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Robert Renzoni Vineyards is comprised of 12 acres of which 9 acres are planted to the classic Bordeaux & Italian grape varieties in 6 vineyard blocks as follows: Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 8 (3 acres), Pinot Grigio, Clone 4 (3 acres), Sangiovese, Brunello Clone (3 acres). The diversity of sun exposure, elevation, and microclimate and soil type produce many different wine lots from the 6 different vineyard blocks. We believe the diversity of the property contributes to the high quality and uniqueness of the fruit.
Now with nearly ten years of growth, the Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard (planted in 1998) has lost its youthful exuberance and has developed into a balanced vineyard that needs little manipulation to produce low yields and concentrated flavors. The Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio vines were planted in 2007.
The fact the vineyards had not been planted throughout the early growth in Temecula Valley's vineyard development is essential. While some vineyards were overtaken with Pearce’s disease in the early to mid 1990's and subsequently plagued by an assault of aggressive mechanical and chemical remedies, the property was untainted. When Robert began to develop the vineyard in 2006, the soils were alive and healthy, and free from prior disease. |
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Starting with a clean slate allowed us the privilege to design the vineyards arrangements. Terrace selection, soil preparation, density of planting, trellis systems and selection of appropriate rootstock and clones were just some of the aspects of vineyard innovation we applied in each specific soil type and microclimate.
The most significant lesson learned here at the estate is the need to keep the soil alive with an assortment of plant life. Pests are managed through the use of organic materials, cover crops and other innovative practices, and only when required. From its very inception, the vineyard has been maintained with a strict criterion of care for the soil and the environment.
We believe one of the things that make our vineyard special is that there were never any other vines planted in our soil. |
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