Macioche

1985

M. Zecca and A. Mazzocchi became the first owners of Le Macioche, laying the foundations of the winery.

2000

Oenologist Maurizio Castelli and agronomist Mery Ferrara began working at Le Macioche. They took the first steps toward introducing organic farming methods, an approach the winery continues to develop.

2014

New owners took over the estate: three young friends and entrepreneurs, two engineers and an economist, brought together by a shared passion for winemaking. They built on the foundations laid by the previous owners and began by rebranding Le Macioche, keeping on Maurizio Castelli and Mery Ferrara in recognition of their earlier achievements.

Le Macioche is located near the ancient Sant'Antimo Abbey, a cultural landmark of Romanesque architecture. The strawberry tree, from which the winery takes its name ("macioche"), grows around the property, weaving its roots through the soil. The estate is associated with the Montalcino region.

Since 2000, oenologist Maurizio Castelli and agronomist Mery Ferrara have worked at Le Macioche, taking the first steps toward introducing organic farming methods, an approach the winery continues to develop today.

The winery has taken environmental steps in its packaging and production practices, including reusing glass bottles by up to 95% and using cardboard boxes and pallets made from recycled materials.

The strawberry tree ("macioche") that grows around the winery, and now appears on its logo, is described as symbolizing the winery's close connection to the Montalcino region and the link between its roots and traditions and the innovation that is now part of the company's life. The new owners describe themselves as recognizing and respecting the earlier achievements of oenologist Maurizio Castelli and agronomist Mery Ferrara. The winery presents its reuse of glass bottles and use of recycled cardboard and pallets as steps taken to protect the environment.