I'm Santo Gentilcore, founder and owner of Castello della Mugazzena. Our journey began in 2012, revitalizing abandoned vineyards. After four years of dedication, we celebrated our first harvest in 2016. Today, we cultivate 6 hectares of vineyards and produce three distinct wines that reflect the unique terroir of our region.

Podere Scurtarola is a family winery situated at the peak of Candia Hills in the north-western corner of Tuscany. With the Apuan Alps as a backdrop and the vineyards stretching all the way down to the plains and the coastline far below, the view is indeed breathtaking. But working the vineyards can be challenging. The slopes are very steep and the epithet Heroic Wine, sometimes used for this region as well as for nearby Cinque Terre, is well earned and appropriate. This is Vermentino Land, and Pierpaolo Lorieri, the owner of Podere Scurtarola, has done much to forward research and diffusion of knowledge about this fantastic grape. But it is not the only local grape of interest. The indigenous Vermentino Nero grape have been vinified at Podere Scurtarola since 1996, and the Vernero wine is the celebrated result of this labour, bringing out the full flavour of a grape that was all but forgotten. We believe that the preservation of local varieties is important for the whole surrounding ecosystem. The Candia Hills have been clad in vineyards for at least 2000 years and plants and microorganisms have adapted to each other. We wish to disturb this balance as little as possible, which is why we never work the soil, we don't use any fertilizers and we don't even water the plants, despite our long, hot and dry summers. Podere Scurtarola is also actively collecting local grape varieties, transforming part of the vineyards to a living museum, currently housing over 50 different types of grapes. They are all being vinified in a micro scale, with no other scope than to describe their properties and forward knowledge. Maybe future generations will find new treasures here, and bring them out of obscurity and to our tables! 

Founded in 1980 by Pier Luigi Neri, Azienda Agricola Il Monticello is located in the picturesque hills of Sarzana, on the border between Liguria and Tuscany. Initially a passion project, the winery grew under the guidance of Pier Luigi’s sons, Alessandro and Davide, who embraced organic and biodynamic farming methods. The estate spans 14 hectares, with a commitment to sustainability and respecting the land. Visitors can explore the beautiful landscape and enjoy high-quality wines produced in harmony with nature.

The Pascale family has historically used the farm in Fosdinovo since 1992 to supply extra virgin olive oil for self-support, relatives and friends. Subsequently, Francesca, the daughter of the head of the family Gerardo, launches the idea of ​​expanding production by embracing the world of wine. The beauty of the hills of Fosdinovo, the call of nature, therefore combines with the desire to enhance the land beneath the olive grove and give an impetus to the nascent local agriculture. The Pascale Francesca Agricultural Company has stood out as organic since its inception: it does not afflict or even apply chemical "boosts" to the normal cycle of nature. From 2008 to 2009 the land was prepared. In 2010, Vermentino was planted, followed by Vermentino Nero, Canaiolo and Merlot.