The soil and the vineyards

THREE DISTINCT EXPRESSIONS
an identity born from differences

 

 

Around the Castello di Paneretta, the land is never neutral, nor uniform. It is a living, layered presence that tells the story of millions of years of geological and climatic transformations. Within a radius of just a few hundred meters, the soil changes in color, texture, and vocation, giving rise to profoundly different expressions of the vineyard and, consequently, of the wine. This rare and precious complexity lies at the heart of Paneretta’s identity and reveals itself clearly across three distinct areas.

 

Terrine, Torre a Destra, Torre a Sinistra

These vineyards stretch across east- and south-east-facing slopes, where the morning light gently and consistently caresses the vines. The soil is dominated by Galestro, the typical marl of Chianti Classico—a natural combination of limestone and clay—accompanied by compact limestone formations. The soil layers follow the contours of the hills, creating an orderly and harmonious structure. Warm ochre in color, these soils are only mildly eroded and display a rare balance, capable of sustaining the vine without excess. From these parcels come concentrated, profound grapes, destined to produce wines of great structure, complexity, and longevity.

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Ciliegio, Bossolo, Barbiano

Here the landscape shifts, and the soil becomes more fragile and dynamic. The flysch-type geological structure reveals layers of schistous argillites in red-violet hues, alternating with deposits of clay and limestone. These soils naturally tend toward erosion, are poorer in organic matter, and less stable over time. Yet this apparent fragility translates into finesse: vines forced to contend with a more demanding environment produce less concentrated grapes of great elegance. The resulting wines are more subtle and slender, defined by a delicate tannic weave and a strong sense of place.

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Querciole e Poggio

At the hilltops, where the land becomes almost level and the wind circulates freely, lie the vineyards of Querciole and Poggio. Here the soils are better preserved, having been protected from erosion over the centuries. In these terrains, it is possible to clearly read the ancient processes of formation that took place during profoundly different climatic eras, when the action of iron and aluminum on limestone layers gave rise to deeper, more compact, and more structured soils. The greater depth and richness of these soils make the vines more generous, offering grapes ideally suited for the production of youthful, approachable wines, characterized by freshness, balance, and immediate drinkability.

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