EVERY CREATION OF FATTORIA ZERBINA stems from a deep bond with the land, listening to the vines’ hidden language and finding
expression through Cristina’s sensitivity, instinct, passion. Only then does earth become wine, wine a work of art. The story begins in 1966, when Vincenzo Geminiani acquired the estate, planted the first vineyards, started production. A decisive turning point came in 1987, when his granddaughter Cristina took over, focusing on elevating Sangiovese, Albana quality. For Sangiovese, especially Pietramora, this meant high-density planting using the traditional albarello system, an avant-garde choice at the time, alongside early clonal selection trials from Romagna, Tuscany. Albana saw equally bold innovation. With Scaccomatto, Cristina introduced noble rot and Sauternes-style harvesting, a demanding approach rewarded with remarkable success from the first vintages. oday, the estate remains true to its founding principles: quality, craftsmanship, deep respect for the environment.