Bertinoro is one of the most characteristic hilly areas of the Cesenate Apennines, with vineyards spread across the slopes overlooking the Romagna plain and the sea. The elevated position, favourable aspect and breeze contribute to a balanced microclimate, which supports the ripening of the grapes whilst preserving their freshness and aromatic definition. The character of the terroir is closely linked to the ‘Spungone romagnolo’, a limestone-sandstone ridge of marine origin that emerges amongst the hills and imparts to the soils a poor, calcareous-clayey texture rich in mineral content.
Here, Albana finds one of its most distinctive expressions: in the calcareous soils, it develops structure, balance and a recognisable savoury character, giving rise to dry, semi-sweet, sweet, passito and sparkling wines. Alongside Albana, Sangiovese is the leading red grape variety, producing wines with intense colour, a vigorous tannic structure and a natural aptitude for ageing. Rounding out the local mosaic are Pagadebit, known for the vigour of the vine, Trebbiano and Cagnina. The winemaking tradition is also reflected in the historic cellars carved into the Spungone and in production practices designed to highlight varietal identity, grape ripeness and the wines’ potential for ageing.