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Overview . Historical winegrowing dating back to the thirteenth century Long reputation for producing some of the best wines in Orvieto First wines introduced in 1978 Stunning estate property with vineyards planted 1,050 – 1,100ft above sea level
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Overview Historical winegrowing dating back to the thirteenth century Long reputation for producing some of the best wines in Orvieto First wines introduced in 1978 Stunning estate property with vineyards planted 1,050 – 1,100ft above sea level Name synonymous with innovation and quality
Umbria, Italy The “green heart” of Italy Characterized by rolling green hills and historical towns Lush and sparsely populated land Ancient winemaking culture Soils vary from rock, fossils, sand, and clay Moderate maritime climate
Orvieto doc Stunning photogenic medieval city atop a mountainside Most celebrated Umbrian sub region All wines produced receive the “Classico” DOC Tufa soils enriched by volcanic detritus Famous for delicate, crisp, fruity, floral white wines Grechetto & Trebbianoare the most used varietals
Vineyards New varieties and clones continually tested Modern and sustainable vine-growing practices Banned insecticides and chemical weeding Use mechanical and manual hoeing of the soil Exclude all artificial and non-biodegradable material Unique soils made of former seabed rich in fossils, shell, sand, clay
Our Winery All equipment and machinery are technologically advanced Cellars computerized for controlling fermentation and temperature Impressive caves excavated into lava rock hillsides Cave temperature at a constant 55- 56˚F Relative humidity close to 100%
Winemaking Enzo Barbi, 2nd generation winemaker Dedication towards quality and making the best possible wines Hand-pressed in small containers after removal of imperfect whole clusters Daily monitoring of grapes during ripening process Immediate crushing of the grapes after harvest
Wines Villa BarbiOrvietoClassico Villa BarbiRosso Il Bianco Il Rosso Pourriture Noble
Selling Strategy • Discuss long history of estate vineyards and reputations for producing some of the best wines in Orvieto • Emphasize sustainable farming • Educate on the unique seabed soils that provide depth and minerality • Competitive Benchmarks • Villa Barbi: Cecchi, Villa Puccini, Masi, Zenato • Decugnano: Argiano, Brancaia, Col d’Orcia
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Summary Producer of premium Umbrian wines since late 1970’s Unique location and terroir perfect for production of quality wines Passion for tradition and nature Constantly update modern and sustainable viticulture practices Wines are a cultural expression of the region and lifestyle