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Terroir - The origin that shapes

In 1898, a pyrite mine was discovered—an event that gave the Rigoloccio terroir its unique history. It was named “Rigoloccio,” meaning “stream,” a tribute to the silent, steady flow of energy through the hills of Alta Maremma. Beneath the surface of the vineyards, the earth’s mineral treasures still rest today. They give the soils an unmatched structure and depth—and Rigoloccio wines their distinctive mineral strength.  

Fertile soils
Rigoloccio’s soils combine sand, silt, clay, and minerals, giving the vines vigor, expressiveness, and personality—a perfect foundation for Maremma wines rich in character.

Pyrite — the gold of the earth
In 1898, the pyrite mine at Rigoloccio was discovered, a treasure that gave the Alta Maremma terroir its story. Beneath the surface, precious minerals enrich the soils, providing structure and giving the wines a unique mineral power.

Salty sea breezes
The vineyards lie between 40 and 100 meters above sea level. The saline breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea ensure vigor for the vines and encourage the development of elegant aromas.

Light and exposure
On gentle hillsides with south-west and west exposure, the grapes ripen optimally. Sun, a mild climate, and day–night temperature shifts bring elegance and finesse. Ancient olive groves and cork oaks create a harmonious microclimate and shape the unique style of Rigoloccio wines.