Italy
Co-exhibitor of Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino
Main exhibitor
Le Ragnaie estate extends over an area of 28 hectares within the municipality of Montalcino, in the province of Siena. Our lands are cultivated with vineyards and olive groves, following the guidelines of Organic Agriculture.
We have great luck being able to cultivate highly suitable vineyards in three different micro-areas of Montalcino. This allows us to make wines that are different from each other and bear witness to their territory. Our vineyards are planted exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, grown according to the guidelines for Organic Agriculture.
We do not use chemical products apart from Bordeaux mixture and powdered mine sulphur, both within the limits set by organic farming.
We do not use fertilizers except for a green manure obtained in autumn based on legumes, clover and other herbs which help regenerate the soil weighed down by summer tillage. This process enriches the soil with organic substances, penetrating it down to the roots of the various species sown.
Furthermore, grass cover prevents surface erosion by promoting the absorption of water in the soil. It is also an important habitat for many species of animals and insects, guaranteeing the formation of a rich ecosystem – essential to the health of the vineyards.
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