
“I have always considered my life a series of unfinished, precarious paths, but each of these steps have in turn led me here. From Sicily to Tuscany, from the city of Palermo to the countryside of San Gimignano, from nearly attaining my law degree to becoming a winemaker… I started making wine with a sense of guilt, because this was not my world; but when my grandfather passed away- he who loved this land so much – the grapes were still in the vineyard needing to be harvested… and I never left.
_ Laura_




“Ballùn Spumante Brut Ancestral Method Pet-Nat

Sangiovese 100% 12% Vol.
Denomination: Sparkling wine
Production area: North-West side of the municipality of San Gimignano, Fugnano area, North-West exposure.
Soil and climate: Altitude from 150 to 300 meters above sea level. Hilly terrain with clayey soil with sandy loam areas, with a strong presence of ferrous minerals. Rathercold winters with breezy and mild summers. Strong diurnal temperature variationsfavor the slow and progressive rip- ening of the grapes.
Vineyards and training system: espalier training with spurred cordon pruning. Density of about 5,000 plants per hectare with a yield of about 1.5 Kg/plant.
Production: 6000 bottles
Harvest: The harvest was carried out manually with bunch selection, coming from the lower part of the vineyard destined to the production of the red “Donna Gina” and“Chianti Colli Senesi”.
Vinification: the grapes are pressed in whole bunches, followed by a par- tial fermentation of the must at low temperatures. The alcoholic fermen- tation is completed in the bottle, which confers the sparkling.
Tasting notes: Brilliant color which reminds onion skin, with a fine and lively perlage. The nose has a very delicate entry that recalls wild straw- berries, cherries and talc.The bubble is lively, fragrant, which caress- es the palate leaving an excellent feeling of cleanliness and a fresh and very balanced taste. On the finish there is a hint of yeastproviding a good overall harmony.
Longevity: Ready-to-drink, however it has a longevity of about 4-5 years.
Pairing and pleasure: This sparkling wine made from Sangiovese grapes is truly dynamic. From gourmet canapes to shellfish and fish main courses, from fresh cheeses tolocal Tuscan cold cuts, up to a pleasant combination with a toast at the end of a meal. We advise you to taste it cold at a temperature of 8-10°C.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG “da Fugnano”

Vernaccia 100% 12,5% Vol.
Denomination: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Production Area: North-West side of the municipal territory of San Gimignano, Fugnano area.
Soil and climate: Altitude from 200 to 300 a.s.l. Hilly orography, clay- ey soils with a strong presence of ferrous minerals. Rather rigid winters with mild and windy summers, strong diurnaltemperature variations that favor the slow and progressive ripening of the grapes.
Vineyard and training system: High espalier training with spurred cor- don pruning, the density is about 4000 plants per hectare with a yield of about 1.5 Kg/plant.
Harvest: The harvest is carried out manually with a selection of the bunches of the middle and lower part of the Bombereto vineyard. The harvest began on September 22nd.
Vinification: The grapes selected in the vineyard, with careful manual selection, are de-stemmed and sent to the press under protection of inert gases to preserve the aromatic freshness of thegrapes.
After a soft pressing, the must is clarified by cold static clarification and fermented by indigenous yeasts.
Tasting notes: This Vernaccia has a straw yellow color with slight shades tending to green. The nose has aromatic notes of thyme, juniper, straw, with slight final hints of citrus. The palate is vibrantand fresh, with balsamic notes that immediately define its character. Good acidity and persistence of the fruit, with references to menthol and mandarin.
Longevity: wine that lends itself to ready drinking, to be enjoyed over a period of 3-4 years.
Pairings and pleasure: Thanks to its dynamism, this Vernaccia pleases on different occasions of your day. From an aperitif as an accompaniment to small gourmet sandwiches, to first courseswith meat sauce, to finish with second courses of white meats or grilled fish preparations. We ad- vise you to taste it at a temperature of 9-12°C.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG “Donna Gina”

Vernaccia 100% 13,5% Vol.
Denomination: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Production area: North-West side of the municipal area of San Gimigna- no, Fugnano area.
Soil and climate: Altitude from 200 to 330 meters above sea level. The hilly orography has clayey soils with a strong presence of iron minerals, rather rigid winters with breezy and mildsummers. The impressive di- urnal temperature variations favor the slow and progressive ripening of the grapes.
Vineyard and training system: The high espalier training follows a spurred cordon pruning. The density is about 4,000 plants per hectare with a yield of approx 1.2 Kg/plant.
Harvest: The harvest is carried out manually with a selection of the upper and oldest parts of the vineyards.
Vinification: The handpicked grapes are de-stemmed and subjected to cryomaceration for 48 hours. Then a soft pressing takes place, and the must is clarified by cold static clarification. At the end of the clarification process, fermentation starts with indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grapes, followed by a refinement in steel for about ten months on the fine lees.
Tasting notes: Straw yellow color. The nose immediately gives an interesting aromatic complexity presenting fresh notes of thyme, fern, juniper, hemp, with a hint of citrus on the finish andsubsequently a very pleasant balsamic note.
The sip is decisive and satisfying. Acidity and minerality are the masters, leaving room for a complex but long aftertaste that almost recalls salty notes.
Longevity: Wine with good structure which allows its aging for up to four years.
Pairings and pleasure: Vernaccia di San Gimignano “Donna Gina” represents an excellent interpretation of a white wine with substance. You can certainly taste it with fresh and medium-aged cheeses, first courses with white meat sauce or fish risotto. We advise you to taste it at a temperature of 9-12°C.
Chianti Colli Senesi “da Fugnano”

90% Sangiovese – 10% Canaiolo 14% Vol.
Denomination: Chianti Colli Senesi
Production area: North-West side of the municipal area of San Gimigna- no, Zona Fugnano. South-West exposure.
Soil and climate: Altitude from 200 to 330 meters above sea level. Hilly Orography with clayey soils with a strong presence of ferrous minerals. Winters are quite harsh with breezy and mildsummers. The strong di- urnal temperature variations favor the slow and progressive ripening of the grapes.
Vineyards and training system: espalier training with spurred cordon pruning. Density of about 5,000 plants per hectare with a yield of about
1.4 Kg/plant.
Harvest: The harvest was carried out manually with bunch selection di- rectly in the field.
Vinification: the grapes harvested manually, are de-stemmed and vini- fied with the sole use of indigenous yeasts.
The contact with the skins lasts for about 15 days, during which occasional pumping over is carried out. Then, the wine is aged partly in concrete containers and partly in Slavonian oak barrels forabout 24 months.
Tasting notes: Ruby red color with slight purple hues. Fruity nose with notes of strawberry, plum, raspberry, with some hints of vegetable and sweet spices. On the palate good complexity andsoftness are immediate and the aroma and intense taste lead to an excellent nose-to-mouth correspondence which makes it a fantastic interpretation of this territory. Persistent and deep tannin. Awine of great drinkability and minerality.
Longevity: Its structure and finesse make it an excellent ready-to-drink wine, acquiring great pleasure and depth even after 5-6 years.
Pairings and pleasure: Its incredible territoriality leads this wine to be excellent in combination with typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine. From the classic Tuscan appetizer with cold cuts andcheeses to preparations such as soups and roast meats. Excellent on red meats and grilled prepara- tions. To be tasted at a temperature of 14°C.
“Legàmi” Rosso IGT Toscana

Sangiovese 50% – Cab Sauvignon 25% – Merlot 25% 13,5% Vol.
Denomination: Rosso Toscana IGT
Zone of Production: North-West side of the municipal area of San Gimi- gnano, Fugnano area. South-West exposition.
Soil and climate: altitude from 280 to 330 s.l.m., hilly orography, clayey soils with strong presence of ferrous minerals. Rather cold winters with breezy and mild summers, strong diurnaltemperature fluctuations that favor the slow and progressive ripening of the grapes.
Vineyards and training system: High espalier training with spurred cor- don pruning. The density is about 5000 plants per hectare with a yield of about 1 Kg/plant.
Harvest: The harvest is done manually with the selection of the grape bunches directly in the fields.
Vinification: The manually harvested grapes are de-stemmed and vinified using the natural yeasts present on the grapes. Contact with the skins lasts about 28 days for the Sangiovese, 20 days for theCabernet Sauvignon, and 12 days for the Merlot, during which manual punching down takes place. Subsequently, the wine is aged for about 18 months in French barrels and tonneaux. At the end of therefinement we proceed with the blending and then 4 moths in cement. Finally, it is bottled without any filtration, clarifi- cation or stabilization process.
Tasting Notes: The color is very intense ruby with basically purple hues. The nose observes a strong hint of red fruits, black berries, cherries and blue- berries. Layered within the perception of fruit notes,divulges a commanding and undoubted quality of oak wood accompanied by very intense herbaceous undergrowth that evolves with the finish into qualities of blood and iron. On the palate the tannin is firm,leaving an excellent balance between structure and aci-dity. The taste is satisfying and gritty, showcasing a beautiful expression of an international style with homage to its Tuscan roots.
Longevity: Legàmi is definitely a wine to hold in the cellar for up to 8-10 years.
Pairings and Suggestions: A perfect match with first courses with meat sauce and second courses of stewed meat. Also excellent with grilled meats and especially exhibits an interesting and dynamic pai-ringwith a Florentine T-bone steak. Wine is advised to be enjoyed at a temperature of 14°C or slightly lower..
Wine Region: Tuscany-San Gimignano
