Vineyard Article

Le Puits Sec, the gently sloping, east-facing vineyard is tightly-spaced and nestled on a low terrace (300-420 ft. elevation) on the eastern side of the Eola-Amity Hills ridge. This area, known locally as “Spring Valley”, has already proven to have one of Oregon’s best micro-climates for the production of fine wines from Burgundian and Alsatian varieties. It is here that the rather shallow volcanic basalt soils allow us to achieve the low yields we seek for wines of great intensity and complexity. As well, it is the uniqueness of this “terroir” that gives Le Puits Sec wines their signature.

LE PUITS SEC (Estate)

Owner: Erin and Jordan Nuccio

Vineyard manager: Erin Nuccio

AVA: Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley

Vineyard size: 12.5 acres

Property size: 25 acres

Soil: Jory, Nekia, Woodburn

Elevation: 300-420 ft.

Vine age: Planted 1986

Clones: Pommard, 115 and 114 for Pinot Noir and 96 for Chardonnay.

Certification(s): USDA Certified, Oregon Tilth, Deep Roots Coalition, Salmon Safe; certified organic since 2000