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Environment compatibility and respect for the vines are the hallmarks of our work in the vineyard, the aim being not to upset the natural rhythm, but to foster it. The grass grown between the rows, both to counter soil erosion and to rein in the vegetative vigour of the vine, is mowed mechanically; the fertilisers used are predominantly organic and applied only where necessary, which means sporadically, tailoring the methods and doses to plant requirements and soil conditions. As far as pest and disease control is concerned, we have for years opted for what is known as supervised control: the rational use of pesticides, pared down to the minimum, restricted solely to the periods at risk and applied in small doses.
Our estate has been taking part since 1995 in the regional farming environment programmes, which apply the Community regulations setting out to cut and rationalise fertiliser and pesticide use, and the whole process is monitored and supervised by public and private bodies as a guarantee for our methods. We achieve a balanced output in quantitative terms by green harvesting the excess clusters, if necessary, at the onset of ripening (when the grape changes colour, in other words).
Yields per hectare
The yield per hectare is about 40-50 hectolitres per hectare, well below the limit set by the production regulations. Altitude, soil composition, exposure, the vine’s vegetative balance and working the vineyards in accordance with the natural cycles ensure that the grapes will provide the ideal raw material for wines of great richness and complexity. |
