Le Vignette

Le Vignette is a very small, family-run natural wine producer in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is an artisanal project with a strong commitment to traditional, low-intervention methods.

History and Location

  • Location: The winery is located near the town of Seggiano, in the province of Grosseto. This is in the southern part of Tuscany, in the volcanic area of Monte Amiata, which gives the soils a unique, mineral-rich character.

  • Founding: The winery is a project of Giuditta Previtali and Luca, who left their lives in Northern Italy to pursue a passion for natural winemaking.

  • Estate: The estate is comprised of six very small vineyards, totaling just 1.2 hectares. The vineyards are old, ranging in age from 40 to 90 years. They are "mixed vineyards," as was a traditional practice, with a blend of red and white grapes planted together.

Winemaking Philosophy

Le Vignette's winemaking is a direct reflection of its commitment to natural and low-intervention practices.

  • Organic Farming: The vineyards are farmed organically, with a focus on respecting the ancient vines and the volcanic soil. They use very few treatments, relying primarily on copper and sulfur when necessary.

  • Indigenous Grapes: The winery champions a variety of native Tuscan grapes, including Sangiovese, Sangiovese Grosso, Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo, and Colorino for the reds, and Procanico (Trebbiano), Malvasia Toscana, and Ansonica for the whites.

  • Minimal Intervention: In the cellar, their approach is hands-off.

    • Spontaneous Fermentation: Fermentation is done with indigenous yeasts.

    • Co-Fermentation: A key part of their process is the co-fermentation of red and white grapes, a traditional practice that adds complexity and a unique character to the final wine.

    • No Fining or Filtration: The wines are unfined and unfiltered, preserving their natural character.

    • Minimal Sulfur: The use of sulfur is kept to a minimum.

  • Limited Production: Due to the small size of the vineyards, the production is extremely limited, with only about 2,500 bottles produced annually.

Notable Wines

Le Vignette's wines are celebrated for their rustic, authentic character and their unique blend of grapes.

  • Poggiarello Rosso: This is their flagship red wine, a blend of red and white grapes that are co-fermented. It is known for its elegant, rustic character, with notes of red plum, dark berries, and a savory, earthy finish.

  • Giardino Rosso: Another red wine, also a blend, that is known for its vibrant fruit and approachable character.

  • Fusaio Bianco: A white wine, likely a blend of their native white grapes, that is a fresh, clean, and honest expression of the terroir.