Fosdinovo · since 1989

Hillside wine, between Liguria and Tuscany

At 350–480 metres, on the ridge above the valley, we grow Vermentino and our native grapes with natural methods and a single goal: honest wines that taste of where they are born.

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Our cellar

Where our Vermentino takes shape.

One family, one hill, one vineyard

Podere Lavandaro is a family-run estate in Fosdinovo, in the province of Massa-Carrara, perched on a hill ridge 350–480 metres above sea level, right on the border between Liguria and Tuscany.

Our first bottles date to 1989. Since then, year after year, production has grown in quantity and quality, thanks to the passion and dedication of Marco Taddei, joined since 2016 by his son Francesco, an AIS sommelier.

Our story
The Podere Lavandaro vineyards above Fosdinovo
  • 1989Our first harvest
  • 350–480 mVineyard altitude
  • 5 haHectares of vineyard
  • ~22,000Bottles of Vermentino
We look for simple wines that are ready to drink, in a plainly traditional style, respecting as much as possible the aromas and flavours that come straight from the vine.
— The Taddei family

Wines

Our wines

From Vermentino, the heart of our hill, to reds from traditional grapes and an original passito: a small, carefully tended range that tells the story of Fosdinovo.

Rosato — Rosé
Rosé

Rosato

Rosé

A rosé from Vermentino Nero made by the salasso method: fresh and delicate, with small red-fruit aromas. Perfect for aperitifs and summer dining.

Costa Toscana IGTDetails

Awards

Recognised where it matters

  • Top Wine — Slow Wine 2026

    Top Wine — Slow Wine 2026

    Vermentino Superiore

  • Best Italian Rosé — Vino Eccellente 2025

    Best Italian Rosé — Vino Eccellente 2025

    Rosato · Costa Toscana IGP

  • Premio Qualità Italia 2023

    Premio Qualità Italia 2023

    Vermentino Colli di Luni DOC

  • Medaglia d’Oro — Concorso Vermentino 2022

    Medaglia d’Oro — Concorso Vermentino 2022

    Vermentino Colli di Luni DOP

  • Medaglia d’Oro — Concorso Vermentino 2020

    Medaglia d’Oro — Concorso Vermentino 2020

    Vermentino Colli di Luni DOC

  • Tre Tralci — Guida Vitae AIS 2021

    Vignanera

The Fosdinovo vineyards overlooking the sea

Terroir

At the foot of Fosdinovo castle

Stony, sandy and clay soils on the slope, sea and mountain breezes, soil managed with controlled grassing: it is the Fosdinovo terroir that gives our wines their freshness and character.

Terroir

The video

Podere Lavandaro on video