Mormoraia: Organic Wine from the Hills of San Gimignano

Few places capture the romance of Tuscany quite like San Gimignano. With its medieval towers, rolling hills and sunlit vineyards, it is a landscape made for wine. Just outside the town, Mormoraia is an organic estate where Tuscan tradition, modern winemaking and a deep respect for the land come together.

Mormoraia produces a range of wines that reflect the character of its surroundings, from the region’s celebrated Vernaccia di San Gimignano to Chianti, Syrah and more. It is a producer that offers a genuine taste of Tuscany in every bottle.

A Tuscan estate with a remarkable history

Mormoraia was once an ancient convent, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. In 1980, Pino Passoni and his wife Franca bought the property with a vision of restoring it as a working agricultural estate.

Over the years, the family renovated the historic buildings, developed the vineyards and created a winery that respects the estate’s past while looking confidently towards the future. In 2012, their son Alessandro took on the running of Mormoraia, continuing the family’s passion for wine, hospitality and the Tuscan countryside.

Today, Mormoraia is both a winery and a beautiful destination, set among the hills with views towards the towers of San Gimignano.

Organic wine with a sense of place

Mormoraia is certified organic and works with a strong respect for the land. The estate produces both wine and extra virgin olive oil, making the most of the rich agricultural heritage of Tuscany.

The vineyards sit in a landscape of vines, olive groves and woodland, creating a natural setting that shapes the character of the wines. Care in the vineyard is matched by a modern approach in the winery, where temperature control and thoughtful ageing help preserve freshness, flavour and balance.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: the star white wine

Mormoraia is particularly known for Vernaccia di San Gimignano, one of Tuscany’s most historic and distinctive white wines. Vernaccia is loved for its freshness, character and gently savoury edge, making it an excellent partner for food.

The estate’s Suavis Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a bright, elegant expression of the grape, while Ostrea and Antalis offer more depth and complexity. These wines can show ripe orchard fruit, floral notes, citrus freshness and the mineral, saline quality that makes Vernaccia so memorable.

Serve chilled with seafood, grilled fish, antipasti, fresh pasta or a plate of Tuscan pecorino.

Beyond Vernaccia: reds with Tuscan character

Mormoraia’s range also explores the region’s red wine traditions. Its Chianti Colli Senesi wines are built around Sangiovese, Tuscany’s signature red grape. Expect bright cherry fruit, gentle spice, refreshing acidity and soft tannins, all the qualities that make Chianti such a versatile food wine.

For something bolder, Agrios is a Tuscan Syrah with dark fruit, black pepper and subtle vanilla notes from oak ageing. It is a lovely match for grilled meats, roast lamb, rich pasta dishes and mature cheeses.

Wine made for the table

The best Tuscan wines are made to be enjoyed with food, and Mormoraia is no exception. The freshness of Vernaccia works beautifully with seafood and lighter dishes, while Chianti is a natural companion for tomato based pasta, pizza and charcuterie.

The estate’s richer reds suit slow cooked dishes, steak, wild mushrooms and the robust flavours of Tuscan cooking. These are wines to open generously, share freely and enjoy over a long lunch or relaxed dinner.

Why Mormoraia is worth discovering

Mormoraia brings together everything that makes Tuscan wine so appealing: a beautiful setting, a family story, organic farming and wines that are expressive without being overcomplicated.

Whether you are discovering Vernaccia for the first time or looking for a characterful Chianti or Syrah, Mormoraia offers a delicious route into the wines of San Gimignano.