The ancient Roman city of Luni gives its name to the whole area (Lunigiana) and the local DOC designation (Colli di Luni). This territory lies on the border between Liguria and Tuscany, nestling between the Apuan Alps and the Versilia coast. In these hills, traditional wines are produced with local grape varieties, especially whites made with Vermentino. Most of the vineyards in the Colli di Luni area run through low hills, between 100 and 200 metres above sea level, no more than 14 km from the coast. The vines grow mostly on wide terraces overlooking the sea, and the soil is of sedimentary origin with a good presence of sand and clay. They enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with rainfall mainly in the autumn and winter and breezy summers that are never too hot, thanks to the cool sea winds.