A Hidden Gem in Tuscany: Why Colle Santa Mustiola Wins Every Heart

If you’re searching for the best wine in Chiusi and Chianciano Terme, look no further than Colle Santa Mustiola Winery—a small, family-run estate with a soul as ancient as the Etruscan land it stands on.

What makes this winery so extraordinary?

• It cultivates 28 rare Sangiovese clones, including five pre-phylloxera clones from 1870.

• It remains intentionally small, authentic, and artisanal—you will never find their wines in supermarkets.

• The owners, Fabio and Monica, share the same values we cherish: slow living, green living, and deep respect for the land.

Colle Santa Mustiola isn’t just a winery.
It’s a journey through 2,600 years of wine history.

An Ancient Story Etched in the Land

The roots of this estate go all the way back to the 6th century BC, when the legendary Etruscan ruler Lucumone Porsenna transformed ancient Camars (modern-day Chiusi) into one of the most powerful Etruscan cities.

Fun fact:
The Etruscans were the only ancient civilization that allowed women to drink wine during the symposia.
A pleasantly progressive detail that makes this land even more intriguing.

Fast forward to the 1980s, when Fabio Cenni began his research on the property. While cultivating the land, he made an unbelievable discovery:

An Etruscan tomb dating back 2,600 years beneath his vineyard.

Night after night, after tending the vineyards, he would carefully excavate and protect the site.
Today, that ancient tomb has been transformed into the estate’s spectacular underground wine cave—a tasting environment unlike any other in Tuscany.

Wine Tours & Tastings at Colle Santa Mustiola (2026 Prices)

1. Basic Tasting – 60 minutes

• Vineyard tour with agronomic explanations

• Entry into the authentic Etruscan tomb-cellar

• Tasting of 3 wines (two reds + one rosé)

• Served with focaccia, cold cuts, and cheese

• Standing tasting
  Price: €25 per person

2. Top Tasting – 90 minutes

• Vineyard tour + Etruscan cave visit

• In-depth enological explanation

• Tasting of 4 wines (two reds, one rosé, and a special Sangiovese Cuvée)

• Served with focaccia, cold cuts, cheese

• Seated tasting – max 6 people
  Price: €35 per person

3. Special Tastings (Old Vintages)

Available on request – price varies according to the selection.

Useful Booking Information

Minimum reservation: 2 people
Maximum: 15–20 people
Worldwide shipping available from the winery.

Contacts:
Monica: +39 347 688 2970
Fabio & Monica | Az. Agr. Colle Santa Mustiola
Where: Via delle Torri 86/A – 53043 Chiusi (SI)
Website: www.poggioaichiari.it

Why This Winery Belongs on Your Tuscany Itinerary

Here’s why we personally love and recommend Colle Santa Mustiola to all our guests:

• It’s small, real, and human—no mass tourism.

• The wines are rare, deeply connected to the terroir, and crafted with ancient clones.

• The story of the Etruscan tomb turned wine cave is unforgettable.

• Their philosophy mirrors ours: country slow living, authenticity, and sustainability.

• Every visit feels personal—Fabio and Monica welcome you as friends, not tourists.

If you want an experience that captures the true spirit of Tuscany, this is it.

Planning Your Visit to Chiusi or Chianciano?

Don’t miss the chance to taste one of the most historically rooted Sangioveses in Italy.

👉 Book your wine tour directly with the winery (reservations required).
👉 Add this experience to your stay for an authentic Tuscan memory.