Tenuta Prima Pietra

Tenuta Prima Pietra is the result of a story of great passion. Owned by Massimo Ferragamo, also owner of the Castiglion del Bosco estate, since 2002, Prima Pietra is basically the realization of a dream.
If you were born in Tuscany, you have a passion for wine in your blood, which is why Massimo Ferragamo could not resist this innate instinct.
The estate is located a few kilometers from the sea, in Riparbella, on the southern slopes of Poggio San Nocola. Here the mountain is characterized by Mediterranean scrub, with precious vineyards and olive groves. The richness of these lands is due to iron and the clay components of which the soil is full of, elements that give the wine important characteristics in terms of aroma and complexity. The soil, very deep, constitutes a fundamental water reserve for maturation in the driest months.
The vineyards are in a privileged position, facing the coast, flooded with full light all day long and sheltered from the cold easterly winds. The highest part, a Merlot vineyard, reaches 450 meters above sea level and is the highest vineyard on the Tuscan coast. It is all these characteristics and the sea breezes that determine the aromas and the slow maturation of the grapes.
So, here are the distinctive elements of Tenuta Prima Pietra: terrain, exposure and altitude

Tenuta Prima Pietra: fine wines from the highest vineyards on the Tuscan coast

The property extends over a hill that covers more than 200 hectares, eleven of which are dedicated to the vineyard. In addition to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are cultivated.
It is the environmental and soil characteristics that guarantee the wine's absolute balance. The vines are raised in Guyot and the interventions in the vineyard are minimal and respectful of the soil, while the green manures and compost naturally meet the needs of the soil. The goal, also, is to bring useful insects closer together and sow different essences, bringing balance to the vineyard and strengthening the individual plants. This approach to natural cultivation then led to organic certification in 2016.

At the time of harvest, the grapes are harvested by hand. This phase is generally inaugurated around September 20, when cooler temperatures and strong temperature changes between day and night lead to a slow and homogeneous maturation of the grapes and give a finesse to the aromas in the wine.

But Tenuta Prima Pietra, of course, also boasts a winery followed by Cecilia Leoneschi, a passionate and precise oenologist. For Cecilia, great wines are made in the vineyard, and this is why every grape is treated with great attention. It is from this care that wines are then born that are in perfect line with the company philosophy and with the terroir of origin.
In the cellar, the selection that took place in the vineyard is perfected and the fermentation of the grapes is managed separately for each variety, thus preserving aromas and fragrances.

Prima Pietra is a guarantee that is the result of the perfect mix of complexity and elegance of the varieties, as well as the great potential of its territory. Thanks to the altitude of the vineyards, it always expresses great freshness and verticality.
Prima Pietra wines have received various awards and awards, also obtaining several Awards from The Wine Hunter