carried out when necessary, in order to obtain the perfect ripeness for each small plot of vine that is vinified individually.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Fermentation occurs spontaneously in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts, with analytical and tasting controls. Long macerations with the skins give life to "the song of the vats"
TRADITION
Large Slavonian oak barrels store our wines for long refinements, a few months for the Rosso di Montalcino up to 48 months for the Riserva, preserving the identity of a unique territory
RESPECT
We promote biodiversity, using techniques such as the protection of beneficial insects, mulching, green manure, fertilization with manure and the use of natural products, which allows us to maintain the relationship with the surrounding habitat (organic certificates in the vineyard and cellar)
Fun and
Passion
3 ha where the CILIEGIOLO, a native Tuscan grape variety, was recently planted to give life to a new and alternative wine project.
