A Glass at Sunset: The Art of Wine Tasting in the Heart of Tuscany

05/05/2026

When Wine Becomes Story, Connection and Memory

There are experiences that stay with you for years.
Not because they were spectacular or carefully photographed, but because they left something intangible behind: a certain light, a flavor that lingers, a conversation that could not have happened anywhere else.

More often than not, those experiences involve wine.

A simple glass has the power to open people up, slow the rhythm of the day, and transform an ordinary evening into a memory worth keeping.

Tuscany has the rare ability to amplify this magic.
And the rolling hills of Gambassi Terme, in the heart of Chianti, are where this gift expresses itself with quiet authenticity.

What’s Inside a Glass

“Solatio” from Santa Lucia Winery is born from the sunniest rows of the estate.
A Toscana IGT Red made from Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, its name comes from the warmth of the sun — that slanting summer light that bends the shadows between the vines and warms the clusters to their core.

On the nose, it opens with ripe red fruit, delicate floral notes, and light spice.
On the palate, it is harmonious, with elegant structure and a soft finish that invites a second sip.

It is not a wine that demands attention.
It is a wine that converses.

Like any good companion, it adapts naturally.
It pairs beautifully with refined cuisine, yet feels just as comfortable beside a simple Tuscan dish, a rustic appetizer, or a shared charcuterie board among friends.

Its versatility comes from authenticity — from a land that does not need to show off.

Wine Tasting as a Ritual

Tasting wine at Santa Lucia is not a technical exercise.
It does not require expertise, complex terminology, or elaborate ceremony.

It requires only a willingness to pause.

To observe the color in the glass.
To bring it closer with curiosity.
To listen to what it has to say.

The winery, run by Gabriele and Gianluca Gasparri, welcomes visitors by appointment.
The cellar meets HACCP sanitary standards and offers guests the opportunity to discover how that glass of wine comes to life — from vineyard to press, from fermentation to bottling.

It is a short but meaningful journey that transforms wine from product into story.

For Whom, How and When

An afternoon among the vineyards of Gambassi offers countless possibilities.

A couple seeking an authentic weekend away from crowded tourist routes.
A group of wine enthusiasts eager to explore beyond the catalog wineries.
A family wanting to show their children where the wine on the Sunday table truly begins.

There is no perfect season — each one brings its own light.

Spring offers fresh green shoots and renewal.
Summer warms the earth and intensifies the aromas.
Autumn brings harvest season — the most vibrant time of the agricultural year.
Winter strips the vines bare and reveals the essential structure of the landscape.

In every season, there is something to see, to understand, and to take home in a bottle.

The Secret of Direct Sale

Santa Lucia Winery offers something increasingly rare: direct connection with the producer.

At the family’s retail points in Gambassi, Volterra, Empoli, and Aulla, visitors can purchase bulk or bottled wines. You can choose practical 10 or 20-liter vacuum containers for easy pouring at home, or even bring your own containers.

It is the vineyard arriving at your table — without intermediaries and without distance.

A tradition the Gasparri family has carried forward for over a century, with the same devotion they reserve for the 14th-century Convent of San Lucia located within the estate — a symbol of authenticity in a rapidly changing world.

Book a Visit or Shop Online

The most beautiful way to discover a wine is to meet it where it is born.

Book your visit to the winery in Gambassi Terme, or explore the full selection online at:
👉 www.agrisantalucia.it

Our retail locations welcome you with direct-from-the-vineyard wines, ready to travel from our land to your table.

Discover the Wines of Azienda Agricola Santa Lucia

Shop online and explore the full selection of Chianti wines, Toscana IGT labels, and the extra virgin olive oil Paletro.

Or visit one of our stores and experience Tuscany firsthand.

Our Locations

📍 Santa Lucia Vini | Gambassi Terme (Winery Headquarters)
Via Varna Santa Lucia, 119 – 50050 Gambassi Terme (Florence)
Tel. +39 0571 638900
info@agrisantalucia.com
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–1:00 pm / 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
Sat 8:30 am–1:00 pm

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📍 Volterra
Via S. Lino, 25 – 56048 Volterra (Pisa)
santaluciavolterra@hotmail.it
Tue–Wed–Fri–Sat 9:00 am–1:00 pm / 3:30 pm–7:30 pm
Mon 3:30 pm–7:30 pm
Thu 9:00 am–1:00 pm

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📍 Empoli
Via Livornese, 25 – 50053 Empoli (Florence)
info@agrisantalucia.com
Tue–Sat 9:30 am–1:00 pm / 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Mon 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

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📍 Aulla
Via della Resistenza snc – 54011 Aulla, Massa (Massa Carrara)
info@agrisantalucia.com
Tue–Sat 9:00 am–12:30 pm / 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
Mon closed

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Golden sunset over the rolling vineyards of Chianti in Gambassi Terme, Tuscany, with cypress trees, olive groves and historic Tuscan farmhouses in the Valdelsa countryside – cover image of the blog “Among the Hills of Chianti: Where Time Flows at the Pace of Wine” featuring the authentic wine and olive oil experience of Azienda Agricola Santa Lucia (Santa Lucia Winery) in Gambassi Terme, Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Tramonto dorato sulle colline del Chianti a Gambassi Terme, in Toscana, con filari di vigneti, cipressi, uliveti e casali storici immersi nella Valdelsa – immagine di copertina del blog “Tra le Colline del Chianti: Dove il Tempo Scorre al Ritmo del Vino”, dedicato all’esperienza autentica di vino e olio extravergine dell’Azienda Agricola Santa Lucia (Santa Lucia Winery) a Gambassi Terme, Firenze, Toscana.

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