Fattoria Sardi Giustiniani

What Fattoria Sardi Giustiniani does

Fattoria Sardi Giustiniani is a family-owned Tuscan winery and agriturismo operating on a 45-hectare estate located approximately 4-5 km from the city walls of Lucca, in northwest Tuscany between the Alpi Apuane, Appennino mountains, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The property has been held by the Sardi family for over two centuries, with commercial wine production since 1926 and a transition to ICEA-certified organic and biodynamic farming in 2011. Of the 45 hectares, 18 are dedicated to vineyards producing rosé, white, red, sparkling, and vermouth wines under the Colline Lucchesi DOC; the remaining land supports olive groves (1.2 hectares), bee hives, apple orchards, and woodland. Winemaking is led by co-owners Matteo and Mina Giustiniani, both oenologists trained at the University of Bordeaux, with winemaking techniques including biodynamic preparations 500p and 501, spontaneous pied-de-cuve fermentation, sulfite-free Pet-Nat sparkling production, and zero-sulfite red vinification in concrete.

The business operates an exclusively direct-to-consumer model spanning six revenue streams: bottled wine sales, an on-site farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal tasting menus (€65-€95 per person) led by chef Damiano Donati, a 7-apartment agriturismo in a restored 18th-century farmhouse, a 9-bedroom Villa Renaissance sleeping up to 18 guests, private events and weddings, and ancillary food products (olive oil, wildflower honey, apple juice). Distribution is single-country (Italy) with no wholesale or retail network documented; accommodation bookings are handled via the company website and the Lucca Apartments and Villas platform, while wine experiences are booked through prenotazioni.fattoriasardi.com. The company has received international wine press recognition including a Decanter Silver medal and accolades from Falstaff, Guida Espresso, Vitae, and Wine Enthusiast.

The company is structured as a private Italian limited liability entity (Fattoria Sardi s.a.r.l., VAT 02090550464) with no institutional investment, parent company, or external funding. Operations are supported by a team of 8 employees; family ownership is documented across two centuries with current management inheriting the estate in 2002 and returning from France in 2012 to operationalize the estate. Vermouth production is outsourced to Distilleria Indie, and the company has disclosed EU state aid filings for 2020-2023, indicating participation in common Italian agricultural subsidy programs.

Name

Fattoria Sardi Giustiniani

Legal name

Fattoria Sardi s.a.r.l.

Website

https://fattoriasardi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fattoria Sardi Giustiniani is a family-owned Tuscan winery and agriturismo near Lucca, Italy, producing certified organic and biodynamic wines, olive oil, honey, and apple juice on a 45-hectare estate, and hosting guests through a farm-to-table restaurant, seven apartments, and Villa Renaissance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biodynamic Winery and Agriturismo

NAICS

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

SIC

Beverages (2080), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

Keywords

• Organic wine production
• Biodynamic viticulture
• Tuscan agriturismo
• Farm-to-table dining
• Estate hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucca

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wine sales: Direct sales of bottled wines including rosé, white, red, and sparkling varieties. Wines are sold directly from the winery and through on-site tastings.
2. Restaurant and dining: On-site restaurant offering seasonal farm-to-table cuisine prepared by Chef Damiano Donati, including lunch, dinner, and tasting menus.
3. Agriturismo accommodations: Seven apartments in a restored 18th-century farmhouse available for short-term rentals, sleeping guests seeking Tuscan countryside experience.
4. Villa Renaissance rentals: Luxury villa accommodation for up to 18 guests, offering private chef experiences and exclusive event hosting.
5. Events and weddings: Private event hosting including weddings, birthdays, team building, and corporate events with tailor-made catering.
6. Agricultural products: Sales of olive oil (1.2 hectares), wildflower honey, and apple juice produced on the estate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fattoria Sardi Giustiniani produces certified organic and biodynamic wines on an 18-hectare vineyard in Lucca, Tuscany, including rosé, white, red, sparkling, and vermouth wines, alongside estate olive oil, wildflower honey, and apple juice. The estate also operates a farm-to-table restaurant, a 7-apartment agriturismo, the 18-guest Villa Renaissance, and guided wine tasting and vineyard tour experiences.

Product overview

Fattoria Sardi Giustiniani is an Italian winery and agritourism estate located near Lucca, Tuscany, producing certified organic and biodynamic wines alongside food products. The product portfolio centers on rosé wines (Rosé Primavere, Le Cicale) complemented by white wines (Vermentino Sotto Villa, Vallebuia Bianco), red wines (Vallebuia Rosso, Sebastiano, Merlot), sparkling wines (Pet-Nat Rosé and Bianco), and vermouth. Secondary offerings include organic olive oil, wildflower honey, and apple juice. The hospitality division encompasses a farm-to-table restaurant, a 7-apartment agriturismo complex dating to the 18th century, and Villa Renaissance (a 9-bedroom villa sleeping 18). Experiences include vineyard tours, wine tasting sessions, and enogastronomic dining. The estate spans 45 hectares with 18 hectares of vineyards, operating under biodynamic farming principles since 2011.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rosé Primavere

Quantifiable outcome

• ICEA organic certification achieved in 2011
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Distilleria IndiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistilleria Indie produces the Vermouth Rosé for Fattoria Sardi, using their organic Sangiovese, Syrah, and Vermentino grapes. The distillery flavors and transforms the base wine into vermouth using Wormwood, Citrus, Cardamom, China bark, Coriander seeds, Clove, Gentian root, Marjoram, Clary Sage, and Elderberry.
• Damiano DonaticoreOthersChef Damiano Donati leads the restaurant kitchen at Fattoria Sardi, executing a genuine farm-to-table cuisine. He also collaborates on private dinners at Villa Renaissance and provides private chef experiences for villa guests. The farm's open kitchen concept was developed with him.
• Lucca Apartments and VillascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal booking platform used for reservations at Villa Renaissance and agriturismo apartments. Provides international distribution for accommodation bookings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Podere Forte: Biodynamic Tuscan estate in Val d'Orcia producing organic wines alongside olive oil and honey. Comparable in scale, farming philosophy, and diversified estate product portfolio.
• Castello di Ama: Chianti Classico estate combining premium wine production with hospitality, art installations and curated tasting experiences. Closely mirrors Fattoria Sardi's integrated estate-wine-hospitality model in Tuscany.
• Dievole: Tuscan estate in Chianti Classico producing organic wines, extra virgin olive oil and offering agriturismo accommodations and culinary experiences. Closely aligned mid-sized estate with diversified DTC revenue streams.
• Avignonesi: Iconic Tuscan wine estate in Montepulciano producing Vino Nobile and other DOCG wines. Matteo Giustiniani consults for Avignonesi, creating direct operational and stylistic overlap with Fattoria Sardi's biodynamic Tuscan production.
• Rocca di Frassinello: Maremma Tuscan estate designed by Renzo Piano combining premium wine production with on-site hospitality, restaurant and cultural programming. Comparable integrated luxury-estate positioning.
• Petra (Valle di Cecina): Tuscan estate in Suvereto producing premium wines with a strong focus on terroir expression and modern hospitality. Comparable in estate-wine-hospitality positioning and contemporary design-led approach.

Broad incumbents

• Frescobaldi: One of Italy's oldest and largest wine families, operating multiple Tuscan estates (including Nipozzano, Pomino, CastelGiocondo) with global distribution. A broader incumbent benchmark for Tuscan premium wine at scale.
• Banfi (Castello Banfi): Large Tuscan estate in Montalcino combining Brunello production with on-site hospitality, restaurant and wine experiences. Provides a scaled reference point for the integrated estate model.
• Marchesi Antinori: Historic Tuscan dynasty producing Tignanello and Solaia with extensive global distribution and hospitality offerings (including Castello della Sala). Represents the gold-standard Tuscan family-wine benchmark.

Emerging players

• Tenuta San Guido: Producer of Sassicaia in Bolgheri, one of Tuscany's most prestigious estates. While larger and more internationally established, comparable in single-estate heritage positioning and Bordeaux-trained winemaking influence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sardifattoria
• Instagraminstagram.com/fattoriasardi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fattoria-sardi-giustiniani

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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