The Feudo di Santa Tresa estate has around 50 hectares of vineyards based on a rich, red soil which has ideal characteristics: a 40-100 centimetre surface layer of light red sandy loam on a well-drained limestone base, which helps to guarantee a constant supply of water. The volcanic soil is highly fertile and the harsh sun is tempered by the cooling sea breezes, making the quality of the vines and grapes is so exceptional that minimal intervention is the order of the day and organic production the natural result. Grapes are destemmed and then softly pressed. Before pressing, in order to obtain optimum extraction of the aromas, the grapes are left in contact with the skins for about 24 hours at about 10 degrees Celcius. Following the addition of selected yeasts, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for about 10 to 15 days at a controlled temperature of 18 to 20 degrees C. The final step is to leave the wine on its fine lees for about 3 or 4 months before bottling.