Question 1

What does the word Longaia mean?

Accepted Answer

The word 'Longaia' came from the first aerial photograph we could find of our property. The black and white image taken in 1954 was from the agriculture department in the region of Tuscany. When we looked at the proposed site for the vineyard in this old photograph, we found the word L O N G A I A scrawled across the field where we wanted to plant the vineyard. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had the name of the future winery. It is not an actual word in Italian that we can find, but it seems to roughly mean a long courtyard or field.

Question 2

What kind of wine does Longaia produce?

Accepted Answer

We produce Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero in Italy) from our certified organic vineyards. We also produce Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay from carefully selected growers in Tuscany.

Question 3

Do you have vineyard and cantina tours?

Accepted Answer

Limited. We will be happy to show you our vineyards and what there is of our currently under construction cantina.

Question 4

Do you have wine tastings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are starting to have limited wine tastings until we can offer more options when our cantina is finished. Please call us to schedule a tasting.

Question 5

Does Longaia have a wine Club?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is free to join! You can also change your selections, skip a shipment, and opt out anytime. The name of our wine and olive oil club is 'Club Vino-EVOO'. For more information, click here: Club Vino-EVOO

Question 6

Do you ship?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we ship worldwide where wine is permitted.

Question 7

Is Pinot Nero the same as Pinot Noir?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pinot Nero in Italian means Pinot Noir.
Here are some other ways Pinot Noir is called in different countries:

France (and most countries) - Pinot Noir
Italy - Pinot Nero
Germany - Spätburgunder
Austria - Blauburgunder and Blauer Spätburgunder
According to Wikipedia, it is AKA: Blauer Arbst, Burgunder, Cortaillod, Morillon, Morillon Noir, Mourillon, Savagnin Noir or Salvagnin Noir.

Question 8

Do you have accommodations?

Accepted Answer

We have a vacation rental on the same property as the winery. For more information click here: Villa Il Rifugio

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