Val d'Arbia

About the wine

The Val d’Arbia DOC, established in 1985, covers a diverse viticultural area in the province of Siena, spanning the hills between the Arbia and Ombrone river basins. This appellation is notable for its versatility, encompassing a wide range of white wines—including varietal bottlings of Chardonnay, Grechetto, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, and Vermentino—alongside a traditional white blend based on Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianca Lunga. The DOC also produces a rosato (minimum 50% Sangiovese) and a traditional Vin Santo, which is aged in small wooden 'caratelli' to develop its characteristic ethereal and aromatic profile. The wines are generally defined by their freshness, harmony, and a distinct mineral character derived from the region's calcareous and argillaceous soils. The production zone, which includes the territory of Siena and several surrounding communes, benefits from a Mediterranean-continental climate that ensures balanced ripening and aromatic complexity. The regulations emphasize traditional cultivation and vinification methods, resulting in wines that reflect the historic agricultural heritage of the Sienese landscape.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production zone is located in the province of Siena, encompassing the entire territory of the municipality of Siena and parts of Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Monteriggioni, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Sovicille, Asciano, Monteroni d’Arbia, Murlo, and Buonconvento. The area is characterized by rolling hills with elevations averaging 300 meters, featuring calcareous and argillaceous soils.