{"id":9587,"date":"2026-01-21T12:45:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/cantina\/monastero-dei-frati-bianchi\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:17:49","slug":"monastero-dei-frati-bianchi","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/en\/cantina\/monastero-dei-frati-bianchi\/","title":{"rendered":"Monastero dei Frati Bianchi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">MONASTERO DEI FRATI BIANCHI<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" 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width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-9575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7300-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7300-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7300-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7300-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7300-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/li><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0423-1024x681.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-image-9577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0423-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mtvtoscana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0423-400x266.jpg 400w, 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\/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>The Monastero dei Frati Bianchi winery began its history in the early 2000s with the desire to bring back to life the vineyards that once belonged to the ancient monastery of Monte dei Bianchi.<\/p>\n<p>Living and working in Lunigiana means accepting a challenge of steep slopes and hard-working soil, suspended between the peaks of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the strength of the Apuan Alps, and the embrace of the Ligurian Sea.<\/p>\n<p>The winery&#8217;s mission is to &#8220;guard time&#8221;: each row of vines reflects respect for the past and the desire to pass on ancient knowledge through careful, sustainable, and innovative cultivation techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Production therefore focuses on enhancing and celebrating historic grape varieties such as<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Pollera<\/strong>: the essence of local elegance<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Barsaglina<\/strong>: character and structure that speak of the terroir<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Albarola<\/strong>: pronounced savory flavor and mineral freshness<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Durella<\/strong>: vibrant acidity<\/p>\n<p>Alongside these native varieties, Monastero dei Frati Bianchi cultivates international varieties:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Syrah, Merlot<\/strong>, and <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong>, which express surprising strength and aromatic richness.<\/p>\n<p>La Rocca is the beating heart of the winery. This ancient structure, which once overlooked the Lunigiana valleys, has been expertly restored and transformed into a center dedicated to hospitality and wine culture. Surrounded by greenery, it offers a suspended atmosphere where time slows down. It is the ideal place for those seeking a sensory experience that goes beyond simple tasting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p class=\"p1\"><strong>INDIRIZZO<br \/>\n<\/strong>Loc. Margine \u2013 Monte dei Bianchi, 10 54013 Fivizzano (MS)<br \/>\nMobile: +39 340 8360807<br \/>\nHospitality Manager: Giorgio Tazzara<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:giorgio@monasterofratibianchi.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">giorgio@monasterofratibianchi.it<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/monasterofratibianchi.it\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPdmytleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBFc0VsVkxJWTltekhIUHRnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj4maIjodVohT3Ev6fe9E7yPNalOTKxdUKS1JPOqtMn96iogiuJ2gW3gJN9P_aem_mAjjmoAr4kII4jVDjf8PeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.monasterofratibianchi.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tastings<\/li>\n<li>Purchase products at the winery<\/li>\n<li>Shipping to Italy and abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>PRODUCTION AREA<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"geodir-fv-chianti-superiore\">Lunigiana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-links fusion-social-links-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-alignment:left;--awb-box-border-top:0px;--awb-box-border-right:0px;--awb-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-box-border-left:0px;--awb-icon-colors-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-box-colors-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-box-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks color-type-custom\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-facebook awb-icon-facebook\" style=\"color:var(--awb-color6);font-size:16px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Facebook\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Facebook\" aria-label=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>The Monastero dei Frati Bianchi winery began its history in the early 2000s with the desire to bring back to life the vineyards that once belonged to the ancient monastery of Monte dei Bianchi.<\/p>\n<p>Living and working in Lunigiana means accepting a challenge of steep slopes and hard-working soil, suspended between the peaks of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the strength of the Apuan Alps, and the embrace of the Ligurian Sea.<\/p>\n<p>The winery&#8217;s mission is to &#8220;guard time&#8221;: each row of vines reflects respect for the past and the desire to pass on ancient knowledge through careful, sustainable, and innovative cultivation techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Production therefore focuses on enhancing and celebrating historic grape varieties such as<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Pollera<\/strong>: the essence of local elegance<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Barsaglina<\/strong>: character and structure that speak of the terroir<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Albarola<\/strong>: pronounced savory flavor and mineral freshness<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Durella<\/strong>: vibrant acidity<\/p>\n<p>Alongside these native varieties, Monastero dei Frati Bianchi cultivates international varieties:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Syrah, Merlot<\/strong>, and <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong>, which express surprising strength and aromatic richness.<\/p>\n<p>La Rocca is the beating heart of the winery. 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