Territorial Identity and Grape Varieties
The soil
The bedrock is sandstone, known as pietra forte, which underlies a medium textured soil rich in stones, with a sandy-clay matrix that offers excellent drainage capacity. Native varieties such as Sangiovese, alongside international grapes that have become part of the Tuscan tradition, like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, now thrive together, each expressing its finest qualities.
Expression of a Terroir
All our wines are born from a deep connection with the land and stand out due to a strong territorial identity. The richness and uniqueness of our soils, with their varying compositions, exposures, and microclimates, allow us to enhance each grape variety in its ideal habitat, bringing out its distinct characteristics, potential, and personality.
To each grape variety its own terroir
At Al Borro, the vineyards were planted following an in-depth study of the terroir. This way, each grape variety found the most ideal soil for its most authentic expression. Sangiovese grows in a medium-textured soil with a significant presence of Galestro, which favours drainage and gives elegance and depth to its wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, a lover of sandy and stony soils, was planted in cool, deep, and mineral-rich soils, where it can develop complexity and structure. Merlot sinks its roots into clay and limestone soils, which are rich in minerals and capable of retaining water for a long time, giving softness and roundness to the fruit. Chardonnay expresses itself best on the high hills, where the clay and limestone soil imparts freshness and finesse to its aromas. Finally, Syrah found its balance in a medium-textured alluvial soil, rich in stones (or ‘skeleton’), which enhances its power and aromatic intensity.