Castello di Torre in Pietra

The history of the Castello di Torre in Pietra winery dates back to the 16th century, when the estate belonged to the Peretti family of Pope Sixtus V. The historic cellar is dug into the tuff, a true masterpiece of natural engineering and the ideal place for wine production and storage. A cool, stable and perfectly insulated environment, where wine has been able to evolve for centuries, preserving the secrets of a precious art. The recent history of the estate began in 1926, when it was acquired by Senator Luigi Albertini, former editor of the Corriere della Sera newspaper. Forced to leave his post due to his opposition to fascism, Albertini devoted his energies to transforming the estate into a model farm. It was he, together with his heirs, who gave new impetus to the wine business, expanding the winery and planting new vineyards. The current owners are the children and grandchildren of his heirs. As far as production philosophy is concerned, the company has been applying the principles of organic farming since the early 2000s and is now officially certified. The aim is to produce a wine that is the most authentic and genuine expression of the territory, without resorting to pesticides, herbicides or chemical additives, and limiting the use of sulphur dioxide to a minimum.