Located entirely along the hillside slopes, our vineyards lie at the very heart of the Morainic Hills between Villafranca and Lake Garda. These conditions provide our estate with a truly unique set of characteristics and a one-of-a-kind microclimate. The elevated topography ensures optimal sun exposure, natural ventilation, and superior soil drainage.
Geological Origin & Soil
Our soil is the legacy of millions of years of geological transformation, dating back to when the ancient Lake Garda glacier began to retreat, gradually carving out what we now know as the morainic amphitheater of Lake Garda. This retreat left behind a rich mixture of:
- Sedimentary rocks: limestones, dolomitic limestones, dolomites, and marly limestones;
- Igneous rocks: quartz porphyries, granites, granodiorites, and diorites;
- Metamorphic rocks: gneiss, quartz-phyllites, and micaschists.
It is precisely this rich geological complexity that imparts the distinct sapidity, mineral depth, and strong sense of place found in our wines.
Microclimate & Vineyard Exposure
Today, Lake Garda creates a distinctly Mediterranean microclimate—conducive even to the cultivation of olive and lemon trees (Riva del Garda marks the northernmost point in Europe for olive-oil cultivation).
The area experiences significant diurnal temperature variations driven by local winds that blow southward in the morning and northward in the afternoon and evening. This thermal swing creates ideal conditions for optimal grape ripening and enhanced phenolic development in the skins.
- Elevation: 300 meters above sea level
- Vineyard Orientation: East / South-East exposure