Emilia-Romagna
, Italy
Winery Overview
Owned by the renowned oenologist, Vittorio Fiore, Castelluccio was originally founded in the 1970s with the
vineyards under the care of Dr. Remigio Bordini. In the 1980s, Vittorio, became the consulting winemaker and in 1999
purchased the majority of shares in the property. Today, Remigio remains the consulting agronomist while Vittorio
focuses on the winemaking.
Location of Vineyards
Castelluccio is nestled in the Modigliana Hills, between the two towns of Faenza and Forlì, 750 – 1,500 feet above
sea level. The territory is known as Emilia Romagna and was part of Tuscany until the 1930s. Castelluccio extends
approximately 150 acres, with 36 acres of vineyards and 6 acres with olive trees. The soil is compact layered marl
and limestone, the location is composed of micro areas called “ronchi,” referring to the rock formations that protrude
from the mountain side and render a very high quality of grapes. Sangiovese di Romagna, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Sauvignon Blanc are the main grape varieties grown at Castelluccio. Sangiovese di Romagna is indigenous and
expresses perfectly the character of the
terroir
and is a central grape to some of the world’s greatest wines.
Winemaking Philosophy
The heart of Castelluccio’s philosophy is to respect and interpret the characteristics of “Romagna.” An ideal location
near both the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains, it is recognized as a micro zone for Sangiovese di Romagna
as well as being the only DOC named after the ubiquitous grape. The notable uniqueness in
terroir
contributes
greatly to the expression of the varietal. The elite members of the Castelluccio estate team make every effort to
produce wines that reflect its uniqueness. The outcome is wine that compares flawlessly to the Sangiovese grapes
being grown in areas of Tuscany just on the other side of the Apennines Mountain.
