The Winery

The farm extends over an area of about 150 hectares (375 acres), 55 hectares (137.5 acres) of which are covered by vineyards and 11 hectares (27 acres) of olive groves. Continuous qualitative improvements in production, buildings, and machinery have always been and remain a driving force behind Villa Branca. Despite the many new initiatives being offered at the estate, the wine production is still the principal activity and focus of research in quality, in varietal selection in the vineyards, and in improvements in cellar techniques.

The dominating varietal in the vineyards is Sangiovese, which is accompanied by some international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot e Petit Verdot.

The 14th century cellars have adopted many new techniques and have expanded the area reserved for aging wines in barriques, greatly improving the vinification process and the maturation of the wine while respecting local tradition.

Current wine production is about 120,000 bottles. This number will increase slightly as the 25 hectares (62 acres) of recently re-planted vineyards returns to full production in accordance with the most up-to-date viticulture techniques.

Villa Branca also has a small production of Vin Santo and excellent Extra Virgin Olive oil D.O.P. (the new highest rating in olive oils). The oil is obtained from olives gathered and pressed in the farm's own olive press, which uses traditional stone wheels, for a total of about 2,600 bottles.

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The care of the vineyards and the vinification process are in the hands
of an expert agronomist and a top enologist, who are supported by the daily presence of a technical director and an experienced cellar manager.

On another positive note, the relationship between the staff of the farm and the owners represents a uniquely positive rapport: the staff is comprised of local families who have lived and worked here for generations. It is a detail that makes the Branca family very proud and deepens their attachment to this enchanting land.