The Grosseto Maremma is a vast and varied wine-growing region, stretching from the Tyrrhenian coast, through the plains of the Ombrone and Albegna rivers, and across the inland hills, as far as the tuff hills of the Pitigliano and Sorano area. The proximity of the sea, the intense sunlight and the Mediterranean climate – characterised by hot, dry summers, mild winters and constant breezes – promote the even ripening of the grapes and help to preserve their balance and freshness.
The diversity of the landscapes is reflected in the geology. Alongside the alluvial soils of the plains, there are clayey and calcareous soils, sandstones, marls, volcanic rocks and tuff formations. This composition creates a particularly rich mosaic of soil and climate: the coastal areas produce fragrant, briny wines, whilst the inland hills favour more structured and profound expressions. In the areas around Pitigliano, Sorano and Sovana, the vineyards interact with the tuff and with a winemaking tradition dating back to Etruscan times, still evident in the cellars hewn out of the rock.
The grape variety heritage includes local varieties such as Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Alicante, Canaiolo Nero, Pugnitello, Aleatico, Vermentino, Ansonica, Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia and Grechetto, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Viognier. These yield young reds and reserve wines, rosés, fresh and fragrant white wines, late-harvest wines, passito wines, Vin Santo and sparkling wines.
The vineyards are managed using traditional methods such as spurred cordon and Guyot, with increasing attention paid to canopy management, soil fertility and biodiversity. In the cellar, white, red and rosé winemaking processes coexist, alongside refermentation in autoclaves or in bottles, and ageing in wood for the wines intended for long-term ageing. This viticulture is deeply rooted in the landscape, rural culture and the legacy of the Etruscans.