Azienda Agricola La Lastra
About the Winery
La Lastra is more than just a winery; it represents a vision for sustainable living that began in the early 1980s. Founded by a group of friends — Renato Spanu, Christian Betti, Enrico Paternoster, and Valerio Zorzi — who were deeply inspired by the beauty and history of the San Gimignano countryside, the project grew from their shared passion for viticulture and commitment to the land. After years of rigorous study and work in the Sienese countryside, they established La Lastra in 1994 intending to produce high-quality, sustainable wines that authentically reflect the unique terroir of the region. Today, La Lastra is a testament to their dedication to organic farming and their belief in the power of the land to create wines that are both pure and expressive.
La Lastra’s wines are crafted with a deep respect for the environment, using organic farming practices that honor the rich, hilly landscape of San Gimignano. Each bottle produced at La Lastra is a reflection of the winery's philosophy of sustainability and quality, where tradition meets innovation in the vineyard and the cellar.
About the Wines
Azienda Agricola La Lastra is a dedicated organic farming operation split between two locations: 7 hectares of vineyards in San Gimignano and 23 hectares near Siena, with 7 hectares of vineyards and 7 hectares of olive trees. The team’s passion for agriculture is evident in their meticulous care for the land, adhering strictly to organic practices. Red grape vinification occurs in their ancient Marciano cellar, while Vernaccia di San Gimignano is crafted in line with Italian wine laws, showcasing their commitment to quality and tradition.
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User Reviews (4)
Wonderful wine tasting experience
Taxi from hotel, as within the Siena city walls it seemed to be hard to organise taxis. They easily organised a taxi back to Siena from the vineyard for us.
Fantastic experience
And the meal at the end it’s extremely good!
A Beautiful Day!
You'd need more glasses to describe this fantastic visit!
Wine is not a simple product. Yes, of course, it follows a specific production phase, it has its own supply chain, but behind it, it holds something much more. Wine is made of earth, sky, wind, time and above all, wine is made of people. And the visit to the La Lastra winery is an exemplification of how it's not so much what you drink that's important, but WHO you drink.
Renato and Nadia opened the doors to their winery, their agriturismo, their home, but also a bit of their lives, and for this I feel I must thank them infinitely, because the one we had is one of those visits that stays in your heart.
Fantastic wines, a magnificent place, real people. They would deserve 10 glasses, because 5 are too few.
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