The winery
Tenuta Musone
Winery in the Marche (Colognola, Cingoli) run by the Darini family: organically farmed vineyards focused on Verdicchio and Montepulciano, producing Traditional Method sparkling wines and extra virgin olive oil.
- Marche · Italia
- Since 2010
- 19 products
The story
The Colognola winery is part of Tenuta Musone, acquired by entrepreneur Walter Darini in 2010. The estate combines agricultural and winemaking activities across a large family-owned property; vineyard and cellar work are overseen by a permanent team and a dedicated winemaker, with the aim of enhancing the area’s native grape varieties.
Production philosophy
Protecting the land and enhancing indigenous grape varieties through organic farming practices, reduced chemical inputs, natural ground cover and winemaking processes that prioritize the expression of the soil and local climate. The winery is designed with attention to environmental sustainability and hospitality.
Terroir and vineyards
Location: Colognola, municipality of Cingoli in the Marche, at about 360 m above sea level, on predominantly calcareous soils with a foothill microclimate extending to the slopes of Monte San Vicino; the area enhances the expression of Verdicchio and Montepulciano.
Awards and recognition
Accolades include Tre Bicchieri for the wine Ghiffa, mentions and listings in national guides and specific awards for sparkling wines: winner of the Autochtona Award with the Verdicchio Metodo Classico "Musa" and recognitions in international competitions/evaluations. Recently Tenuta Musone received the "Premio delle Signore" at Premio Bollicine 2025 for its interpretation of Verdicchio.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Verdicchio
- Montepulciano
- Hectares
- 33.0
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards managed entirely organically.
- Predominantly Verdicchio and Montepulciano.
- Production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines made exclusively from Verdicchio.
- Winery and facilities designed with environmental sustainability in mind; strong focus on wine tourism hospitality.
- Owned by the Darini family, in collaboration with winemaker Gabriele Villani.
