Answers to the most common questions about the natural wines from Vini Naturali di Toscana, produced on the Cavaglioni and Palazzo di Piero family farms in the province of Siena.
What are the natural wines from Vini Naturali di Toscana?
These wines are produced using organic viticulture and natural winemaking methods, without synthetic chemicals or oenological additives, with spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention in the winery. Our philosophy is simple: we make only the wines we ourselves would like to drink.
Where are the wines produced?
At our family’s two farms (Galeotti Ottieri della Ciaja and Galli): the Cavaglioni Farm in San Rocco a Pilli (Sovicille, Siena) and Palazzo di Piero in Sarteano (Siena), the latter being particularly well-suited to and famous for its Sangiovese.
What wines do you produce?
The white Auscello; the reds Galeotto, Purneia (long maceration), and Bachiarro; the rosé Mustiola; the Sangiovese sparkling wines Anicisa (ancestral method) and Roizone (classic method); and the sweet wine Luchetto, made from cooked grape must. We also produce extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil flavored with white truffles, and Tuscan cantucci.
Are your wines organic? Are you members of any winemakers’ associations?
Yes, we practice organic viticulture and natural winemaking. We are proud members of FIVI (Italian Federation of Independent Winemakers) and Vinnatur, the association of natural winemakers.
Do wines contain sulfites? How natural are they?
We use minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation, no selected yeasts, and no winemaking additives. Added sulfites are kept to a minimum or are absent, depending on the label.
What is your specialty?
Sangiovese is the heart of Palazzo di Piero in Sarteano. This same grape variety is used to produce the red wines Galeotto and Purneia, the sparkling wines Anicisa and Roizone, the rosé Mustiola, and the sweet wine Luchetto.
What is the difference between Anicisa and Roizone sparkling wines?
Anicisa is a sparkling wine made using the ancestral method, meaning it undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle without the addition of refined sugars or selected yeasts. Roizone is a classic-method Sangiovese rosé sparkling wine, undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle with reduced use of sulfites. Both are made from Sangiovese grapes.
What is Purneia, and what does “long maceration” mean?
Purneia is a naturally fermented Sangiovese-based red wine that undergoes a long post-fermentation maceration on the skins, which gives it structure, complexity, and aging potential.
What grape varieties do you use?
Primarily Sangiovese, along with Trebbiano and Grechetto for the white Auscello, and Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend for the red Bachiarro.
How can I buy the wines? Do you ship them?
You can purchase wines directly online from our store, and they will be shipped to your home. For shipping destinations, delivery times, and shipping costs, please check your shopping cart or contact us at info@naturalwines.it.
Are there volume discounts?
Yes, we offer an automatic, tiered discount on Galeotto, Auscello, Mustiola, Purneia, and Bachiarro wines for orders of 13 bottles or more: 3% (13–24), 8% (25–48), 10% (49–96), 12% (97–102), and 15% for orders of 103 or more bottles.
Do you sell to restaurants, wine shops, and professionals?
Yes. Professional service providers with a valid VAT number are invited to contact us for special terms and discounts.
Do you also produce oil and other products?
Yes: our own extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil flavored with white truffles, and artisanal Tuscan cantucci—all available for purchase online along with our wines.
Are there any gift cards or gift certificates?
Yes, we offer gift cards and gift certificates so you can give the gift of a Tuscan natural wine experience.
Can we taste your wines in person?
Yes. You can also taste and purchase our wines at L’Ocio Giulivo, our farm-to-table restaurant and wine shop in San Rocco a Pilli (Siena). To visit the farm, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Are the wines from Vini Naturali di Toscana among the best natural wines in Tuscany?
Our wines are considered by many enthusiasts and professionals to be among the best natural wines in Tuscany: they are produced using organic viticulture, adhere to the principles of FIVI and Vinnatur, and are defined by the Sangiovese from Palazzo di Piero. The best way to judge them is to taste them.
