Wine is like an intriguing melody,
it warms the heart and shakes the mind …
the vineyard is the score,
the grapes the musical notes
“le terroir” the marvellous orchestra.
Brunello di Montalcino
Built entirely from scratch in the late 1990s, Terre Nere is a winery located a stone’s throw from Velona Castle in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, founded by Pasquale Vallone.
Our Wines
We give life to the expression of Our Land, exalted by Our Hands, produced from Our Experiences, Hear by Our Soul
Terroir
A peculiarity of minerals and dark soil found in Montalcino because of the proximity of the Amiata volcano which has been extinct for millions of years.
Terre Nere covers an area of 15 hectares, south/ south-east, of Montalcino. The 10 ha of vines, in the locality of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, are on the slope on the top of which stands the Castello della Velona. The 9 ha of Sangiovese and 1 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon are trained on the spurred cordon system with a consistency of about 4500 vines per hectare. They they are planted in an area of exquisite beauty, surrounded by unspoiled woods, with a an ideal microclimate for growing grapes.
VALLONE FAMILY
OUR
FAMILY
The passion for viticulture stems from the first experiences Pasquale Vallone had within his family, which has always been dedicated and devoted to self-realization through working with the countryside.
