Our Story

Origins

Tenuta Torciano is one of the historic farms in the San Gimignano area.

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 Estate: vineyards, cellars and hospitality

Today the Torciano brand is synonymous with quality, glamor and art of hospitality , which characterize all the wine experiences to be lived in the cellar , among the vineyards, in the gardens of the Estate, in the hotel and in the Tower Chigi in San Gimignano.

Visit Tenuta Torciano is the opportunity to discover a slice of Tuscan life and get closer to the beauties of our region .

We work every day to promote the Italian food and wine culture in the world, through many activities; that allow you to experience the typical aspects of the place and admire the wonderful landscapes.

Tenuta Torciano is known in the international panorama of wine tourism as a structure for hospitality, where is You can find a wide selection of home-grown wines from the areas of San Gimignano, Greve in Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Scansano and Bolgheri.

In addition to the renowned and prestigious wines of the Estate , is It is possible to appreciate the beauty of the places where the cellars of San Gimignano, Scansano, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Bolgheri stand.

Every year, tourists from all over the world visit our properties. they describe them as one of the most & ugrave; beautiful never seen before, with verdant vineyards and romantic gardens.

The prestige of Tuscan wines

The winery boasts a wide selection of wines , including the best Tuscan appellations; famous - as well as more types appreciated by the American public - such as Malbec, Petit Verdot, Brunello di Montalcino , Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, Chianti Classico , Super Tuscan based on Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri Red, Bolgheri Bianco, Vernaccia di San Gimignano , Morellino di Scansano, Vin Santo, Passito and many others.

The wines feature elegant labels enriched with gold and silver details and are packaged in refined packaging, with an average selling price of 45 euros per bottle including shipping. The efficient logistics system guarantees the home delivery of most customers in 2-3 working days from the moment the order is placed.

Although the sought-after labels and the high cost of the individual bottles at the time aroused perplexities; of many competitors, Tenuta Torciano Winery is is immediately established in the distribution of wine to private consumers in America and remains today one of the most successful wineries in its sector.