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The history of Colline di Sopra
The modern organic winery Colline di Sopra was founded in the year 2006 and taken over by the Swiss agronomist ETH Ulrich Ziegler in the year 2015. The winery lies in the Montescudaio DOC area and consists of 14 ha situated in an excellent “Terroir”. The 5 ha of productive vineyard are planted with typical “Costa Toscana” varieties, while the new vineyard of 5 ha is dedicated to white grape varieties. The conduction of the fields is organically certifed by ICEA. The winery is situated a 10 km from the sea and 15 km from Bolgheri, in the sunny and ventilated Cecina river valley.
In our wine cellar, built into the hillside and topped by a large roof, we select carefully only the best grapes for our wine. The filling of the tanks occurs by dropping from above and the use of pumps is greatly avoided. The inside of the cellar is divided into three zones: vinification, aging and the storage area . For a perfect processing we control the temperature and the room climate with natural methods storage is in air-conditioned enviroment. We have installed a photovoltaic power plant on the south facing roof of the wine cellar to cover a part of our energy consumption. The rainwater collected from the roofs and from the drainage of the vineyards are carried into a water reservoir and are used for the treatments in the vineyard and the cleaning of the agricultural vehicles.
The production
Our goal is to offer you an interesting wine of highest quality. A sustainable and energy efficient production method is important to us. We collect rainwater, produce alternative energy and we have a power-optimized production process. Our wine production follows the EU organic regulation and is controlled by ICEA. We are always making an effort to exceed, in order to offer you an environment friendly produced wine.
Products
Sopra Sangiovese
Red Wine Montescudaio DOC - Sangiovese
Sopra Merlot
Red Wine Costa Toscana IGT - Merlot
Sopra Syrah
Red Wine Costa Toscana IGT - Syrah
Sopra Petit Verdot
Red Wine Costa Toscana IGT - Petit Verdot
Sopra Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine Costa Toscana IGT - Cabernet Sauvignon
Eola
Red Wine Toscana IGT - Sangiovese, Merlot
Larà
Red Wine Toscana IGT - Merlot ,Syrah
Ramanto
Red Wine Toscana IGT - Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Sopra Cabernet Franc
Red Wine Costa Toscana IGT - Cabernet Franc
Curiosities
- While walking through the vineyards, you will have the opportunity to find and collect fossil shells dating back to the Pleistocene period.
- The company pays great attention to environmental sustainability: it has a system for the collection and re-use of rainwater and is equipped with a photovoltaic system otherwise known as a solar power system.
Nearby places to visit
- Montescudaio: undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, it offers plenty of historical buildings and churches to admire. At the top of the village, you will find the beautiful Piazzale del Castello, where you can enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the surrounding area.
- Casale Marittimo: a medieval area that has remained almost untouched to this day. The village was given the Bandiera Arancione award by the Italian Touring Club and is set on a hill a few kilometres from the sea, offering stunning views of the coast and the islands of the Archipelago.
- Volterra: medieval village that preserves evident traces of the Etruscan past, such as the imposing walls that surround it, and Roman, like the remains of the theater. There are many places to visit, from the Etruscan Museum to the Duomo, the Palazzo dei Priori, the Medici Fortress and much more. From Volterra you can admire wonderful views of the Val di Cecina and the gullies.
- Bolgheri: in order to reach this village, you will need to walk down one of the most famous and charming avenues in the world, the Viale dei Cipressi. The many churches and the stunning castle which can be found in the town centre are just some of the attractions of this charming place, together with wine bars, taverns and restaurants offering traditional products.
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