The exceptional soil and climate conditions of this location, along with the southern and southwestern exposure of the vineyard slopes, has for more than 400 years created ideal conditions for outstanding wine. The soil profi le of the site, consisting of sandy Tertiary seabed sediment, provides grape vines with a suffi cient amount of minerals, which older vines in particular, with their larger root systems, are adept at passing on to the grapes. The mastery of our winemaker then fi ne-tunes and refi nes the fi nal exceptional fl avor of the wines from these old vines. The soil and climate conditions in this area bestow an exceptional minerality and spiciness, especially to white varieties, while the slope and very warm climate give reds a high extract and rich color.