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The mystery of the terroir: the magical border of the Riserva

The impact of the soil on the style of wine can be experienced in an almost magical way, year after year, at Otto Ettari. In fact, the Fornace vineyard has a defined, almost geometric division of the soil, clearly visible to the naked eye at the end of the summer. The east side of the vineyard has dark green foliage, with good vigor and productivity, due to the clayey soils: the resulting grapes are fruity and balanced, ideal for Sangiovese DOCG.

The west side, on the other hand, has more yellowish foliage and less vigor. The soil here is in fact hard and rocky, pushing the roots of the vine to seek moisture in depth and absorb minerals. Smaller, concentrated and very aromatic grapes are produced here, which make the Otto Ettari Riserva so wonderfully smooth and silky.

Before each harvest, Dr. Jacopo Vagaggini, Otto Ettari’s oenologist, establishes this division; the cellar master makes sure that the grapes are harvested accurately.

This uniqueness of the soil and of the harvest produces two wines with distinct personalities but united by the same soul and elegance.