2017 Terenzuola "Fosso Di Corsano" Vermentino, Colli Di Luni, Tuscany, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

100% Vermentino from vineyards grown at 370-440 meters above sea level in the towns of Fosdinovo and Castelnuovo. The grapes are from distinct plots featuring sand, loam, and fossil materials. Hand harvesting begins in mid September and continues into the third week of October. Each plot is fermented separately. Finally, the wine aged on the lees for 6 months before being blended/bottled.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The Terenzuola estate was founded in Fosdinovo, in the heart of the Colli di Luni, 350 meters above sea level and just minutes from the coast. Its story began in the early 1930s, when Luigi Giuliani returned from New York after the Great Depression and purchased a small hillside property, cultivating vines, olives, vegetables, and honey for both family use and local markets. In 1993, the current owner, Ivan Giuliani moved to Fosdinovo and began making wine while completing his studies. A formative experience during his military service strengthened his connection to the land and led him to pursue winemaking as a lifelong path. He developed his own style, expanding vineyards across Fosdinovo, Castelnuovo, and Sarzana.

The 1999 harvest marked the start of a major expansion, including new vineyards and the renovation of the winery. By 2007, the estate had grown from 3 to over 15 hectares, extending across the historic Lunigiana region—from the Apuan Alps to the Cinque Terre—and strengthened through a partnership with local farmer Marco Nicolini.

Terenzuola's philosophy is rooted in respect for nature. They work in harmony with the seasons, prioritizing soil health, low-impact treatments, and traditional high-density planting. Using cuttings from their century-old vines and maintaining low yields, they aim to express the true character of the land in every wine. 

The Colli di Luni DOC is half in Liguria, half in Tuscany, and is one of the very few Italian DOCs that cover two regions. In this area, Terenzuola is particular because, unlike other producers, it is the only one that has all of its Vermentino vines on hills at 300-500 meters of altitude. Terenzuola's wines actually need a little time in the bottle to show their best and are able to age well for 3-4 years, improving their characteristics of elegance and sophistication. Its terrain is calcareous mixed with clay planted with high-density vineyards. The high altitude allows for a wide variation in temperature from day to night. All of these conditions give the wine a rare, highly mineral, and structured elegance.