About Us

Antonio Palombo Junior

ALL BEGAN IN 1959From Naples to Tuscany

In 1959 Alberto Palombo, textile merchant from Naples, became the owner of Luiano. Alberto and his wife, Licia were so enchanted by Luiano and its history that they decided to buy the property to carry on its long lasting tradition of vine growing and wine making. Alberto’s first steps as a vintner and a wine maker were very innovative. He immediately abandoned the mixed agricultural system that used to characterize all the farms in that period of time and focused on cultivating vines only. Alberto’s goal was to produce and distribute bottled wine of the highest quality.

He made it and today his son Antonio and his grandchildren carry on the project adding even more enthusiasm and some innovation.

ALL BEGAN IN 1959From Naples to Tuscany

In 1959 Alberto Palombo, textile merchant from Naples, became the owner of Luiano. Alberto and his wife, Licia were so enchanted by Luiano and its history that they decided to buy the property to carry on its long lasting tradition of vine growing and wine making. Alberto’s first steps as a vintner and a wine maker were very innovative. He immediately abandoned the mixed agricultural system that used to characterize all the farms in that period of time and focused on cultivating vines only. Alberto’s goal was to produce and distribute bottled wine of the highest quality.

He made it and today his son Antonio and his grandchildren carry on the project adding even more enthusiasm and some innovation.

Today

Today Luiano is a dynamic family owned winery, which aims to produce fun and enjoyable wines. Both Alessandro and Felicia, Antonio’s son and daughter share their father’s passion for Luiano.

Mother & Father

Monica, a high school teacher of Math and Physics for over 35 years always dreamt of a traditional career for her children. Then one day her husband, Antonio decided to give up his job in a bank to follow in his father’s footsteps in running the winery, thus pursuing his true passion. The more he encouraged his children to pursue another way of life, the more they chose to “muck in” and follow his passion for cultivating the Luiano dream.

Brother & Sister

Alessandro is the rational one of the two, focusing on production, quality assurance and sales. Felicia represents practicality and perpetual motion, constantly coming up with new marketing initiatives. Both of them are creative and contagious in their passion for Luiano.

DISCOVEROur Story...

Take a seat. Once upon a time …

200 A.C
THE NAME DERIVES FROM...An ancient legend tells of how Janus, the Roman God with two faces, chose as his home the forest that lies at the top of the hill, and that from the river Greve reaches Val di Pesa, the valley of Pesa. In Janus's honor the forest was named Lucus Iani, which in Latin means the Janus Wood.
1389
THE ORIGINSLuiano has been a place of wine and olive oil production since the ninth century. In the late middle ages this landmark was chosen by a noble family, allied with the Medici, to build a beautiful villa and farm. Over the years Luiano has belonged to several of the most renown families of Florence including the Mellini Borromei and the Strozzi.
1959
THE PALOMBO FAMILY IN LUIANOIn 1959 Alberto Palombo, textile merchant from Naples, became the owner of Luiano. Alberto and his wife, Licia were so enchanted by Luiano and its history that they decided to buy the property to carry on its long lasting tradition of vine growing and wine making.
1960-70
THE 1960SAlberto’s first steps as a vintner and a wine maker were very innovative. He immediately abandoned the mixed agricultural system that used to characterize all the farms in that period of time and focused on cultivating vines only. Alberto’s goal was to produce and distribute bottled wine of the highest quality.
1990
THE 1990SIn the late nineties after Alberto passed away, Antonio, Alberto’s son, decided to quit his white collar job in a bank to fully dedicate himself to his father’s lifetime passion. In 1996, Antonio began an intense renewal of the vineyards and the winery’s equipment to set up the farm for the endeavors of the modern wine business.
2020
TODAYIn 2003, the third generation of the Palombo family became involved in running the winery... Alessandro, Antonio’s son joined his father in running the winery. Antonio taught him all he knew about the job but most of all passed on to his son the passion and the sense of belonging that ties Luiano to the Palombo family. Today Luiano is a dynamic family owned winery, fully focused on producing jovial and enjoyable wines. Both Alessandro and Felicia, Antonio’s son and daughter share their father’s passion for Luiano.

INTRODUCING...Our Team

A very versatile and knowledgeable team combining young wine enthusiasts with our “senators” who are born and raised in Luiano.

Family Business
The Boss

Antonio Palombo

General Manager

Alessandro Palombo

The sister of the owner

Felicia Palombo