Ferenc Mate
Ferenc Máté, international best-selling author and his wife Candace, a painter, left New York City in 1990 for the Tuscan countryside. In the world-revered wine zone of Montalcino, they bought an ancient, abandoned farm with a canyon, waterfalls and a 10th century friary with tower and courtyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Ferenc Mate winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
Ferenc Maté is located in Montalcino, inside a former 10th-century convent restored by the family. The estate includes 6.5 hectares of vineyard surrounded by 27 hectares of Mediterranean scrub, woodland, olive and fruit trees, at altitudes between 320 and 420 meters.
Who founded the Ferenc Mate winery?
In 1990 writer Ferenc Maté and his wife Candace, a painter, moved to Montalcino from New York, buying a by-then abandoned estate inside an old convent, which they restored themselves to launch the winemaking project.
What approach do they take in the vineyard at Ferenc Mate?
The vineyards were designed by agronomist Fabrizio Moltard, with careful selection of vine cuttings and clones and a soil choice specific to each variety: Sangiovese on tufa rich in fossil debris and galestro, Merlot on clay, Cabernet Sauvignon on galestro and Syrah on mineral-rich, south-facing terraces.
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