Gambassi Terme and the Authentic Charm of the Tuscan Countryside

There is a moment in Tuscany when time seems to slow down. It happens in the late afternoon, when the sun sets over the rolling hills of Gambassi Terme and turns the vineyard rows into long golden ribbons, almost as if they could hum like the strings of an ancient instrument.

This is not a postcard scene. It is everyday life for those who live here — and a rare privilege for travelers who pass through, even just once.

Gambassi Terme lies in the heart of the Valdelsa valley, just a few miles from San Gimignano, in a quieter, more intimate corner of Tuscany that still feels genuine and unspoiled. Here, the hills are not decorative — they work. Their soft curves hold centuries of winemaking tradition, ancient olive groves, and stories of families who have turned the land into a lifelong calling.

One Land, Four Generations

It is from this landscape that the story of Azienda Agricola Santa Lucia began in 1921. Great-grandfather Isaia and his wife Gemma, determined to build their own future, purchased a small estate in Gambassi Terme and laid the foundations for a family tradition that continues today.

The estate takes its name from the ancient 14th-century Franciscan convent of Santa Lucia, which still stands within the property — a quiet reminder of how deeply history and land are intertwined in this part of Tuscany.

Four generations later, the winery is led by brothers Gabriele and Gianluca Gasparri, winemakers by passion before profession. They inherited more than vineyards: they inherited a philosophy. For them, wine is an expression of territory, of manual work, and of deep respect for nature and its rhythms.

Each year, over 120 hectares of Chianti DOCG and Toscana IGT vineyards are harvested using carefully managed natural methods, in harmony with a biodiversity that the Gasparri family protects with dedication and care.

The Living Essence of the Land: Olive Oil and Wine

Across these same hills, more than 4,000 olive trees — including Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino, and Moraiolo varieties — are hand-harvested every November. The olives are cold-pressed within twelve hours, preserving freshness and character.

The result is Paletro, a bright green extra virgin olive oil with notes of fresh olives and almond, and a delicate spiciness that speaks of altitude, sunlight, and crisp autumn mornings in Tuscany.

The wines tell their story in different voices:

• Chianti DOCG
• Toscana IGT
• Refined blends of Sangiovese and Merlot

They meet in the glass with vibrant personality and elegant structure. These are wines made to be shared — to accompany food, conversation, and everyday life — with the same generosity as the landscape that gave them birth.

The Art of Slowing Down

There is something profoundly authentic about visiting Santa Lucia. This is not polished brochure-style wine tourism, but a genuine opportunity to meet the people who work the land and understand how technology and tradition can coexist without losing the soul of a place.

Visits are available by appointment, with guided tastings that allow guests to experience the flavors of this land before taking a piece of it home.

Because, in the end, the wine from these hills is more than a product. It is the sediment of a landscape, the essence of a season, and the story of those who chose to stay — and cultivate.

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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