The Origins
The first historical documentation that bears witness to the importance of the vine dates back to the 13th century “… on March 30th 1253, a colony contract was stipulated for a vineyard in the Valdragone area between the grantor Sabatino of San Marino and the conductor Deutaidi di Superclo da San Marino…”
History
The first Rustic Cadastre of the history of the Republic, written in 1775, and some official documents reconstruct the history of San Marino enology. Already at the time, the white Canino, the Biancale, the Trebbiano, the black and white Moscatello, the Aleatico, the Albana and the Sangiovese were the most common vines. I vanti were raised a few palms from the ground, with vines married to maples and accompanied by olive and fruit trees.
So small, so unique.
We produce wines that satisfy taste and soul.
Quality
The bowels of Monte Titano become the source of fine and quality wines. The fresh caves and cavities of the mountain act as a natural cellar, giving the wines properties and unique flavors. Over the years, the quality and fame of San Marino wines has spread rapidly, thanks to their trade that has reached Venice. Wine production in the heart of San Marino gives life to some of the most appreciated wines, such as Sangiovese and Moscato which, in a short time, are affirmed thanks to their flavor.
Tourism and Trade
Tourism is a driving force for the San Marino wine trade. The “Caves” of Borgo Maggiore become the perfect resting place during days of fairs and markets, where tourists can taste the local wine, feeding its fame. We are at the end of 1800, when Borgo became the commercial hub of the Republic, as well as the cradle of very fine wines.
In 1878, 1889 and 1890, at the Exposition Universelle de Paris, some San Marino winemakers were awarded for the quality of their white and Sangiovese wines.
From 1878 to the present day
The important dates
first historical document ...
... of renting a vineyard in the Valdragone area
1523
Domenico Mengozzi
draws up the Agricultural Statute, practical rules for the cultivation of the vine in San Marino
1813
First recognition
at the Exposition Universelle de Paris, in which some producers from San Marino are awarded silver and bronze medals for samples of white and Sangiovese wines
1878
at the Italian Agricultural Exhibition
San Marino wines receive a ``recognition of merit for excellent taste and quality``
1861
The Vinicola Titano is born
A tradition, passion and culture that has been handed down over the centuries to the present day.
1959
The Bosche Wine Center is built
for the study, preservation and multiplication of typical San Marino varieties.
1975
The ``Consorzio Vini Tipici di San Marino`` is founded
composed of the Excellency Room and two cooperatives, the Cantina Vini of San Marino and the Cantina Sociale Sammarinese.
1979
Law No. 127 on viticulture
and the production of wine, establishes the Identification of Origin label that qualifies the wines of San Marino.
1986
The ``Elite group`` is formed ...
... the best winemakers who lead the vineyards with the greatest potential, undertake to produce grapes in accordance with a very strict specification, the foundations of the ``Quality Project`` are laid.
2000
new vineyards
they are born on our land, we invest in typical local varieties and San Marino clones, and international vines also find space.
2005-2010
the new shop and barrel room is inaugurated.
A modern environment where to buy the wines and products of the Consorzio Terra di San Marino, the tasting room where you can taste our bottles and the barrel room where at the controlled temperature and humidity they refine our best wines.
2013
the San Marino BIO project starts
... part of the vineyard surface becomes biological conduction.
2017
“L’Intruso” exits to the market
... the first organic wine vinified in the absence of sulphites
2019
Cantina San Marino
The Consorzio Vini Tipici di San Marino becomes Cantina San Marino.