Located in the famous and beautiful medieval city of San Gimignano, Tenuta Torciano sits at the center of Tuscan history and culture, surrounded by rolling hills covered in vineyards, olive groves and oak woods, with the famous towers of San Gimignano overlooking the waterpark of the river Elsa.
Our cellar and restaurant offer a pleasant, tranquil atmosphere with panoramic views, perfect for a reception with wine tasting or any of the fun activities organized on our property. The newly instituted Oasis Farm is self-sufficient and sustainable, giving the estate a homely, lived-in feel.
Our animal family keeps growing, with unique new members including chickens, ducks and even peacocks. Together with our trained staff, Tenuta Torciano lets guests walk with these magnificent creatures in their native habitat.
Agroforestry
Geese at work in the vineyards
The company has recently chosen a biological model of Agroforestry, leaving about 20 geese in the vineyards to reduce chemical treatments. The geese unwittingly do a very important job: they feed on weeds, removing the need to cut them with mechanical tools or chemical herbicides and cutting fuel consumption. Their light step also keeps the soil from compacting, so fertility is not reduced.
The principle of Agroforestry is a system built on the coexistence of green crops and animals on the same land, for a virtuous, self-sustainable agriculture. Respecting the environment while combining our love of the work with quality production has led us to experiment with low environmental impact viticulture. Alongside the geese, the estate has also welcomed Horses, used for riding lessons, horseback riding and "pet therapy" for children.
At Tenuta Torciano humans and animals are one family: it often happens that Camillo the Duck welcomes you at the entrance, or that faithful Dante, our noble hunting dachshund, greets you and asks for a lot of cuddles.
Find out more about our Natural Oasis on the website: www.torciano.com
