The winery
La Lastra
A Tuscan organic farm operating among the hills of San Gimignano and in the area around Siena, producing Vernaccia di San Gimignano and a range of organic red wines cultivated and vinified on the estate.
- Toscana · Italia
- Since 1994
- 5 products
The story
La Lastra was established as a winemaking project by Renato Spanu and Nadia Betti; various company sources and specialized catalogues place the start of operations in the mid-1990s, a development that led the estate to establish vineyards and a small agriturismo associated with its production.
Production philosophy
The estate states it follows a sustainability-oriented, organic approach to viticulture: it grows and vinifies only grapes from its own vineyards and, according to its official website, uses organic methods to enhance the expression of the terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are distributed among the hills surrounding San Gimignano and in parcels close to Siena's historic center. The soils are described as Pliocene, medium-textured with calcareous sand, typical of the area.
Awards and recognition
Recognition for Vernaccia di San Gimignano and positive ratings for individual red wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano
- Sangiovese
- Canaiolo nero
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Trebbiano
- Malvasia
- Hectares
- 12.0
- Bottles per year
- 50000
What makes it distinctive
- Production focused on Vernaccia di San Gimignano and organic Tuscan red wines.
- Declared conversion to organic practices and a focus on sustainability.
- Vineyards located in two main production areas: San Gimignano and areas near Siena.
- Ownership and management are linked to Renato Spanu and Nadia Betti.
- Estimated annual production: approximately 50,000 bottles.
