Our standards
To express our passion for the terroir, and to give an authentic account of our native grape varieties, our first obsession is the quality of the grapes, which are vinified without the use of inputs.
Careful, respectful work in the vineyard and drastic grape selection are the principles that govern the Barbanacoli Valley.
Authentic wines
Humankind has been producing wine for at least 8,000 years, as shown by the oldest traces of wine found in Georgian amphorae. Since then, know-how and techniques have multiplied, and science has contributed so much. However, technology sometimes takes up too much space. The return to more natural processes, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, means that we can offer unique products, full of the authenticity of the terroir and the passion of the winemakers.
Terroir and excellence
We prune the vines with respect for each stock, and carefully select each fruit to produce a product that is typical and of excellence. The quality of the raw material allows us to reduce the number of interventions and the use of external products in the winery, thus giving the wine the opportunity to express its most subtle organoleptic qualities.
Key features
Volcanic soil
The site lies at the intersection of two extinct volcanoes, whose last eruption was geologically recent: 13,000 years ago. We are therefore on lava and pyroclastic hills. Note the presence of sand and pumice.
Height
Two-thirds of the twin mountains that make up the island are part of the Monte Fossa delle Felci nature reserve, where no cultivation is permitted. The slopes are steep from the shore, so our land is 250 metres above sea level.
Vine growing method
Guyot for Malvasia di Lipari, cordon de Royat for the other grape varieties.
No irrigation.
Treatments
The island is so small that the sea breeze is always present. It gives all our wines sapidity and iodine, but also a high level of humidity in the vines. That's why we use sulphur and coppered sulphur (once a year) to ensure the grapes are of the highest quality.
