Ficomontanino is located in Chiusi, in the province of Siena/southern Tuscany, at the border between Lazio and Umbria. You can see distinctively the profiles of the three regions from the highest point of the estate: the flora’s different colors, the air and the sunlight that blend together.
The first unique feature of this place, compared to other typical Tuscan lands, is the high presence of sand in our soil. A lot of silica, a lot of light received by the surrounding vegetation: the same light I find in our grapes.
In order to keep and transmit this light into the wines I work with healthy bunches in the cellar, coming from plants that are farmed naturally, respecting their character with little intervention. I discovered that observation is paramount in understanding when to take action. I also found out that the observation of animals and insects is a crucial guide. I follow the lunar calendar, I watch the winds and the humidity, and this allows me to employ natural products in use in Homeopathy and in Biodynamics.
Clearly I don’t use chemicals. I want to inherit and pass down the tradition of this borderland and besides Sangiovese I grow other varieties that are less known like Verdello, Ciliegiolo, Gamay from Trasimeno, all varietals have found a home in this area for centuries.