The wine produced by Valdorcia Terre Senesi is made froma careful selection of grapes and grape varieties, with an emphasis on Sangiovese, which is aged in small and large French oak barrels of varying toasts and then refined in the bottle. Blends are also produced using both native and international grape varieties.
The vineyards are located in a valley facing southeast and southwest, at an elevation of 400–500 meters above sea level, in a breezy area that slopes down to an artificial lake.
The quality of our wines stems from our passion for our vineyards, which are characterized by soil rich in minerals and the presence of coarse stone fragments—known as “scheletro”—that ensure perfect soil aeration.
The absence of standing water and moisture minimizes pest infestations and fungal diseases, facilitating farming practices with a low environmental impact, in accordance with organic farming regulations.
The temperate climate—warm during the day and cool at night—aids in the ripening of the grapes. Our winery uses the spurred cordon and Guyot training systems, with grass cover between the rows. Careful pruning, continuous removal of excess foliage, and the selection of the best bunches allow us to bring only the finest grapes to the winery.
Vineyard Legend
1. Anfiteatro
HA. 01.66.46
2 plots
Sangiovese vcr5, Ciliegiolo vcr1, Colorino vcr2, Merlot vcr181, Cabernet Franc vcr10, Foglia Tonda vcr, Pugnitello vcr,
Number of vine cuttings: 8,279
Rows: 77
Planting pattern: 80×250
Year planted: 2013
Training system: Guyot
Planting method: traditional
Crop rotation: green manure
Irrigation: none
Soil management: grass cover in alternate rows
Soil: stony areas with a lamellar structure (galestro) containing sand and limestone
2/3. Vecchia Ripa
HA. 00.75.22
2 plots
Sangiovese Grosso clone …
Number of vines: 3963
Rows: 33
Planting pattern: 80×280
Year planted: 2002
Training system: spurred cordon
Planting method: traditional
Crop rotation: green manure
Irrigation: none
Soil management: grass cover on alternate rows
Soils: stony areas with a lamellar structure (galestro) containing sand and limestone
4. Tre Olivi
HA. 00.90.90
1 plot
Sangiovese Grosso clones VCR23 and VCR102
Number of vine cuttings: 4,810
Rows: 47
Planting pattern: 70×270
Year planted: 2017
Training system: Guyot
Planting method: traditional
Crop rotation: green manure
Irrigation type: none
Management practices: grass cover on alternate rows
Soil: stony sections with a lamellar structure (galestro) containing sand and limestone
5/6. Sassetto
HA. 00.51.48
2 plots
Sangiovese grosso VCR23 and VCR102
Number of vine cuttings: 2,680
Rows: 40
Planting pattern: 80×240
Year planted: 2019
Training system: spurred cordon
Planting method: traditional
Crop rotation: green manure
Irrigation: none
Soil management: grass cover in alternate rows
Soil: marl, slightly calcareous and clayey
7. Oasi
HA. 16558
2 plots
Sangiovese Grosso clones VCR23 and VCR102, Vermentino VCR1
Number of vine cuttings: 8,279 – 500
Rows: 75
Planting pattern: 80×250
Year planted: 2013
Training system: Guyot
Planting method: traditional
Crop rotation: green manure
Irrigation: none
Soil management: grass cover in alternate rows
Soil: marl, slightly calcareous and clayey
8. Altura
HA. 0.63.80.
1 plot
Riesling (vcr3)
Number of vine shoots: 349
Rows: 9
Planting pattern: 80x…
Year planted: 2019
Training system: espalier/pergola
Traditional planting method
Crop rotation: green manure
Irrigation: none
Soil management: grass cover in alternate rows
Soil: marl, slightly calcareous and clayey
9. Il Pioppo
HA. 00.84.30
1 plot
Grechetto
Number of vine saplings: 500
Rows: 11
Planting pattern: 80×240
Year planted: 2019
Training system: Guyot
Planting method: traditional
Crop rotation: green manure
Irrigation: none
Soil management: grass cover in alternate rows
Soil: stony sections with a lamellar structure (galestro) containing sand and limestone
