Azienda Agricola Valle del Sole
(Winery in Hills of Lucca)

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About Winery and Wines

Valle del Sole winery is located in Lucca, in the northwest of Tuscany, and covers an area of 10 hectares cultivated with vineyards and olive groves in a valley where it is still possible to live in harmony with nature. The area is excellent from a morphological point of view, situated between the Tyrrhenian coast and the Apuan Alps, crossed by the Serchio River and the Freddana stream. The climate has a strong variability depending on whether the influence of the mountains or the Mediterranean prevails. Winters are generally mild, and springs are early. The Apuan Alps influence the climate with abundant rainfall, well distributed throughout the year. The Tyrrhenian Sea, on the other hand, provides this area with an excellent amount of light, ensuring good photosynthetic activity throughout the plant’s growing cycle. Additionally, it offers a constant, gentle breeze throughout the year, allowing for significant daily temperature variation.

The vineyards extend across different types of soil: in the hilly areas, the prevalent soil is Tuscan conglomerate, made up of clayey sandstones rich in minerals, which results in red wines with good power and longevity. In the plains, the soils are sandy-loamy with abundant gravel, which is the ideal area for producing excellent white wines with great aging potential. Vineyard management follows organic production standards and incorporates biodynamic techniques. All of this helps create a strong bond between man and the land, ensuring soil fertility and product quality.

This valley is particularly suited for vine cultivation due to its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea, which ensures an excellent vegetative balance for the plants thanks to the amount of light and fresh, constant ventilation, as well as a significant temperature fluctuation between day and night. The quality of the soil, the climate, the position of a beautiful hill nestled between the sea and mountains, and the use of biodynamic farming create a deep connection between man and the vineyard, maintaining fertile land and product quality.

Ours is the classic story of a family of farmers from the Lucchesi Hills. Initially sharecroppers, then small landowners cultivating various crops, the family expanded the property in the 1990s with my father Renato, and then came me... Marco, who since 2008 has been the owner of the company, transforming the agricultural life of the Borselli family.

Ours is a genuine life choice; we respect our roots, pass down the craft of vine growing, but most importantly, we follow the rhythms of nature. Renato embraced this passion, condensing love for the land and emotions into the bottles. Marco has made curiosity and creativity the driving force of his days, dividing his time between managing the vineyards and the winery, welcoming customers, and sales.

Each generation carries the roots of the previous one, the values passed on, the experiences lived, the shared projects, but each person in this family has also been able to look forward, with the ability to dream and the desire to write a chapter in the history of the Valle del Sole farm. The generational transition is a guided, built gesture, never forced, a choice that matures consciously.

There will be more blank pages to write in the near future, and perhaps our children will continue the passion we pass down.

Valle del Sole Winery produces 4 red wines, 3 white wines, a rosé, and a dessert wine. All the products are certified organic and have characteristics that truly respect the local terroir.

Linchetto 65% Sangiovese, 35% Traditional Lucchesi grapes (moscato rosso-aleatico-ciliegiolo-colorino) – a young wine, with fruity and floral notes. It undergoes fermentation in steel and rests in steel for a few months.

Libente 100% Merlot – performed by hand with further selection of bunches in the winery before destemming. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel vats and Mastello. Maturation 12 months in 500-liter French oak barrels, steel vats and concrete.

Ebrius 100% Sangiovese – performed by hand with further selection of bunches in the winery before destemming. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in mash and concrete tanks. Maturation 6 months in concrete barrels, 12 months in 1000/1500/2000L French oak barrels, and one year in the bottle.

Collezione Privata Rosso 100% Cabernet Sauvignon – Very few bottles are produced, and they can only be found at the winery. Made from an old vineyard, with all manual processing, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and a few months in the bottle.

Malie 80% Vermentino, 10% Chardonnay, 10% Grechetto Pressing: Pressing whole grapes, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel vats, maturation 6 months in steel vats.

H'ama 100% Trebbiano – Performed by hand with an additional selection of bunches in the vineyard before destemming. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. Maturation 12 months in cement vats.

Collezione Privata Bianco 100% Chardonnay – 800 bottles are produced, and it can only be found at the winery. Made from an old vineyard, with all manual processing, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and a few months in the bottle.

Occhi di Fata  100% Sangiovese Rosè – Pressing whole grapes, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel vats..Maturation 6 months in steel vats.

Soleo 40% Trebbiano - 30% Malvasia 30% Grechetto – Late harvest, dessert wine.

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