It all began when, back in the early 1950s, the spouses (my grandparents) Marino Barani and Gina bought a small plot of land near the Castle of Vigoleno. On a portion of that land, originally, my grandparents chose to build a small independent house (that has been extended over time up to the present structure).
On the remaining land next to the house, my grandfather, aware of the excellent and unique qualities of the soil (calcareous) and of the sun exposure mainly to the south (ideal for viticulture), started his business as a nurseryman (retrieving scions from valuable native vines, and then selling the vine shoots to local winemakers).
In order to preserve high-quality scions, he planted his first vineyard including the finest and most requested local varieties of that time. Fate, helped by Marino’s work needs and intuitions, ensured the achievement of a wine with unique and special features.
Seeing the success of his wine, he transitioned from nurseryman to winemaker, selling the wine directly at the estate.
TODAY
Tradition goes on
The estate, just like in the 1950s, is entirely managed by the family, who jealously safeguard and protect the oldest vineyards.
A particularly cherished and unifying moment is the harvest, which, following tradition, is carried out by hand exclusively by close family members.
The grapes, grown on approximately three hectares of vineyards that make up the estate, are carefully selected and harvested by hand in small crates to ensure the highest quality. Special attention is given to the ancient indigenous grape varieties, Santa Maria and Melara, used to create our finest wine: “Santa Maria.”
