Alberese
Alberese

Alberese

Alberese is the stone used in construction in the Chianti Classico area; it is compact, varied in size, and remains unaffected by weather conditions. It is massively resistant to processing and damages machinery.


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Arenaria
Arenaria

Arenaria

One of the main sedimentary rocks, even if scarcely dispersed, is the Macigno di arenaria (sandstone), located near streams or areas of water in general. Arenaria varies in size but not composition, morphologically very similar to sands ......


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Clay
Clay

Clay

Clay soil can be of varied composition and with differing elements. It is often light in color and with little adhesiveness, but in other areas it can be red and quite adherent. It can be difficult ......


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galestro
galestro

galestro

Galestro is a brittle stone with a vitreous cut. With exposure to weather conditions, it flakes and crumbles gradually releasing precious mineral elements for the plant into the soil. These become vital for the development and ......


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