Founded in the 1960s and purchased in 1980 by Giulio Caporali. Giulio's daughter, Miriam, took over the winery in 2002 and began converting the winery to organic viticulture. The soils in Valdipiatta's vineyards are clay based and rich in sand and the vines are planted at higher elevations resulting in bright wines with ripe fruit but without the heaviness, oakiness, or rough tannins that are often found in this appellation. The sandy topsoils allow for good drainage but the clay below acts as a sponge creating a reservoir for these old vines (50 years) to draw from in times of need.The wines of Valdipiatta are have long been known for their power and purity and, under Miriam's leadership, they have gained a reputation for combining power, purity, and freshness.
