Poggio Le Volpi was founded in 1996 at Monte Porzio Catone, in the Castelli Romani south-east of Rome. It was the first major step of the I Viticoltori group. The Mergè family behind it had been making wine and oil in the Castelli Romani since 1920.
The vineyards sit on south-facing slopes with volcanic soils. Those soils are rich in potassium, phosphorus and sulphur, and the estate says this gives the wines savouriness, freshness and longevity.
The Barcaccia estate lies on the ancient Via Tuscolana near Rome, inside the Parco degli Acquedotti. Its vines are rooted in volcanic, mineral-rich soils too. They farm with sustainable methods and controlled yields, and the best bunches are picked by hand.
Not tasted yet
I haven't reviewed a wine from Poggio Le Volpi yet. They're on my Top 100 list, which is built from awards.