Terre di San Giustino

The vineyard

Terre di San Giustino estate consists of a complex of gardens, olive groves, vineyards, and lovingly restored, centuries-old stone farmhouses, all surrounded by lush forests which form a natural barrier and protect this exceptional place against any external impurities.

Our Philosophy

Over the past eight years the San Giustino estate, covering nearly 120 hectares, has undergone a complete restoration whereby after decades of neglect both the farm and the residential buildings were reconstructed with the utmost care. As the stewards of an iconic historical property, it was critically important to us to bring all of the existing historic structures to their former glory and to ensure their integrity for many generations to come.

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The History

History has it that an inn, run by the Jesuits, was once located here in San Giustino and for many centuries offered travelers delicious local food and comfortable guest chambers. An actual quote taken from the local archives describes San Giustino (at 600 meters above sea level) as a place “where the mountain air elevated one’s appetite and breathtaking views invited weary travelers to a well-earned rest”.

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San Giustino is located on one of the most important ancient Roman roads which for many centuries before our times linked the Eternal City with many of the great cities in Italy and beyond. Even today, the modern local roads follow the same ancient pathways offering the traveler stunning vistas over broad expanses of Tuscany.

Terre di San Giustino Estate vineyards and olive groves are fully organic certified since 2022

The prevailing mild climate, gentle southerly slopes, and typical of the Chianti region rocky soils called “galestro” and “alberese” are all ideal for the cultivation of wine. The former vineyards neglected by the previous owners were reconstructed beginning in 2009 and further land was added for the planting of additional varieties of grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Canaiolo, Syrah, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.

Currently, the San Giustino estate consists of 6 ha of vineyards, 2,5 ha of olive groves and over 120 ha of lush Chianti forests. The low yield of grapes is a very deliberate decision intended to create a small amount of boutique wine of the highest quality.

Wine

On one hand, wine composition is a very precise and almost alchemical process, while on the other it requires both creativity and imagination. Each winery has its own 'recipes' and blending ratios, which are quite naturally a well-kept secret…

At Terre di San Giustino, we have chosen to create wines that are not strictly bound by any required rules. As with my first passion, interior design, the most important element in any creative process is freedom of thought, which leads to breaking boundaries and experimentation with new materials, ideas, and techniques. At the end of the day, all human advancement has been achieved by those who shared a similar philosophy.

Benedetto (our enologist and agronomist) and I believe that this is why we make such a wonderful team, where our process combines his wisdom and experience with my instincts and creativity. And I must confess that although the word 'passion' is overused these days, it is the only way to describe my approach. To me each bottle of wine is like my child, carefully tended since the moment of planting the first vine and now after many years of hard work, something in which I not only take pride but continually strive to improve.

Per Amici

Per Amici (which translates to For Friends) is a typical Chianti blend under the Toscana IGT. The sharpness and the refreshing acidity of the Sangiovese plays the dominant role in the blend however it`s softened by the delicate touch of Merlot. The distinct aroma of wild berries and a strong hint of cherries give the wine a smooth finish. The character of the wine is best recognizable when served with mature cheeses and charcuterie, especially pâtés and spicy salamis. It also goes wonderfully with typical Tuscan bistecca fiorentina and other red meat dishes.

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Monello

Our most recent composition is the Monello, which is produced as a hand-numbered series of about 700 bottles each year. The base of this new blend is the velvety Merlot grape which we let mature in Tronçais oak barrels for 6 months. It is then blended with a touch of Sangiovese in steel vats. Our Monello is a beautifully round and opulent in texture. It`s deep ruby color hides an aroma of forest berries, blueberries and truffles. The Monello goes perfectly with both mild and fresh cheeses, poultry dishes, lightly seasoned red meats, and the pasta dishes that are so typical of Italian cuisine!

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ALISEI

Alisei is a harmonious blend Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano Toscano grapes. The fusion of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc gives the wine an element of freshness and tropical notes, while minerality combined with a subtle hint of apricot, provides perfect contrast to the citrus flavours. In order to obtain a complete phenolic ripeness of Viognier we enriched the blend with 2% of Trebbiano Toscano, a grape with a neutral flavor, that goes well with wines of a distinct personality without overwhelming them. Its strongly accentuated acidity makes it suitable for natural chemical-free vinification perpetuating the philosophy of ecological management of our vineyards.

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People

I've learned very quickly that people are the most important ingredient when composing great wines. It gives us deep satisfaction that the team we work with treats Terre di San Giustino's vineyards as though they were their own. All our people are emotionally involved in every single aspect of growing the grapes and are very protective of them. We as the owners take immense pride in the fact that our ragazzi come from nearby towns and villages, and are here to share their knowledge, family secrets, and generations of winegrowing experience.

Agnieszka

Basia

Petru

Rudy

Agnieszka

Estate co-owner and Terre di San Giustino Founder. An interior designer with dozens of high profile private and corporate projects completed over the past 20 years. An adventure traveler with over 80 countries under her belt. Founder of the Liger Charitable Foundation, an innovative program supporting young entrepreneurs in Cambodia and Liger Leadership Academy in New Zealand. A Licensed Italian farmer (IAP). For the past several years Agnieszka has been sharing her time between Italy, Poland, Cambodia and most recently New Zealand.

Where to buy?

Terre di San Giustino wines are available for direct purchase in our cantina in San Giustino (including worldwide shipping).

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