Wines
Dei
Tuscany
In 1964, Alibrando Dei, Maria Caterina’s grandfather, bought the first part of the entire estate, Bossona. This vineyard is gorgeous for its exposition and soil. Her grandfather planted there the vines, that today produce the famous Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Bossona.
Later he bought another piece of land called Martiena in 1973. At that time it was 20ha all around the marvelous main villa, restored during the 30’s by the architect Piacentini. Villa is just outside Montepulciano, surrounded by a very nice park with old cypress trees and magnolias.
The first years Dei only sold his grapes and later the family decided to try vinification, with the possibility of becoming wine producers. So in 1985 they rented an ancient wine cellar in Montepulciano and, without any technical assistance they bottled the first Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Dei. Another important year for this estate has been 1989, when Galileo Dei, Maria Caterina’s father, started to build the wine cellar, a modern and practical (functional) wine cellar, close to the villa and surrounded by the vineyards.
Starting from 1991 Maria Caterina quitted her career of singer and actress to dedicate her time to her land and her vineyards.
