It was founded in 1720 by Bartolomeo Giachi, who left Florence to move to San Gimignano in the locality of Ulignano, settling in a property which included land with a very high wine vocation. Including the strategic importance of the territory, he erected the first walls here close to the Via Francigena ; the place where to lay the first stone was baptized by him "Tenuta Torciano" since it is located on the lands bathed by the ancient torrent "Borro di Torciano" .

Tenuta Torciano develops also thanks to its proximity to the Magione di Torre, the La Scala hospital and the Cistercian monks' monastery. Its wines, chianti and vernaccia, together with the appreciated hospitality, made so that the company became known throughout the region for the production and sale of wine and oil.

The 13 generations and the company today

The production is is handed down from father to son for 13 generations and, still today, is all made in Tuscany . The company counts more of 125 employees, working in wineries, wine bars, shops, hotels and warehouses with offices in America.

The development of the last few years has is concentrated on foreign markets: 80% of sales are recorded in the North America area, where is rented our company of Northbrook, owner of over 42 licenses for the distribution of wine to private consumers in the US.

Next, 5% of sales in Brazil, 2% in Asian countries - in particular South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong - 2% in Europe and 1% in the Middle East .

In Tuscany our wines and oils of the highest quality are born and is here are the vineyards and olive groves of the Estate , which cover many hectares of land; Although still a small number compared to the cultivations of the great wine giants - such as Marchesi Antinori and Marchesi Frescobaldi - but which certainly distinguishes a production focused on the qualitative aspect of the product.

The Torciano brand in the US and around the world

Knowing something about the founding couple of the current Torciano Group can be; explain, at least in part, the secrets of the success of Tenuta Torciano.

Pierluigi Giachi and Luciana Cilemmi have started the renovation of the family business by visiting and drawing inspiration from some of the most; great American wineries, from Mondavi to Jarvis.

During their travels they met Nick and Edward of the company Lionstone, aimed at the distribution of foreign wines to all private consumers within the United States. Their relationship of friendship is transformed also to a commercial collaboration and, very soon, they became business partners for the distribution of Torciano wines to private customers in the US.

From now on, you start & ograve; to grow the fame of the Torciano world and, for 30 years now, the American partners have been advising their compatriots who love wine to come and experience "Torciano experience" in Tuscany, spending a holiday in contact with nature and discovering the warm hospitality; of the cellar staff.

Year after year, the number of visitors is constantly increased and, consequently, one of the main objectives of the Giachi family is; to expand existing structures and create new spaces for welcoming foreign and Italian tourists, who in 2022 alone exceeded 200,000 people.