La Frustaia

La Frustaia is a wine estate in Liguria, located in Luni near the border with Tuscany. The winery is run by Eloisa Copedè, who acts both as owner and winemaker.

Scale & Vineyard

  • The estate covers about 7 hectares in total, of which approximately 5 hectares are planted with vines.

  • Vineyard altitudes range from near sea level up to around 400 meters.

  • Some vines are quite old (50 years or more), while others are more recently planted.

Grape Varieties & Cultivation

  • They grow several grape varieties: white grapes such as Vermentino, Albarola, Trebbiano, Malvasia; and red / non‐native varieties including Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, and also Ciliegolo.

  • The estate is in conversion to biodynamic cultivation.

  • Viticultural practices emphasize natural balance, biodiversity, and respect for the local environment.

Philosophy

  • They believe in honesty in their wine‐making: asking why every action is done, not following trends without reflection.

  • “Territory” (terroir) for Eloisa means more than soil or climate: it’s the whole set of living conditions—exposure, altitude, microclimate, organisms above and below ground—that define what the vineyard can be.

  • Interventions are minimal: auxiliary elements (flora, fauna, insects) are welcomed; they plant hedges and native species around the vines; maintain cover crop between rows; encourage a rich soil life.

Wines & Style

  • Their wine line includes names such as Guado alla Volpe, Il Gaggio, Il Gaggio dell’Uceliera, and Provasco.

  • The styles span white, rosé, and red; the wines aim to reflect place more than vintage or varietal prominence alone.

Character & Vision

La Frustaia is a project about patient work, observation, and respect. It’s not rushing for production, but careful cultivation of balance—both in the vineyard ecosystem and in the wines themselves. Eloisa’s work is attentive to detail, grounded in seeing the vineyard as an entire living system.

 

Address and Contact Information

The address for the La Frustaia winery is:

  • Via Europa 3, 19034 Luni (La Spezia), Italy

For inquiries, you can also contact them through the Enoteca Regionale della Liguria:

  • Phone: +39 0187 677406

  • Email: info@enotecaregionaleliguria.it