The winery
La Madonnina
Wine estate located in Bolgheri (LI) producing Bolgheri/Toscana IGT wines, as well as extra virgin olive oil and grappa; vineyards carefully tended with management entrusted to Riccardo Cotarella.
- Toscana · Italia
- 6 products
The story
La Madonnina is an estate in Bolgheri that combines a historic farmhouse, a villa for events and cultivated land. The main vineyards were planted starting in 2002; over the years the estate has introduced a range of local wines, olive products and distilled spirits produced in limited quantities.
Production philosophy
Production focused on grape selection and the enhancement of individual grape varieties: an approach that combines respect for tradition, attention to the territory and openness to oenological experimentation to produce expressive, recognizable wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located on the western side of the Strada Bolgherese, in the intermediate band between the Colline Metallifere and the sea, at approximately 45 metres above sea level. Soils range from clayey to sandy. The property includes vineyards, an olive grove and the Macchia del Bruciato, which occupies a significant portion of the area.
Awards and recognition
Awards for individual wines: La Madonnina 2017, Opera Omnia 2018, Viator 2017.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Petit Verdot
- Hectares
- 70.0
What makes it distinctive
- Estate located in Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci.
- Declared total estate area: over 70 hectares; main vineyard approximately 6 hectares.
- Product range: Carpe Vesperum, Opera Omnia, Viator, La Madonnina, Franciacorta DOCG, grappa and oil.
- Winemaker and vineyard/winery management entrusted to Riccardo Cotarella.
- An olive grove and a protected woodland area are present.
