Making wine with integrity, honoring the land for generations to come.
Our commitment to organic farming
Martorana Estate Vineyards now spans 30 acres across two distinct areas within Dry Creek Valley, one of which once housed the Native American fishing village of the Southern Pomo Indians. Our family’s deep-rooted commitment to land preservation and sustainable practices has led us to fully embrace organic farming techniques.
Farming
Organic certification — our efforts began in 2003 and we achieved certification in 2010 — ensures our vineyards are tended without persistent pesticides or herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation.
We incorporate compost sourced from San Francisco’s recycling program. Applying 2-5 tons of compost per acre, we meticulously seed cover crops such as mustard, magus peas, bell beans, purple vetch, and cayuse oats between vine rows during flowering. These cover crops not only enrich the soil with nutrients for the vines and grapes but also provide a habitat for beneficial insects. Additionally, the microorganisms thriving in our soil enhance nutrient absorption by the vines.
Land preservation
Accolades
Our unwavering commitment to organic practices has garnered recognition, earning us certification from the California Certified Organic Farmers. In 2014, we were honored to receive the prestigious Wildlife Stewardship Award from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, marking the first time this accolade has been bestowed upon a winery.
