Andrea Occhipinti was able to purchase four hectares of vineyards planted in the 1990's. They are set at 450 meters above sea level (1500 feet) on the volcanic slopes of Lake Bolsena, the biggest volcanic lake in Europe. Situated just one hour north of Rome, the lake provides a unique microclimate that together with the particular terroir and Andrea's objective to preserve and promote the local indigenous varietals, Aleatico and Grechetto Rosso, produces wines with the flavor of tradition and the effervescence of innovation.