olgheri or "the golden oasis of the Maremma,'' as it has been described, is a center with a long agricultural tradition. Dedicated since the beginning to the growing of grapes, Bolgheri was in ancient times an extremely wealthy community. The castle and town were destroyed in 1393 but reconstructed in succeeding centuries. However, it was only in the 18th century that, thanks primarily to the impulse provided by Count Gherardesca, the founder of the modern town, Bolgheri recovered its earlier prosperity.
The Longobard-Tuscan House of Gherardesca applied policies that encouraged the economic development of the district. The fertility of the land was improved and production increased. Bolgheri became an extremely important agricultural center and viticulture expanded considerably.
Historical documents concerning the production zone mention "light red wines and whites" and cite precise sensory characteristics that have been maintained intact to the present day. They are wines that the noble families of Tuscany rediscovered and improved, breathing new life into the area's traditional production of light wines.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
olgheri or "the golden oasis of the Maremma,'' as it has been described, is a center with a long agricultural tradition. Dedicated since the beginning to the growing of grapes, Bolgheri was in ancient times an extremely wealthy community. The castle and town were destroyed in 1393 but reconstructed in succeeding centuries. However, it was only in the 18th century that, thanks primarily to the impulse provided by Count Gherardesca, the founder of the modern town, Bolgheri recovered its earlier prosperity.