Based in Umbria, Terre de la Custodia is owned and run by the Farchioni family. Since the 1780's, the family have been known for their Extra Virgin Olive Oil & flour production, becoming the leading producer in Italy.
Farchioni's ancestors were farmers who prioritised being self-sufficient, which subsequently meant having enough vines to produce wine for the family and workers.
Today, this has developed into 180 hectares of vineyards and a premium wine brand, Terre de la Custodia
The Vineyards
Montefalco DOC & DOCG
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, is planted with the infamous local grape, Sagrantino and made to DOCG in 1992.
Terre de la Custodia's Sagrantinto comes from 2 hectares of clay vineyards in Gualdo Cattaneo & La Palombara at 350m ASL.
Montefalco DOC includes plantings of Sangiovese along with Grechetto, Tebbiano Spoletino and other international varieties.
At around 440m ASL, you will find the 5 hectares of Grechetto's calcareous-clay vineyards.
Chalkier soils can be found in areas in Giano Dell'Umbria where Sangiovese is planted for its Montefalco Rosso.
Colli Martani DOC
This DOC is elevated slightly higher and home to the estate's Sangiovese, Grechetto, Pinot Nero & Montepulciano vineyards.
Colli Perugini DOC
This versatile DOC is situated along the right bank of the River Tiber south of the city Perugia. With a range of aspects and soils offering pockets of chalk, the wines are known to showcase a freshness unique to this DOC. Many of Terre de la Custodia's wines benefit from the fruit grown here.
The Winery
The newly appointed winery is based in Gualdo Cattaneo, just 5km from Montefalco, surrounded by many of the home vineyards.
The winery is erected over two floors, which comprise of temperature controlled tank and oak barrel rooms. And, an important drying room where selected grapes and branches are brought to control drying for many of the red cuvees.
With the beautiful rolling hills of Umbria surrounding them, the family have built a guest house adjacent to the winery. Promoting tourism to the area and offering sensory tasting experiences and a truly authentic experience.
The Wines
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Sustainability
Terre de la Custodia farm organically, although are not yet fully certified. They are fully certified by VIVA for all of its products.
Particular care is taken over the following areas and are strictly measured annually by the organisation;
- Inventory of greenhouse gas emissions
- Assessing soil compaction, evolution of organic matter, biodiversity, abstaining from using agropharmaceuticals
- Assessing water quality degradation and measuring potential water scarcity.
- Consideration to the territory; landscape, biodiveristy, society & culture, economics and ethics.
Please click here for Terre de la Custodia's VIVA credentials and current sustainability results
