Fontemorsi winery at Montescudaio

Fontemorsi is a dream come true - the creation of a small high-quality vineyard in an area of Tuscany where for centuries world famous wines have been produced.

Three enterprising friends brought their diverse talents together to establish the Fontemorsi label in 2003. Their aim, to produce top quality red, white and rose wines from organically grown vines.

The village of Montescudaio, to the south of Pisa, is of particular historical interest in an area of outstanding beauty. Close by, overlooking the vineyards, stands a farmhouse recently converted into three holiday apartments, each with magnificent panoramic views. And in the olive groves that surround the house, a large swimming pool has is been built for the use of the guests.

Fontemorsi's 22 hectares are cultivated with both grape vines and olive groves. The wines are based on the traditional Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Malvasia varieties of grape, although the more internationally-acclaimed Merlot and Cabernet varieties are also produced. The extra virgin olive oil is cold pressed using the Frantoio, Maurino Leccino and Pendolino olive.

The winery itself has modern wine-making equipment, using either steel or oak in the fermentation process. At the centre of the ancient village of Montescudaio, Fontemorsi has its own wine bar and shop for direct sales to the public.