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The farm of Quercecchio is located in Montalcino, in the province of Siena, a part of Tuscany known for the beauty of its countryside and artistic riches and also famous for its wine.
The farm is in the hilly region near the Maremma. It covers 230 hectares of forest, pasture and cultivation including olives and grapes.
On some rural houses of the domain it is still possible to see the symbol of the Order of the Benedictines Monks "Olivetani" who are based in Monteoliveto Maggiore (a monastery located in Asciano, near Montalcino).
From a study of the Chronicon Cancellariae, a gathering of stories and events of the Olivetano Order and other publications on the subject, we know that, from the end of the XIV century until the end of the XVII century, Quercecchio was a "grancia" (a monastery with a farm) of the Monastery of Monteoliveto.
The farm has been owned by the Salvioni family for five generations. The present owner, Maria Grazia Salvioni, has increased the production of wine and directly manages the farm. |
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