At Il Molino di Grace, we strive to produce elegant wines that are an expression of terroir through the Sangiovese grape coupled with a careful use of oak for aging the wine.
The philosophy of utilizing a sustainable approach to wine making is a critical component of our approach at Il Molino di Grace. Vineyards have existed on the property for over 350 years. There is an ancient Etruscan path that winds its way through the vineyards – and the winery itself is named after a local historic landmark, "the windmill" located on the property near the cantina. The history of the property is an essential component of the present and future of Il Molino di Grace.
Il Molino di Grace has made every effort to be a "sustainable" winery. For instance, all the fertilizer used on the property is organic. We plow only to the most shallow depths between the rows (maximum of 45 cm) – and that only once every 3 years. And starting in 2008 we will use the cuttings from the vines to fuel the heating and air conditioning in the winery, thus eliminating the use of gas for such purposes. These are just some of the techniques we utilize in our sustainable approach in both the vineyards and cantina.