The Colle di Tenna, thanks to its specific climatic conditions and soil, is a territory historically suited to vine cultivation. The first Chardonnay vines imported into Italy and intended for sparkling‑wine production were planted here, on this hill, starting from the late 1800s.
Until today, however, these lands had been abandoned to encroaching woodland.
The deep bond I feel with this land, the desire to contribute to its enhancement and restore its dignity, the will to pursue a noble craft, and the effort to produce high‑quality grapes are the values that convinced me to believe in this project.
The reconversion of these lands, which continues to this day, presents significant challenges; beyond the vast land fragmentation, a major obstacle is the expansion of wooded areas on the steep slopes overlooking Lake Caldonazzo.
The reclamation work, begun in 2016, requires great dedication, commitment, and patience. The slopes often make mechanized work impossible, so many operations must be carried out by hand, with every task performed safely and with foresight.
The restoration of the characteristic dry‑stone walls is a fundamental activity in the recovery of the terraces — important both for their ecological and landscape function and for hydrogeological safety. A very demanding job, but rewarding when done properly.
Cultivating the vine on the Colle di Tenna is not only a symbolic or nostalgic act. Recovering the intrinsic qualities of lands so suited for the production of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes means betting on the quality of the raw material, favoring it over quantity; it means accepting lower yields, but with grapes that achieve prized ripeness; lower volumes, but with carefully selected must; small numbers of bottles, but with distinctive and recognizable organoleptic notes.
This is the philosophy that has led me to undertake a path as challenging as it is exciting.
