Antonio Camillo was born and bred in the Maremma region along Tuscany's
Tyrrhenian coast. He chose his homeland, specifically the area of the Maremma
alta, to make wines "that can talk about their terroir and that can be
easily recognizable for their character and their class". Antonio chose to
work primarily with Ciliegiolo - ciliegia means cherry - an
ancient variety genetically related to Sangiovese that was often used in
Tuscany as a blending component for its cherry scented vibrant fruit. Antonio
believed in the grape in its own right and set about searching for old vine
vineyards, eventually purchasing six hectares in Manciano, a
medieval town literally just steps from the Saturnia hot springs. These hot
springs have been popular since Etruscan times, but wine-wise, it means that the
volcanic soil is rich in nutrients.