Tenuta "Il Sosso"

The estate “Il Sosso” is situated amongst the vaste hills of the Tuscan landscape in the heart of the green vineyards in the Arretine area, and specifically in the Commune of Lucignano, an exquisitely beautiful mediaeval historic centre.

The land belonging to the estate is situated mainly on the hillside and surrounds a Leopoldino-style farmhouse built in the second half of eighteen century. Leopoldino farmhouses (typical of the Valdichiana area) take their name from the person from whom they originated, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Pietro Leopoldo. While reclamation works were being carried out in Valdichiana, the Grand Duke ordered an investigation into whether the farmhouses in which the “peasants” lived were large enough, well ventilated, and well protected from the damp and cold. The results of this investigation revealed that in many farms on the plain the very large families were often forced to sleep with the animals, were exposed to all weathers and were therefore subject to serious diseases and infections. This made the Grand Duke decide to set aside a substansial sum of money for the construction of new, more comfortable dwellings, situated preferably on the hillside.
The Farm has been owned by the Ravaglioli family for three generations, and since 1965 (the year in which the property was purchased) the family has shown the same boundless enthusiasm for cultivating the vineyards and striving continuously for quality. The first three wines of the “Il Sosso” production were created from the strength of this commitment, and they are being marked with praise for their remarkable quality and genuineness. The owner also carefully supervise the selection of all the various contributions involved in the completion of the protection process as well as in the circulation of the product and the “brand”.