Wineries

VIVIANI
VERONA, VENETO

The Viviani family have ten hectares of vines in the hamlet of Mazzano, in the historic Valpolicella Classico zone.
The south-south easterly exposure of the family’s vineyards and the high altitude (350 – 450 metres above sea level) at which they are located offer the best conditions possible for the cultivation of vines. In addition, the well-ventilated site and the low humidity favour the drying of the grapes for Recioto and Amarone.
The Viviani family’s aim is to express the full potential of their property, above all by employing viticultural practices which will allow the vines to grow in as natural and harmonious a way as possible, and thereby produce high quality grapes. This involves the phasing-out of treatments with synthetic products (herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers).
Moreover, extending this philosophy to their wine-ry operations, the Vivianis avail themselves of modern plant and techniques, whilst retaining a healthy respect for the grapes they use as well as for local traditions.

MEROI
BUTTORIO, FRIULI

Born in 1900 in Buttrio, its production originates from the Dominin vineyards (historical family vineyards) and later from vineyards of old age. Attention to the terroirs and respect for natural rhythms ensure elegance and longevity in the wines. Yields per plant and per hectare are kept very low, and small barrels are used in aging. The range includes diverse labels, all characterized by exceptionally high quality levels.

AZELIA LUIGI SCAVINO
CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO, LANGHE PIEMONTE

The Azienda Agricola Azelia is located within the commune of Castiglione Falletto, a small town in the Langhe region, in the heart of the area where Barolo is made. It was established in 1920 by Cavalier Lorenzo Scavino, great- grandfather of the present owner Luigi Scavino, and at the beginning it was a small farm. Luigi Scavino’s grandfather, Alfonso, decided to vinify the grapes from the estate vineyards and started bottling the wine. Thanks to Luigi’s father, Lorenzo, with perseverance and willpower, the wines were for the first time exported.

Luigi, with an experience of over 40 harvests, is now supported by his wife Lorella and by his son Lorenzo, named after Luigi’s father, and who represents the fifth generation of wine producers. Luigi continues to apply what he learnt from his father, together with suitable modern techniques and respect for tradition and he exclusively vinifies the grapes from his estate vineyards.

The family management is essential as it permits an extreme precision in every step of the production.

AZELIA LUIGI SCAVINO
CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO, LANGHE PIEMONTE

The Azienda Agricola Azelia is located within the commune of Castiglione Falletto, a small town in the Langhe region, in the heart of the area where Barolo is made. It was established in 1920 by Cavalier Lorenzo Scavino, great- grandfather of the present owner Luigi Scavino, and at the beginning it was a small farm. Luigi Scavino’s grandfather, Alfonso, decided to vinify the grapes from the estate vineyards and started bottling the wine. Thanks to Luigi’s father, Lorenzo, with perseverance and willpower, the wines were for the first time exported.

Luigi, with an experience of over 40 harvests, is now supported by his wife Lorella and by his son Lorenzo, named after Luigi’s father, and who represents the fifth generation of wine producers. Luigi continues to apply what he learnt from his father, together with suitable modern techniques and respect for tradition and he exclusively vinifies the grapes from his estate vineyards.

The family management is essential as it permits an extreme precision in every step of the production.