Factory of San Martino - Giuseppe Ferrua

In the Vineyard

Biodynamic agriculture is based on a very close relationship between man and the vineyard. Without the use of fertilizers and chemicals, it's impossible to "guide" production, so we must carefully observe the plants and the soil and respect their timing. In a certain sense, the vines guide us, not the other way around. On our farm, we take into account the rhythms of the astral cycles and their influence on the plants. Using the biodynamic calendar, we plan the various agricultural activities to re-establish the proper connection between heaven and earth and obtain better products in terms of quality and health. To achieve this, we use biodynamic preparations, starters that promote the interaction between the soil and the vines. These are used at specific times of the year to energize and revitalize the soil and plants. Preparation 500 (horn manure), for example, is used to trigger the humus-forming processes, and 501 (horn silica) to stimulate the functions of light and heat. Both preparations are dynamized and then sprayed on the soil and plants. During the winter, when the soil is resting during the inhalation phase, we practice green manuring. This involves cultivating a mixture of herbs, each of which performs a specific regenerative and soil-improving function.

In the Cellar

When we bring the grapes to the cellar, they are a pure expression of the terroir, and we want them to remain that way throughout the winemaking process, right up to bottling. This is why we don't use external yeasts, whether from laboratories or other sources. Fermentation, the transformation of grape sugars into alcohol, occurs naturally. We manage the cellar work without the use of additives or fining agents. Furthermore, the wine is generally unfiltered, and sulfur dioxide levels are kept to a minimum, preserving the authenticity and quality of our grapes. Biodynamic methods achieve expressions of vine maturity that are profoundly linked to the land, the vintage climate, and the varietal character of the plant. This expresses its entirety, a complexity of aromas and sugars, in a more complete and profound form, expressing a unique terroir that yields a unique and simply inimitable wine. The result in the bottle is an extremely pronounced character that always surprises with its rich, generally very direct taste experience. These are wines that vary from year to year, are never the same and are capable of astonishing even the most expert of tasters.

Rooms and Apartments

La Fabbrica di San Martino , on the hills of Lucca , offers rooms, suites and apartments immersed in the Tuscan countryside, just 5 km from the historic centre.
The 1751 residence, restored respecting the original style, combines authentic charm, privacy and comfort, with splendid views of the walls of Lucca and the surrounding hills.