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TERRITORY

The area on which our vineyards extend, between Lake Bolsena in Lazio, and the town of Orvieto in Umbria, is a hilly area with similar climatic and soil conditions, as evidenced by the long winemaking traditions of these places particularly suitable for viticulture. If Orvieto, in fact, is known, since the most ancient times, as Oinarea, or "the city where wine flows," centuries ago, the Alto Lazio enjoyed of a reputation coming from the production of outstanding wines, exclusive of the papal or nobility's canteens, which has recently been rediscovered thanks to the work of development that led Falesco around microvarieties and old clones almost extinct in this region.

In the area of Montefiascone, in particular, the vineyards, planted on sandy soils, rich in volcanic lava, phosphorus and potassium, are exposed throughout the year to a mild, rainy winters and hot summers, important to record differences in temperature between day and night.
The area of Montecchio is instead characterized by very cold winters and very hot summers, partially mitigated by the presence of Corbara Lake, not far from our Estate in Umbria. The soil here is clay, calcareous, fertile enough and deep, rich in white pebbles and important micro-elements, such as ammonium phosphate, potassium, magnesium and boron.

ESTATES

The production areas are concentrated in a hilly area of volcanic origin in between Lazio and Umbria: the two faces of Falesco.

In Lazio

The area between Montefiascone and Lake Bolsena, in the province of Viterbo, welcomes the first winery built in 1979 and the historic vineyards of the company. Here, on a soil, part of volcanic nature, and part sedimentary, are cultivated 100 hectares planted with the vines of Roscetto, Aleatico, Trebbiano and Malvasia, and some international varieties like Merlot, Syrah e Viognier, which demonstrate the vocation to quality of the lands in Lazio.

In Umbria

In the town of Montecchio, on the hill south of Orvieto, is situated the new cellarof 10,000 square meters, opened in 2004. A modern structure, equipped with the best technologies, which is surrounded by 260 hectares planted with Merlot,Cabernet, Sangiovese, Verdicchio and Vermentino, and where also have been planted numerous experimental varieties in collaboration with the University of Tuscia in Viterbo, ranging from Nero d'Avola to Primitivo, Malbec, from the Tannat to Montepulciano and Teroldego.

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PHILOSOPHY

Passion for viticulture and a strong sense of belonging to the land of origin has been pushing us, for over thirty years, to enhance our wine heritage and to produce wines of quality following a production philosophy focused on some key values.

TERRITORY

We select vineyards offering ideal soil and climate conditions for the growth of our vines and constantly study the terroir of the areas of Umbria and Lazio to thoroughly understand their true potential.

SCIENTIFIC

From the cultivation phase to that of winemaking we adopt scientific methods and advanced techniques in the belief that experimentation, innovation and wine culture are the keys to revitalize the winemaking traditions of our country.

DYNAMISM

The constant attention to the requirements of the Italian and international markets guide us in defining marketing strategies and creation of modern wines close to the taste of consumers.

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