Podere San Cristoforo

The Podere San Cristoforo estate is one of Tuscany's rising stars, "the appellation's most exciting and promising project" according to R. Parker. Parker, "Lorenzo Zonin produces the most fascinating wines in the Maremma."

Situated in the hills not far from the sea, in the commune of Gavorrano, amid vineyards, olive groves and sunflowers, the Podere San Cristoforo estate is characterized by the constant presence of wind, which is the property's key element for ripening the grapes. The soils of the Gavorrano hills have a very high clay content. Of the 45 hectares of the Podere San Cristoforo estate, only 14 are planted with vines. Grape varieties include San Giovese, Petit Verdot and Syrah for the reds, and Vermentino and Trebbiano for the whites.

The vines have been cultivated biodynamically for many years, with low yields and exclusively manual work. All work is focused on the quality of the fruit. Lorenzo Zonin produces great Tuscan wines, extraordinary in their freshness and complexity. Podere San Cristoforo is destined to become one of Tuscany's most renowned estates.