October at Oria: 90 clones identified, Prologo 2024 and Monastero 2023 bottled, and a new COO
A month of research, new wine stories and decisions that build our legacy.
Some months are measured by what is celebrated, others by what is decided. At Oria, October was a month of patient work: research in the vineyard, wine stories taking shape, and quiet decisions that prepare the path for the years ahead. This is the first issue of Oria Journal, the living archive of our evolution.
90 ways to understand Sangiovese
In October, Jacopo Fanciulli, a member of Oria's Scientific Committee, completed more than a year of work documenting and systematising the characteristics of 90 Sangiovese clones. The research, prepared in Italian, Spanish and English, is a significant step towards understanding the genetic diversity of Tuscany's most emblematic variety.
The study is part of Oria's scientific vision and its project to research and cultivate different Sangiovese clones. In parallel, the recovery of plant material from Strinto Porcino —a variety historically linked to the origins of Sangiovese— is being studied. This is ongoing research, not a planting already carried out.
“We don't only want to grow Sangiovese. We want to understand it.”
Prologo and Monastero: two wines, two stories
In October, two Oria wines were bottled, and work advanced on their labels and commercial presentations.
Prologo 2024 is the expression of Sangiovese that gave rise to the Oria project. This month it was bottled and its back label was updated, including the information intended for the Argentine market.
Monastero 2023, also bottled this month, is a Grande Uvaggio Toscano tied to the history of the old vineyard beside the monastery. Its declared composition is:
“Two wines. Two expressions of Tuscany. One philosophy.”
A new chapter for Oria
In October, Romina Amato joined Oria as Chief Operating Officer. We welcome her with joy.
Her arrival is part of strengthening the project's management structure, aimed at improving operational coordination and supporting the development of its various activities.
“Great projects also grow through the people who make them possible.”
Beyond wine
Oria continues to develop a Mediterranean experience that brings together wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Oria olive oil is linked to the work of the renowned Tuscan producer Giorgio Franci. Oria balsamic is crafted together with Andrea Severi, reclaiming the value of time, tradition and maturation in wooden barrels. In October, the commercial and communications development of both products continued.
“Wine expresses a harvest. The olive tree spans generations. Balsamic turns time into heritage.”
Time as an ally
October was a month of less visible but essential work. While the land follows its natural cycle, Oria advances in research, organisation, product design and the preparation of its next stages. Its long-term vision integrates science, nature, community and heritage.
Some months are remembered for their celebrations. Others, for the quiet decisions that make the future possible. October was one of those months. Because Oria is measured not only by what it produces today, but also by what we are building for the generations to come.
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