La Spinosa

What La Spinosa does

La Spinosa is a family-owned certified organic farm and winery founded in 1982 in Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy. The company cultivates vineyards and olive groves under continuous organic certification since 1994 and produces a portfolio that spans Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, several IGT Toscana reds, a white wine, a rosé, a passito dessert wine, and extra virgin olive oil from Tuscan cultivars, including rare indigenous grapes from a historic vineyard parcel.

The business monetizes through four reinforcing channels: wholesale distribution to enoteche, restaurants, hotels, organic specialty retailers, and importers; direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping to more than 30 European countries; an on-site retail and tasting outlet at the Canto di Baccio enoteca, acquired in 2009; and paid agritourism experiences such as cellar tours, cooking classes, and truffle hunting, priced in the €45–€190 per-person range. Wine retail prices span roughly €11 for entry-level labels up to about €78 for the flagship Medoro IGT, indicating a deliberate pyramid from high-volume Chianti up to a low-volume premium tier.

Operationally, La Spinosa is a sub-10-employee privately held family business that has reorganized its production around organic certification and a 2017-built cellar with tasting facilities, and it has accumulated more than 40 international wine awards since 2007. The unit economics are typical of small premium Italian estates: modest absolute scale, limited headcount, and revenue concentrated in harvest-to-harvest vintage cycles with no disclosed institutional capital, M&A activity, or external growth funding.

Name

La Spinosa

Legal name

La Spinosa

Website

https://laspinosa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Spinosa is a family-owned certified organic Tuscan winery and olive oil producer in Chianti Classico, founded in 1982, selling wines, extra virgin olive oil, and agritourism experiences through wholesale, e-commerce across 30+ European countries, and its on-site enoteca.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wineries (312130)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Organic wine production
• Chianti Classico wines
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Wine tourism experiences
• Tuscan agricultural products

Headquarters

HQ city

Barberino Val D'elsa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of organic wines (Chianti DOCG, Chianti Riserva DOCG, rosé, passito, and various IGT wines) through their e-commerce platform and at the Il Canto di Baccio enoteca. Prices range from €11 to €78 per bottle depending on the wine type and vintage.
2. Olive Oil Sales: Sales of extra virgin olive oil (Corbiolo and Particella 14 monovarietal) in various sizes (500ml, 1L, 3L). Prices range from €13 to €73 depending on product and format.
3. Wine Tourism Experiences: Paid experiences including enotours (€45-60), cooking classes (€85-180), truffle hunting with wine tour (€190), and wine & food pairings. Revenue generated from visitor bookings at the estate.
4. Direct Retail Sales at Il Canto di Baccio: The enoteca in Barberino Val d'Elsa serves as both a retail location and tasting room where customers can purchase wines and taste the full production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Spinosa is a certified organic Tuscan farm that produces and sells organic wines (Chianti DOCG, Chianti Riserva, rosé, passito, and IGT Toscana wines) and extra virgin olive oil directly to consumers via its e-commerce platform, the Il Canto di Baccio enoteca, and a global network of selected retailers and distributors. The estate also offers paid wine tourism experiences including cellar tours, wine and food pairings, cooking classes, and truffle hunting. Operations span a 74-hectare estate with 22 hectares of vineyards under organic certification since 1994.

Product overview

La Spinosa is a certified organic farm in Tuscany (province of Florence) producing organic wines and extra virgin olive oil since 1982. The product portfolio centers on organic wines including Chianti DOCG, Chianti DOCG Riserva, rosé (Canto di Baccio), passito (Foco d'Ambra), and various IGT Tuscan wines (Gorgottesco, Marugale, Medoro, Mema, Prunaiolo, 35-15). The estate also produces organic extra virgin olive oil under the Corbiolo and Particella 14 monovarietale brands. Beyond products, La Spinosa offers agritourism experiences including wine tastings, cooking classes, truffle hunting, and farm-to-table dining experiences at their estate and at the enoteca Il Canto di Baccio located in Barberino Val d'Elsa.

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Brands

• Il Canto di Baccio: Wine shop and enoteca located in Piazza Barberini, Barberino Val d'Elsa, offering tastings of La Spinosa's organic wines and local products.

Products and services

• Chianti D.O.C.G. 2024 Certified organic Chianti DOCG red wine made from Sangiovese (85%), Canaiolo (10%), and Colorino (5%) grapes. Medium-bodied with notes of violet and ripe red berries, tannic and dry on the palate. Production of 60,000 bottles per vintage.
• Chianti D.O.C.G. Riserva 2021 Premium organic Chianti DOCG Riserva from 100% Sangiovese grapes, aged 18 months in tonneau and large barrels. Garnet red with notes of ripe berries, tannic and dry. Production: 5,000 bottles.
• Canto di Baccio Rosé 2024 Organic Tuscan rosé IGT Toscana from Sangiovese (95%) and Canaiolo (5%), harvested early for freshness. Intense rosé color with notes of raspberry, strawberry, and fig jam. Production: 4,500 bottles.
• Foco d'Ambra Passito Organic passito wine from Malvasia lunga del Chianti and Trebbiano Toscano, dried for 4 months and aged 5 years in barrique. Amber color with notes of vanilla, apricot jam, and toasted coffee. Production: 800 bottles.
• 35-15 White Wine 2022 Organic white wine from Chardonnay (90%) and Vermentino (10%), fermented and aged in Slavonian oak tonneau with frequent bâtonnage. Golden yellow with tropical fruit, white flowers, and vanilla notes.
• Gorgottesco 2020 Organic red wine from Sangiovese (85%) and Merlot (15%), aged 18 months in medium-toasted tonneau. Intense ruby red with plum and ripe cherry jam aromas, elegant and finely tannic. Production: 6,500 bottles.
• Marugale 2024 White Wine Organic white wine from Trebbiano (70%), Malvasia (20%), Chardonnay (5%), and Viognier (5%). Pale golden yellow with greenish highlights, aromas of acacia, wild flowers, and green apple.
• Medoro 2016 Premium organic red wine from 100% Sangiovese grosso with partial appassimento. Aged over 12 months in French oak and minimum 12 months in terracotta amphorae. Complex with plum, cherry, tobacco, and balsamic notes. Production: 1,000 bottles.
• Mema 2023 Organic red wine meaning 'half maceration' with short skin contact. Fermented in tonneau, aged 18 months. Garnet red, soft and warm with vanilla, butterscotch, and milk chocolate notes.
• Prunaiolo 2018 Organic red wine from Sangiovese (34%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%), and Merlot (33%), with 5% dried Sangiovese. Aged 24 months in barrique and tonneau. Ruby with garnet highlights, notes of ripe fruit, liquorice, and roasted coffee. Production: 4,000-5,000 bottles.
• Corbiolo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic extra virgin olive oil from Frantoio, Leccino, Moraiolo, and Pendolino olives, hand-harvested and cold-pressed within 48 hours at temperatures below 27°C. Available in 500ml, 1lt, and 3lt formats.
• Particella 14 Monovarietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil Monovarietal organic extra virgin olive oil from centuries-old Leccino olive trees that survived devastating frosts of 1956 and 1985. Slightly spicy with intense hints of artichoke and tomato leaves.
• Enotour Classico Classic 2-3 hour wine tour at the estate including visit to the production and aging cellar with explanations of organic production techniques, tasting of 4 wines and extra virgin olive oil paired with bread and bruschetta.
• Wine & Food Experience Cellar visit paired with 4 wines and olive oil, accompanied by a Tuscan chopping board of bruschetta, fresh eggs, vegetables from the organic garden, and homemade cantuccini.
• Wine & Gourmet Experience Premium tasting of 4 wines and olive oil paired with Tuscan appetizers, a first course, and house dessert, including vegetarian options.
• Orto & Fornelli (Garden & Kitchen) Farm-to-table experience exploring the organic vegetable garden, harvesting produce, and preparing and tasting typical Tuscan dishes. Family-friendly.
• Mani in Pasta Cooking Class Hands-on cooking class learning to make bread and pasta with stone-ground ancient grain flours, choosing between tagliatelle, gnocchi, or ravioli.
• Cooking Class di Cantuccini Tuscan cantuccini baking class using locally sourced flour, selected almonds, and fresh eggs, concluded with tasting paired with Foco d'Ambra passito wine.
• Cooking Class di Tiramisù Classic Italian tiramisu cooking class revealing secrets for ideal consistency, with variations for personalizing, paired with Foco d'Ambra passito wine.
• Caccia al Tartufo & Wine Tour Truffle hunting experience in private woodlands with expert truffle hunters, followed by a wine tour with cellar visit and tasting paired with truffle dishes. Full day experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certified organic since 1994
• +3 more outcomes

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