I am Elisabetta, and since I was a child, I preferred playing in the garden rather than with dolls. My love for plants and animals has never left me, and despite my job keeping me in the city, my heart has always been drawn to the countryside. So, finally, in 2012, I permanently moved to Maremma in Scansano, where I immediately started cultivating vines. My dream is to bring into the glass only what my plants have found through their roots in the depths of unpolluted soil and through their leaves in clean air, rain, and the warmth of the sun. Is it a dream? Perhaps, but we at Poggio la Luna are working towards it with dedication and passion.
THE PRODUCTS
The love for nature is the foundational principle behind all our business operations, and each product guarantees it. Not only organic wine, but also extra virgin olive oil, honey, and grappa. The fruits of labor and passion at Poggio La Luna give life to a product line that expresses an unmistakable viticultural vocation: the Maremma Toscana. Our company’s production includes:
- Wine from the DOCG Morellino di Scansano.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Maremma Honey.
Naturally, the absolute protagonist of our production is wine. Our cellar is surrounded by vineyards in a land of gentle hills that bring peace to the soul and hearts of visitors.
THE TERRITORY
Our Organic Farm Poggio la Luna is located between Scansano and Saturnia in the heart of the Maremma Toscana, in a still somewhat “wild” territory. Scansano lies between two rivers, the Ombrone and the Albegna, in an area of the Maremma Toscana that remains uncontaminated. In these gentle hills, vineyards alternate with olive groves, and wild boars and deer are the eternal antagonists of the vine-growers. This territory has been inhabited since Etruscan times, and they undoubtedly had an eye for choosing the best locations for their settlements. Saturnia is located a few kilometers from Scansano, also in the hilly area of the Maremma. It is particularly known for its natural thermal springs, which flow at a constant temperature of 37.5°C. The Saturnia hot springs are surrounded by lush and unspoiled nature, with green hills and breathtaking landscapes.
PAIRINGS
LOCAL CUISINE
In our vast and unspoiled lands of Maremma, one of Tuscany’s most iconic dishes is born: Acquacotta, a rustic soup composed of simple and genuine ingredients carefully gathered from the garden and henhouse: tomatoes, onions, celery, extra virgin olive oil, and Tuscan bread. In a large terracotta pot, finely chopped onions are sautéed in extra virgin olive oil. Carrots and celery are added to bring sweetness and freshness, while garlic enriches the base with its intense aroma. Juicy red tomatoes are added to the sauté. Pure water, poured with slow and precise movements, transforms everything into a soup that simmers gently, blending the aromas and flavors.
Fresh eggs, collected from the henhouse, are delicately cracked over the bread. Their egg white solidifies slightly while the yolk remains creamy, a golden heart that holds the promise of a nourishing and comforting meal. The hot soup, generously poured, cooks the egg just enough, creating a harmony of textures and flavors.