The winery
Azienda Agricola Bio Tarazona Miriam
Organic estate in Arezzo (Tuscany) that produces wines following natural practices and employs winemaking inspired by the ancient Etruscan technique of buried amphorae.
- Toscana · Italia
- 5 products
The story
The project originated from research begun around 2000 with the aim of reconstructing Etruscan winemaking. After years of experimentation with archaeologists, geologists and agronomists, the estate began using buried terracotta jars as vessels for winemaking; the first series of "official" jars was buried in 2014. In 2015 the estate’s internal production system, known as the "Metodo Mondini," was codified. The project is described directly by the producer on its website and in industry fact sheets.
Production philosophy
Organic and natural farming practices: production without GMOs or chemical additives, hand harvesting, use of permaculture techniques, and experimentation with traditional amphora winemaking to produce natural wines that express the character of the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards and estate are situated on the slopes of the Foreste Casentinesi, in Antria. The soil is described as calcareous with a thin layer of topsoil; the microclimate and historic vineyards contribute to the character of the wines.
Awards and recognition
1st prize "La Fabbrica nel Paesaggio" for the restoration of an ancient winemaking system and respect for the environment, as reported in the company's public information.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Canaiolo
- Ciliegiolo
- Albana
- Trebbiano Toscano
- Malvasia
What makes it distinctive
- Winemaking inspired by ancient Etruscan methods: use of buried terracotta amphorae.
- Metodo Mondini
- Organic farming and a permaculture approach
- Handcrafted, small-batch production with attention to local tradition.
- Appellations listed: Bianco Toscano IGP and Rosso Toscano IGP
