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My journey with wine began in 2019 during my first harvest in Umbria, Italy. Life there was beautifully simple, and I felt deeply connected to the land. We transported grapes by horseback and pressed them using a medieval wooden press — an experience as romantic as it was grounding.

Since then, I’ve worked harvests across the world — in Chile, Oregon, New Zealand, Italy, and California. Each place, each season, and each mentor has shaped the way I approach wine. I’m deeply grateful for the wisdom shared with me and the hands I've worked alongside.

My family is originally from Palermo, the capital of Sicily. And while my roots are Southern Italian, it was in Umbria that I fell in love with winemaking. Today, I bring that inspiration to the Central Coast of California, crafting Italian varieties from organic and biodynamic vineyards.

About me, gianna

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About the brand, fioritura

Fioritura means “bloom” in Italian — a fleeting, delicate phase in nature. It’s a moment that reminds me of the Buddhist idea of impermanence. Just like a bloom, winemaking and farming are constantly in motion, requiring full attention and presence with each step.

The approach is simple: allow the vineyard to lead. My role is to listen — to work gently, naturally, and respectfully — so that the wine reflects the place it comes from. Fioritura is a tribute to those moments of quiet transformation in both the vine and in life.

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Person operating equipment on wine barrel in storage room with stacked barrels.
A person standing on the flatbed of a white pickup truck loaded with crates of grapes, parked on a dirt path with a large tree in the background.
Person kneeling and working with a metal tank, accompanied by a black cat on their shoulder, in an industrial setting with pipes and hoses on the floor.
Person trampling grapes with bare feet for winemaking.
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A person in a cap and overalls smiles while leaning on a stack of wooden barrels in a winery setting, with hoses and equipment nearby.
Person pouring red liquid into a barrel using a funnel in a rustic cellar.
Person operating a wine press with grapes being loaded by a forklift, next to large metal tanks, outdoors.
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Person standing in a vineyard, holding pruning shears, surrounded by rows of grapevines under a clear blue sky.