The
Vineyard
First
WHO WE ARE
The Ciani family is unfailingly committed to making wine, while respecting the environment where they live and work. Dialogue and exchange with new cultures are matters of course.
This well-integrated team with distinct, complementary features makes Aquila del Torre an estate with a family feel yet perfectly at ease with the rhythm of the evolving world market.
An agronomist by training, a biodynamic winemaker by choice, Michele is at the head of the company together with his father Claudio.
Just like his wines, he is spontaneously ebullient and continuously evolving, busy defining an ever more precise identity for Aquila del Torre, the reflection of the territory and of its extraordinary biodiversity.
The Essence of Friuli Colli Orientali
Perched in the picturesque hills of Savorgnano del Torre, in the heart of the prestigious Friuli Colli Orientali appellation, Aquila del Torre is a family-run estate where passion for the land meets an uncompromising commitment to nature.
Our estate spans 18 hectares of terraced vineyards, sinuously unfolding across the hills like the wings of an eagle—the very inspiration behind our name, which also pays homage to the nearby Torre torrent.
Surrounded by 66 hectares of pristine woodland, our vines benefit from a unique microclimate and the distinctive “flysch” soil, an ancient geological composition that imbues our wines with exceptional mineral character and elegance.
A Philosophy of Purity
We believe we are the caretakers of the biodiversity that is present on our farm and we work the soil with respect and attention to preserve the natural inclination of the land.
Our practices are deep-rooted in respect: from the use of animal traction to avoid soil compaction, to manual harvesting, and the exclusive use of indigenous yeasts for spontaneous fermentation.
Organics and Biodynamic
Our first certified organic harvest dates back to 2013. With its incredible biodiversity, this is exactly what the territory was demanding.
Since 2015, we have followed the principles of biodynamic agriculture, distributing the main preparations during the year, using green manure and allowing the land to grow spontaneous grasses to increase soil fertility.
Savorgnano Cru
The Savorgnano sub-appellation is a recent recognition in the denomination Friuli Colli Orientali, in particular for the Friulano and Picolit vineyards in Savorgnano del Torre. In this place the exposure, the slope, the features of the soil associated with the particular climate of the area create the best conditions to affects the imprint of the wines.
OUR WINES
Our production is a pure expression of our terroir, focused on creating wines of finesse, longevity, and profound territorial identity.
From the freshness of our Sauvignon Blanc and the iconic Friulano, to the complexity of our Riesling and the elegance of our Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Merlot, every bottle tells the story of our landscape.
