Val di Magra

About the wine

The Val di Magra IGT covers a specific area in the Lunigiana region of Tuscany, bordering Liguria and Emilia-Romagna. The viticulture here is defined by a unique microclimate that blends Mediterranean and continental influences, characterized by significant rainfall and high diurnal temperature shifts, which favor the production of fresh, aromatic white wines and balanced, approachable reds. Unlike much of Tuscany, the region is not dominated by Sangiovese or Trebbiano, but rather by a diverse ampelographic heritage including Vermentino, Albarola, Durella, and Pollera Nera. The disciplinare reflects a historical tradition of 'viti maritate' (vines trained on live trees) and modern specialized vineyards, focusing on wines that express the specific terroir of the Magra river valley. The IGT allows for a wide range of varietal expressions, emphasizing local indigenous grapes alongside international varieties like Merlot.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the Lunigiana territory within the province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany. It encompasses parts of the municipalities of Fivizzano, Casola in Lunigiana, Aulla, Licciana Nardi, Tresana, Villafranca in Lunigiana, Podenzana, Pontremoli, Filattiera, Mulazzo, Bagnone, Fosdinovo, Carrara, Massa, and Montignoso. The zone is defined by the Magra river valley, extending from the Apennine foothills toward the Tyrrhenian coast.