"Wine and music have always been a splendid corkscrew for me"
A. Čechov (Notebooks)
Isabella and Cecilia: we are originally from Santa Maria della Versa, where our family has owned the vineyards since the time of the Great War.
The vines have threaded through our family's history for generations and have come into our care, though we have pursued life paths far from the hills.
The decision to engage in winemaking only came in 2020, from a fortunate reunion with our friend Fabrizio, a local producer with a long family tradition in the field.
The vision was clear: to blend tradition and naturalness, focusing on the "extra something" that fascinated us about wine, namely its most interesting components. In particular, resveratrol, one of the polyphenolic compounds of wine, which has been extensively researched in the medical field.
Our efforts have focused on boosting its natural levels in our wines, with a strong emphasis on maintaining high quality. The considerable age of our vineyards, along with refined adaptations of traditional winemaking methods, have been fundamental to our achievements.
The results have been very positive, with our choice significantly enhancing the distinctive flavors of our red wines.
After all, even the scientific research we have studied confirms that "choosing a terroir suited for quality and adopting a viticulture approach focused on environmental sustainability (which is favoured in suitable environments) results in an optimal polyphenolic profile... the winemaker will only need to guide the vinification process without corrective interventions"(1)
The fascinating history of resveratrol and some of the main research on the subject are reported in the section Resveratrol.
And always remember to drink responsibly !
“"A man's pride is to drink and always understand what he is doing, not only when drinking"
(Gianni Brera, a journalist from Pavia).
(1) Hrelia/Malaguti, Il vino : dalla cultura agli effetti sulla salute
