Tenuta San Francesco

Welcome to Tenuta San Francesco, or Tay-noo-tah Sahn Frahn-chay-skoh, a place that is less a simple winery and more a living museum of viticultural history. We are situated in the Tre-mon-tee Valley, the rugged, verdant…

As we step deeper into the vineyard, I want you to look closely at the vines themselves. You will notice that they do not look like the neat, low-slung rows you might see in Tuscany or Napa Valley. …

Now, let us discuss the star of this estate: the Teen-toh-ray grape. The name 'Tintore' comes from the Italian word for 'dyer,' referring to the deep, intense pigment of the grape's skin and juice. …

While the red Tintore may be the most famous, the white wines of Tenuta San Francesco are equally steeped in tradition and personal history. We are standing near the blocks where the indigenous white grapes are grown—specifically…

To truly understand Tenuta San Francesco, one must look beyond the bottle to the broader rural culture of the Lattari Hills. Historically, the farmers of this valley were masters of diversified survival. …

Entering the cellar of Tenuta San Francesco is like stepping into the quiet heart of the mountain. Here, the temperature remains constant, providing the perfect environment for the slow maturation of the Tintore and Per Eva…

As we conclude our vineyard tour, it is worth noting the surprising global connections that this small valley holds. The founder often mentions that this very valley, the Tremonti, was the birthplace of the mother of Mario Cuomo,…

As you prepare to leave the tranquil hills of Tenuta San Francesco, take a moment to breathe in the crisp mountain air one last time. We have journeyed through a landscape that defies the standard narrative of modern viticulture. …