OUR STORY
The story of Pieve Vecchia 2° is a tale of deep connection with the Tuscan land, steeped in tradition, guided by the Tamburini family, better known locally by the nickname "Cioli".
FROM VECCHIA... TO VECCHIA 2
The origin of the company dates back to 1931, when the Tamburini family began cultivating the fields of Pieve Vecchia. For nearly four decades, the Tamburinis devoted themselves to farming the estate, establishing a deep and lasting bond with the land. The aspiration for independence became reality in 1970, when the family managed to purchase the property. To celebrate this milestone, the name Pieve Vecchia was changed to Pieve Vecchia 2°.
From that moment on, activities focused on local agriculture: the production of wine, olive oil and cereals. The historic grape varieties were already present: Sangiovese was the benchmark for reds, while whites were based on Trebbiano and Malvasia Bianca Lunga.
A decisive moment for the winemaking identity came in 1975, with the planting of the Malvasia Bianca Lunga vineyard, a variety the estate has always cultivated and which, following the 1998 expansion, has today become fundamental to the production of the pure white wine.
AN IMPORTANT CHANGE
An important change came in 2012, driven by a need to protect the environment and the soil.
Pieve Vecchia 2° chose to abandon conventional practices and embrace Organic Farming. Although the use of biodynamic preparations and lunar calendars was explored and later set aside, the philosophy of respect for the soil remained firm: the estate uses no chemical fertilisers, and fertility is managed through the practice of green manure, with Fava Bean as the protagonist.
This legume, chosen for its high contribution of fertility and organic matter, is sown in alternating rows each year. The estate is completely self-sufficient in this practice, growing Fava Bean across 5 hectares of dedicated arable land.
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NEW HORIZONS
In more recent years, the evolution has not stopped with the planting of Vermentino and Malvasia di Candia in 2018, establishing the varieties destined for the creation of the wine I'Bianco.
The last two years have marked a further innovative drive. The estate has embarked on a digitalisation of its image with the creation of a website, the opening of an e-commerce channel and the launch of an Instagram page.
The goal is to plant new varieties always tied to the territory, rejecting the drift towards an overly commercial product and honouring, at every stage, the history, roots and tradition of the family.
