Philosophy
The Tenuta Prima Pietra vineyard sits in natural surroundings.
The single 11-hectare south-southwest facing vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. At 450 meters above sea level, the highest along the Tuscan Coast, the soil is abundant in fossils and ferrous clay.
The advantageous and isolated position of the winery allows the vines to enjoy the protection and the number of needs is therefore lowered.
The approach to natural grape growing at Prima Pietra started with small steps a few years ago. The decision to work toward organic certification began in 2014 and was achieved in 2016.
Winemaker
Cecilia Leoneschi
Winemaker Cecilia Leoneschi leads the estate with flair and firmness. For Cecilia, great wines are made in the vineyard. Each vine, each bunch of grapes and each single grape is looked after and handled with the utmost care and attention.
“Our aim is to produce the exceptional quality that our soil permits us to make, yielding extraordinary personality and integrity in our wine.”
Prima Pietra
Our History
LAND PURCHASED AND VINEYARD PLANTED
Massimo Ferragamo locates and buys the land for his project. Work begins immediately in order to plant the vineyard that same year.
2002
FIRST HARVEST
The first harvest is celebrated in September 2007 after five years of work.
2007
96 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING
In only its third vintage, Prima Pietra receives an important recognition in the international wine world: James Suckling gives the 2009 vintage 96 points.
2009
THE NEW CELLAR
Works begin on the new cellar at Tenuta Prima Pietra, scheduled to end by summer 2019.
2016
New opening
After the renovation works, the cellar finally opens its doors to whoever wants to understand more about this beautiful reality and its wines.