What Surrounds Us

The diversity that makes the wines balanced

Five hectares of vineyard cultivated only with Sangiovese, around the Benducce hill and Castelnuovo dell'Abate.
The micro climate is certainly favorable for winemaking, thanks to the proximity of the sea and Mount Amiata. The soil is mainly composed of marl and stone, this favors good drainage of rainwater.

South - , South - West exposure, altitude from approximately 300 to 600 m above sea level
The vineyards are located in two completely different areas, different in soil, exposure and altitude.

The vineyards located at 300 m above sea level make wines more structured, while the vineyards located at approximately 600 m above sea level produce more elegant and fragrant wines.

Tornesi Company since 1865

  • The Tornesi adopt meticulous and ecological methods to grow their vineyards and olive groves.

  • We have tried to maintain a part of the vineyard in tresses, as was the case in Tuscan culture.

  • The vines are aged between 7 and 30 years.

  • The Tornesi family cultivates their vineyards respecting nature, with organic fertilization and without the use of herbicides.

  • All the processes related to production are done by hand, taking care of them with wise and mature hands.

  • The WINE reflects the character of the winemaker.