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Vineyards of Vallocaia

The soils of Vallocaia are marked by an abundant presence of sand which means they have good permeability but a limited capacity to hold water. However, thanks to an elevated porosity, the vines are able to expand along the root systems to search for water in the deepest layers. Not only sand but also loam and clay can be found in variable proportions and in a completely dissimilar way among the different plots of land, so much so that the texture of the soil varies from sandy to sandy loamy and sandy clay. This varied texture confers spectacular reddish, yellow, okra and grey colours to the soil. The soils are also slightly calcareous with, on average, an alkaline pH. The altitude of the area is between 260 and 320m above sea level with gradients of between 2 and 15%. <br>At Vallocaia, the winery is the historical centre of the estate.

The Sangiovese of this area bestows wines of character which are distinguished by floral hints and a remarkable structure marked also by an important tannic texture which needs long periods of ageing in wood in order to evolve. In general, the wines of Vallocaia are subtle, elegant and complex. Vallocaia for its pedoclimatic characteristics has always been suited to viticulture: even in late or difficult vintages, we obtain wines of prestige.

Vineyards of Camparone

On the border with Vallocaia, on a hillside completely exposed to the south, you can find the soils of Camparone, in the renowned area of Cervognano. The soils of Camparone are very similar to those of Vallocaia in terms of limestone content and pH factor but they differ for their higher content of clay and their prevalent reddish colour. The parcels of land at Camparone give small grapes, concentrated and full of extractive substances.

Vineyards of Casalte

The vineyards of Casalte extend over a stunning plateau placed at an average altitude of 400m above sea level in the south-west of the Polician territory. The soil is rich in clay and limestone, often resting on strongly cemented sandy layers. These characteristics greatly limit the strength and productivity of the vines. The Sangiovese of Casalte is the last to be harvested. The wines, marked by a good acidity and a notable body have an aromatic profile of extreme complexity and personality and an excellent potential for ageing.

Vineyards of Santa Maria

The Santa Maria soil is very uniform; it has a silty clay texture and is light grey in colour. It is heavy, tough and stony when dry, plastic and adhesive when wet. It has good water retention capacity and low permeability, which limits deep root development; the roots rarely go further than a metre.

The limestone content is average, the pH is moderately alkaline. The altitude of the area is between 340 and 365 m above sea level, the slope between 2 and 10%. The pedoclimatic characteristics of Santa Maria restrain the development and vegetative vigour of the vines, which therefore produce small and very concentrated bunches. The Sangiovese wines of this area are very powerful, rich in extracts, structured and characterised by a dense and tight tannic weave; on the nose there are prevalent scents of small red and black fruits and spices.

Vineyards of Fossolupaio

At Fossolupaio there are two types of soil: in the vineyard to the south, a grey-coloured loamy-clayey soil with chemical and physical characteristics similar to the soil of Casalte; in the arable land to the north-east, a light yellow medium-textured soil similar to some of the soils of Vallocaia, but with an abundant presence of stones (sandstone). The altitude of Fossolupaio is between 370 and 415 m.s.l., the slope between 5 and 10%. The wines of Fossolupaio are characterised by good acidic freshness, great sapidity and medium structure; the tannicity is reminiscent of that of some Vallocaia parcels; notes of red fruits prevail on the nose.