Sergio Mottura Poggio Della Costa Grechetto

Established 1933, the Mottura estate is nestled between the clay hills and the Calanchi Valley of Tuscia to the west and the fertile plains of the Tiber – that border with Umbria – to the east. On 120 hectares of land, the Mottura family work as custodians of a heritage of biodiversity and profound winemaking tradition. Here the art of viticulture merges with science and passion, giving life to white wines with a great identity, history and character: the golden and enveloping complexity of Grechetto, resulting from the selection of the family’s centuries-old vines, the fresh and vibrant depths of Procanico produced with the company’s historical classic method. Owner, winemaker and all round great guy, Giuseppe Mottura is mayor of Orvieto to boot! They were the first Lazio producer ever to win a prestigious ‘Tre Bicchieri’ award for white wine in the Gambero Rosso guide back in 1996 … they have since won the award a total of 18 more times.

After a five-year transition period, in 1996 the estate was officially recognized for its organic practices. Since then, the company has vigorously embraced a cultivation ethos that promotes ecological respect and balance. Techniques such as spontaneous grassing, the absence of chemical fertilizers and the adoption of natural solutions such as chestnut tannin and mist-sprayers with recovery system, marked a new era in the company’s history. These practices, carefully carried out by a dedicated team, are aligned with the commitment to take care of the land in a loving and respectful manner. Nowadays, as the rules that norm organic farming are stabilised, the attention is shifting toward a broader conception of sustainability, encompassing environmental, economic, ethical and social dimensions. Tenuta Mottura is actively working to integrate three decades of organic experience into a broader context, aiming not only at soil protection but also at the adoption of sustainable standards on all fronts. This approach confirms the evolution of a commitment that transcends simple cultivation, looking towards a future in which harmony with the environment becomes the cornerstone of every business decision.

Grechetto,

Planted on a mainly volcanic, part of the volcanic complex of the Vulsini mountains and Lake Bolsena, with alluvial material resulting from the flooding of the Tiber River in a composition 40% Clay, 40% Sand and 20% Silt. Vineyard “Poggio della Costa” vineyard covers an area of 7 hectares and is exposed to east at an characteristics altitude of 140 meters. It was planted in 1970. Grapes are harvested and selected by hand in the first half of September. Soft pressing, preventive static decantation of the musts. Fermentation in steel and Aging in steel for 9 months, with contact with fine lees. In bottle for 8 months.

The “Poggio della Costa” vineyard emerges as a symbol of this profound bond with the past and with the land: a meeting point between the wisdom of agricultural tradition and the innovative vision of Sergio Mottura. The “Poggio della Costa” is a pure Grechetto, that tells the story of a winemaker and his devotion to the vine.

Drink with pumpkin stuffed pasta or parmesan crusted scallops.