"Wine and music have always been a splendid corkscrew for me"
A. Čechov (Notebooks)
Isabella and Cecilia : two sisters, a family passion that becomes a vision.
We are originally from Santa Maria della Versa, in the heart ofOltrepò Pavese, and our vineyards have been in our family since the days of the First World War. For generations, the hills have accompanied the history of our family, right down to us: women with experiences far removed from viticulture, but deeply connected to the land.
In 2020, thanks to a lucky reunion with Fabrizio, a childhood friend and local producer with a long family tradition, a desire to breathe new life into our vineyards was born, turning legacy into project.
A new way of making wine: tradition, naturalness and scientific research.
Our idea was clear: to combine traditional winemaking techniques and respect for the naturalness of wine, enhancing its most fascinating components. In particular, we were struck by the resveratrol, a well-known polyphenol found in red wine for its potential beneficial properties, and the (Resveratrolo glucoside), its lesser-known but far more powerful biological precursor.
We have chosen to work with natural methods to ncrease the concentration of resveratrol and polydatin in our wines, while preserving the integrity of the grapes. Thanks to the long life of our historic vineyards, and to wine making processes revisited with modern sensibility, our red wines have acquired a unique, rich, harmonious and recognizable identity.
Science confirms our hunch.
Scientific research has guided us and strengthened our vision. A landmark study states:
“The choice of a terroir suited for quality and a sustainable viticultural approach favor an optimal polyphenolic framework. All the winemaker has to do is accompany the process, without corrective intervention.”
(Hrelia/Malaguti – Il vino: dalla cultura agli effetti sulla salute)
It is precisely this philosophy that we have embraced: a wine that comes from the earth, passes through science, and reaches the glass with authenticity.
Find out more in the section dedicated to our resveratrol and polydatin research.
And always remember: drinking wine is a conscious and cultural act.
“"A man's pride is to drink and always understand what he is doing, not only when drinking"
(Gianni Brera, a journalist from Pavia).
