Azienda Agricola Le Coste

Our History

To truly understand who we are, we need to start at the beginning: with the land we chose, the challenges we’ve faced, and the milestones that have brought us this far.

A volcanic land that tells stories

Our winery is located in Gradoli, in the heart of Alta Tuscia, where Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany meet. We overlook Lake Bolsena, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions: this is the source of our unique terroir, characterized by light, tuff-based soils that are rich in minerals and exceptionally well-drained. A living, breathing land.

Farming in Harmony with Nature

We farm the way it used to be done, using natural and certified organic methods that respect the earth’s cycles and their balance.
We practice mixed farming—vines, olive trees, orchards, legumes, and grains—applying biodynamic principles, a great deal of manual labor, and the commitment to employ one person per hectare.

Fertility comes from the soil: no chemical fertilizers, but farm-made compost, vermicompost, and biodynamic preparations. Treatments are minimal and natural: sulfur, copper, seaweed, and preparations that strengthen the plants; for olive trees, only copper, propolis, and clay when necessary.

The wine: grapes, soil, time

We harvest by hand, in crates, between late August and early October. In the cellar, we let nature take the lead: spontaneous fermentation, no added sulfur dioxide, no filtration or fining.
Each wine is a product of the vintage, the vineyard, and its own rhythm. This is how over 20 cuvées and approximately 100,000 bottles are produced each year: some from grapes we purchase from trusted organic farmers, many entirely produced from vineyards planted, cultivated, and cared for by us.

Olive Oil: The Scent of Our Land

Our olive trees, trained using the “polyconic vase” method, are harvested between October and November using semi-manual methods that preserve the integrity of the fruit.
The olives arrive at the mill every day and are cold-pressed just a few hours after harvesting. We keep the pressings separate and, after careful tastings, create our selections of extra virgin olive oil: pure, intense, and authentic, just like our land.

Grains and legumes: a return to biodiversity

In recent years, we have expanded our crops to bring life and variety back to the fields:

2021: Fagioli del Purgatorio, a small local specialty.

2022: Verna wheat, an ancient Tuscan variety, from which our tagliatelle, caserecce, and fusilli are made.

2023: Quinoa, spelt, and durum wheat.

2024: More durum wheat and Verna wheat, as our exploration continues with new pasta shapes.

2025: We’ve added barley and field beans to our crops for our animals.

2004

The Origins

The Le Coste project began from scratch with the purchase of three hectares of land that had been abandoned for over twenty years, once a lush garden of grapevines and olive trees.

2005

The First Vineyard

The first vineyard is planted in the Le Coste area. In the meantime, we begin managing several plots of old vineyards to gain experience and produce wine while we wait for the new vineyard to become productive. We soon realize the challenges posed by the fragmentation of the land, which is often unsuitable for mechanization and not always located in areas that meet our quality standards.

2010

A Commitment to Quality

We recognized the need to plant our own vineyards, selecting the best sites and exposures to ensure quality, sustainability, and long-term continuity.

2014–2022

The Development of New Vineyards

A period of strong growth begins: new vineyards are planted almost every year, gradually consolidating the company’s viticultural structure.

2021

The Shift to Higher Altitudes

DFor some time, we had been searching for higher-altitude land to cope with particularly hot vintages. In 2021, just a short distance from our historic winery, we found a 7-hectare plot at an altitude of nearly 600 meters. Here, the climate is cooler and breezier, the soil is a veritable museum of volcanic geology, and the view stretches from Lake Bolsena to the snow-capped peaks of the Apennines. It is a new challenge we are tackling with enthusiasm, fully aware of the great potential of these lands.

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A comprehensive farm

The farm spans more than 30 hectares:

13 hectares of vineyards,

5 hectares of olive groves (approximately 600 trees),

with the remainder dedicated to crop rotation: durum wheat, soft wheat, spelt, beans, quinoa, as well as fruit trees and woodland.

Not just wine: today we also produce extra virgin olive oil and artisanal pasta—tagliatelle, caserecce, and fusilli—made with our own grains.

Last but not least, we have our donkeys, sheep, hens, chickens, and 5 beehives.

The Present and the Future

Courage and Vision

The project is ambitious, but our determination to showcase the strength of this region is even stronger. Passion guides every decision we make: we continue to create new products… and soon we’ll be ready to welcome you here, into our world.