Indigenous grapes: not only Croatina…
The Oltrepò Pavese wine region has always offered a great variety of indigenous grapes. The most famous is Croatina, a grape that give structure and tannins to the wines it produces. One of them is Bonarda, the most popular Oltrepò Pavese wine. We really believe in the great qualities of the classic Bonarda frizzante (semi-sparkling) when produced with due care. That’s why in 2015 we joined the Bonarda dei Produttori project, promoted by the Distretto del Vino di Qualità dell’Oltrepò Pavese association and aimed at producing a top-quality version of this wine.
Nowadays, many indigenous grapes have disappeared and others risk extinction. Our contribution to the safeguard of these traditional, unique and rare varieties is Perorossino, a red wine produced from a more than 60-years old vineyard, where we grow old, nearly forgotten grapes like Uva Rara, Nibiö, Timoraccio and Croà.
The charm of Riesling
Riesling Italico (or Welschriesling) is widely grown in Oltrepò Pavese. Nevertheless, certain areas with calcareous soils – like the ones in Montecalvo Versiggia – are especially fitted for growing the noble Rheinriesling, probably introduced in Oltrepò Pavese during the XIX century. We produce two versions of Riesling: a young one, full of fruity and mineral qualities, and a reserve one, which benefits from a long bottle aging, showing a stunning complexity.
Unoaked semi-sparkling red wine. To be enjoyed young.
Still red wine aged in oak.
Aging potential: up to 5 years.
Semi-sparkling sweet red wine.
To be enjoyed young.