Nestling in the hills surrounding Gavorrano, the Rigoloccio estate covers 23 hectares, of which nine are dedicated to wine production. The name Rigoloccio comes from an ancient pyrite mine; the access shaft was located within the estate. The vineyard was planted in 2003 by Agronomist Pierre Marie Guillaume and Master wine maker Fabrizio Moltard who recognized the unique potential of the site with its gentle slopes bathed in the mild sea breezes from the Isle of Elba and the mineral rich soil, giving the Rigoloccio wine its distinctive mineral overtones.
The philosophy of the Rigoloccio estate is to produce superior wines which are good value for money. The growers ensure high quality grapes by limiting the weight of grapes each vine produces to 800grams, and they have invested in state of the art equipment. Once hand-picked in mid-August to September the ripe grapes are quickly cooled to preserve their delicious aromas. Their quality is further enhanced by careful temperature monitoring at every stage of the wine production ensuring vintages of great finesse and elegance.
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