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La Ginestra
Chianti · Tuscany · Italy
La Ginestra is a farm, founded in 1978 when a group of individuals reclaimed abandoned land threatened by expropriation. Over the years, they gradually introduced crop planting, starting with cereals and legumes and eventually expanding into beekeeping and vineyards.
“Since 1989, La Ginestra has adopted organic farming practices, and by 2012, they fully transitioned to natural farming methods.”
Their wine production is diverse, honouring the Chianti and Riserva DOCG traditions while also exploring innovative expressions such as pét-nats, macerated whites, amphora wines, and fresher, lighter reds.Dario Nocci, the winemaker and part owner, returned to Tuscany from Australia with the aim of crafting wines that evoke a deep sense of place. In the cellar, Dario utilises stainless steel, inox, and amphora for fermentation and ageing, while working exclusively with naturally occurring sulfites, ensuring that nothing is added or removed.
