Francesco Mariani's story is quite unique. He started out as a chef and eventually became a winegrower in Umbria, without ever abandoning his passion for cooking. This has certainly influenced his approach to winemaking: searching the purest and most authentic flavours by working in a way that is extremely respectful of the land and minimally invasive.
“Raìna” was the nickname of the domain’s previous owner who planted the Sagrantino vines, and Francesco decided to name his vineyard after him to honour his work and the history of his territory. Cantina Raìna covers 10 hectares of land near Montefolca in Umbria (Italy) situated between 220 and 300 metres above sea level. The soil is medium-textured and rich in fossils, with a predominantly south-east exposure.
