Castello delle Regine

There are places that have a strong identity, linked to space, forms, traditions and actions that are repeated over the centuries. That’s the case of "Castello delle Regine", in Umbria, whose rolling hills as far as the eye can see repeating since 1500 times and human activities to cultivate, prune, harvest and process the products. The olive trees, many planted 5 centuries ago, the vineyards, some older than 50 years, the breeding of Chianina...

The vineyards of Sangiovese Grosso and Merlot were planted in the property over 250 years ago. The same clones are still present in our historical vineyards of Sangiovese Grosso and Merlot that are over 65 years old now. From the 20 ha of old vineyards the property has grown to 80 hectares. The new plants are the result of breeding older clones and adding grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano, Syrah, planted after extensive...

The sand/ clay soils of the hills on which the wines of Castello delle Regine grow have been studied carefully before the renewal of vineyards, which was realized in the early 90s. The exposure is north-south with a density of up to 5/6000 stocks per hectare. The culture of the vineyards follows sustainable agriculture rules with low environmental impact, using only natural fertilizers; 200 hectares of forests surrounding vineyards provide a m...