Fattoria San Donato
ファットリア・サン・ドナート
Fenzi family's organic Vernaccia estate since 1932
Fattoria San Donato is a historic wine estate and medieval hamlet in the hills south of San Gimignano, Tuscany, owned and run by the Fenzi family since 1932 and now in its fourth generation. The family practices precision organic farming across the entire property, cultivating roughly 20 hectares of vineyard within a larger estate of about 180 hectares that also includes olive groves, orchards, saffron fields and grain crops. Since the 1990s the estate has produced wines under two DOCG designations, Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti Colli Senesi, alongside Vermentino IGT, San Gimignano DOC Rosso, Vinsanto, rosato, spumante, vermouth and grappa — more than a dozen cuvées in total, grown on Pliocene sandy soils at around 400 meters above sea level. The property also operates as an agriturismo, welcoming guests to restored medieval buildings for cellar tours, tastings, farm-to-table dinners and cooking classes.
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Who Is This For?
For wine lovers seeking authentic, organically farmed Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Tuscan reds, and for travelers wanting a genuine agriturismo experience on a working family estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns Fattoria San Donato?
- The Fenzi family has owned and run Fattoria San Donato, a medieval hamlet south of San Gimignano, since 1932; the estate is now managed by its fourth generation.
- Is Fattoria San Donato organic?
- Yes. The estate follows precision organic farming across its vineyards, olive groves and fields, a practice the Fenzi family adopted long before organic viticulture became widespread in Tuscany.
- What are Fattoria San Donato's signature wines?
- Its flagship wines are Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG — produced in Tradizionale, Angelica and Riserva Benedetta styles — and Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, alongside Vermentino IGT and Vinsanto.
- What food pairs well with Fattoria San Donato's Vernaccia?
- Thanks to its structured, savory character, the estate's Vernaccia pairs well with shellfish, lightly grilled chicken, saffron and ricotta crostini, and Tuscan pecorino cheeses.
- Can visitors tour the winery?
- Yes, Fattoria San Donato operates as an agriturismo with cellar visits, tastings, farm-to-table dinners and cooking classes held in its restored medieval buildings.