Quintosapore

What Quintosapore does

Quintosapore is a vertically integrated, family-owned regenerative farm and artisanal food producer founded in 2019 by twin brothers Alessandro (Ale) and Nicola (Nic) Giuggioli and their sister Livia Giuggioli Firth, operating from a 90-acre estate in Città della Pieve, Umbria, on the Tuscan-Umbrian border. The farm applies a biomimicry-based approach combining regenerative, biodynamic, organic, agroforestry, effective microorganisms, and biochar methods to cultivate more than 1,600 heritage and heirloom plant varieties, including approximately 160 tomato varieties, 400 fig trees, 1,000 Paulownia trees, and roughly one hectare of olive grove. All products are organically certified and hand-harvested, then transformed in the on-site Farm Kitchen Lab into Soil-to-Jar artisanal goods: extra virgin olive oil, heritage tomato passatas in three colors, ready-made sauces and soups, preserved vegetables (sott'olio), smoked caponata, jams and compotes, condiments, and chili flakes.

The company operates three revenue streams: (1) direct-to-consumer e-commerce via a Shopify storefront shipping to 30+ countries, (2) wholesale distribution through premium stockists including La Rinascente (Italy), Selfridges (UK), Natoora (UK), Formaggio Kitchen (USA), and Casa Del Gusto (Netherlands), and (3) The Quintosaporean Club, a subscription service priced at $88 per month delivering weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly boxes of fresh produce and prepared goods with a private farmer concierge. A fourth stream consists of on-site Soil-to-Fork experiences, truffle-hunting events, and celebrity dinners that drive brand awareness and incremental revenue. Primary customer segments are affluent organic food enthusiasts, experiential dining travelers, and premium retailers seeking differentiated artisanal products with strong provenance stories.

The business depends on founder-led operations, celebrity endorsements (Stanley Tucci, Colin Firth, Nancy Silverton, Christiana Figueres), and earned media coverage in outlets such as CNN, The Times, The Economist, Forbes, and Condé Nast Traveller. Quintosapore has received multiple recognitions including Europe's Top 50 Farmers 2026, Forbes' Best Ready-Made Pasta Sauce 2025, and Country & Town House's Best International Wellness Retreats 2026. The company is privately held with no disclosed venture capital or institutional investment, operates without a mobile app, and has no public technology integrations beyond its Shopify storefront.

Name

Quintosapore

Legal name

Quintosapore

Website

https://quintosapore.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quintosapore is a family-owned regenerative farm in Umbria, Italy, producing certified-organic artisanal Soil-to-Jar products from 1,600+ heritage varieties, sold via DTC e-commerce, premium retailers (Selfridges, La Rinascente, Natoora), and an $88/month subscription club serving affluent consumers and experiential diners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Organic Food Production

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121), Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219), Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

Herb Farming (Basil, Parsley, Cilantro, Mint, Dill) (AFAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Herb, Spice & Medicinal/Aromatic Plant Farming (AFAGAKAE), Culinary Herb Farming (Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Mint, Parsley) (AFAGAGAD), Dried Herbs & Herb Blends (AFAJANAC)

Keywords

• Organic farm products
• Regenerative agriculture
• Artisanal food preserves
• Heritage seed varieties
• Farm-to-table experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Città della Pieve, Umbria

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Soil-to-Jar Product Sales: E-commerce and retail sales of artisanal preserved products (sauces, condiments, oils, jams) made from farm-grown organic vegetables. Products sold through own Shopify store and international retail partners.
2. The Quintosaporean Club Subscription: Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly subscription box delivery of fresh organic produce, prepared meals, Soil-to-Fork jars, salts, olive oil, and wine. Includes private farmer concierge chat access and exclusive event access.
3. Farm Experiences: Soil-to-fork dining experiences, farm tours, and events hosted at the farm in Umbria, including celebrity dinners, workshops, and private events.
4. Wholesale/B2B: B2B wholesale supply to premium retailers and restaurants including La Rinascente, Selfridges, Natoora, and specialty food stores internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quintosapore is a vertically integrated biomimic farming project producing artisanal organic Seed-to-Jar and Soil-to-Fork food products. The farm grows 1,600+ heritage plant varieties in Umbria, Italy, and prepares limited-edition products (olive oils, sauces, passatas, preserved vegetables, jams, condiments, ready meals) in its Farm Kitchen Lab using only hand-harvested organic ingredients from the property. The company sells these products through its own e-commerce store, premium retail partners (Selfridges, La Rinascente, Natoora), a subscription box service (The Quintosaporean Club), and on-site farm experiences.

Product overview

Quintosapore is a vertically integrated farming project operating from seed-to-jar, producing artisanal Soil-to-Fork food products. The product portfolio includes: (1) Specialty Food Products sold through their online shop and retail partners - including extra virgin olive oil, heritage tomato passatas in multiple colours, ready-made sauces (Sugo all'Aglione, Genovese Vegetariana), preserved vegetables (Caponata Affumicata, Caviale di Melanzane, Carciofi Sott'Olio, Zucchine Sott'Olio, Pomodori Verdi Sott'Olio), condiments (Alioli all'Aglione, Battuto di Aglione, Fiocchi di Peperoncino), jams and compotes (Composta di Fragole Antiche, Composta di Scosciamonaca, Composta di Pomodoro Piccante), and ready meals (Vellutata di Zucca e Truffle); (2) The Quintosaporean Club subscription box service delivering fresh produce and products weekly or monthly; (3) Farm Experiences including soil-to-fork dining, truffle hunting, and educational workshops. The company operates a Farm Kitchen Lab where all products are prepared in small batches using only organically certified hand-harvested seasonal vegetables from their farm in Umbria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Quintosaporean Club: A subscription box service delivering fresh organic vegetables, semi-prepared meals, Soil-to-Fork jars, salts, olive oil, and wine weekly or monthly to members' doors.

Products and services

• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico) Organic extra virgin olive oil from the 2025-2026 harvest campaign, made from hand-harvested olives grown on the farm in Città della Pieve, Umbria. Available in 250ml and 500ml sizes.
• Heritage Tomato Aglione Sauce (Sugo all'Aglione)

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HUMUS GatheringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Second annual HUMUS gathering hosted at Quintosapore, bringing together farmers, philosophers, artists, and investors to explore connections between soil, humanity, and soul. Partners included Slow Food Italia, Schumacher College, Ocean Foundation, and other organizations.
• NatooracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024UK's leading supplier of exceptional, seasonal, sustainably sourced produce. Stocks Quintosapore products (Zucchine sott'Olio and Sugo all'Aglione) in London stores (Chiswick, Notting Hill, Chelsea, Bermondsey) and via home delivery app. Colin Firth attended launch event.
• Candiani DenimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Partnership exploring intersection of regenerative farming, soil health, circular fashion, and food. Quintosapore and Candiani Denim collaborated on events and content examining how fashion and agriculture can intersect for sustainability. Featured at Green Carpet Fashion Awards with vegetables grown from denim waste.
• Outrage & Optimism PodcastminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Christiana Figueres and Paul Dickinson recorded podcast episode 'You Are What You Eat: Soil, Seeds and Social Justice' at Quintosapore, exploring regenerative agriculture and food systems.
• La RinascenteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian luxury department store chain stocks Quintosapore products at Milan (Piazza del Duomo) and Florence (Piazza della Repubblica) locations.
• SelfridgesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium UK department store at Oxford Street, London stocks Quintosapore products.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sous Chef: UK specialty food retailer curating premium artisanal and heritage ingredients from small producers worldwide. Comparable in carrying premium Italian preserved foods, vegetables, and oils via DTC e-commerce, with a similar customer base of passionate home cooks and food enthusiasts.
• La Vialla: Italian Tuscan family biodynamic farm producing organic wines, olive oils, sauces, preserves, and pasta with DTC e-commerce and global shipping. Direct peer in product category, family-owned regenerative Italian model, food tour experiences, and direct-to-consumer international distribution.
• Blue Hill at Stone Barns: Farm-to-table restaurant on a working regenerative farm in New York's Hudson Valley. Comparable in combining regenerative agriculture with elevated culinary experiences, chef-driven storytelling, and a destination dining model. Quintosapore's celebrity chef dinners and farm experiences mirror this positioning.
• Polyface Farm: Virginia-based regenerative farm known for biodiversity, rotational grazing, and direct-to-consumer sales. Comparable in regenerative-agriculture philosophy, family-run brand, and educational farm experiences, though Polyface focuses more on livestock while Quintosapore emphasizes biodiversity of plant varieties.
• Formaggio Kitchen: Cambridge, USA specialty food retailer curating artisanal Italian, Mediterranean, and farm-direct products with strong provenance storytelling. Comparable in carrying premium Italian pantry products, customer base of food enthusiasts, and selective small-producer sourcing model — and is a current retail partner of Quintosapore.
• White Oak Pastures: Georgia, USA regenerative farm producing pasture-raised meats and vegetables with on-site dining, farm tours, and DTC/retail. Comparable as a vertically integrated regenerative farm operating DTC, retail, and agritourism experiences with sustainability as core brand.
• Apricot Lane Farms: California regenerative, biodynamic farm growing 200+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs with DTC channels, farm tours, and a strong biodiverse-farming brand story. Closely comparable to Quintosapore in philosophy (biodiversity-led regenerative), experiential component, and premium DTC positioning.
• Natoora: UK-based sustainable produce supplier and retailer focused on seasonal, regeneratively-grown ingredients. Comparable in mission (exceptional flavour, sustainability, traceability), customer base (chefs and premium consumers), and retail/wholesale model. Natoora is also a current distribution partner of Quintosapore, underscoring direct overlap in product category.
• Daylesford Organic: UK organic farm estate with its own retail stores, restaurants, and DTC e-commerce. Comparable in operating model (farm + retail + experiences), premium organic positioning, and direct-to-consumer heritage produce offerings. Daylesford demonstrates the scale pathway Quintosapore could follow.

Emerging players

• Heckfield Place: UK luxury hotel with its own working farm, two restaurants, and wellness programming centered on regenerative agriculture. Comparable in offering farm-to-table experiences tied to regenerative farming, premium hospitality, and elite customer base — overlapping with Quintosapore's agritourism positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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