Valla

The Heart of the Vine: A Story of Respect, Craft, and Quality

In the rolling hills of Ziano Piacentino, Davide Valla carries on a tradition of sustainable winemaking, deeply rooted in respect for the earth, the vines, and the craftsmanship behind every bottle. His vineyards are not just plots of land—they are living expressions of nature, nurtured with care and dedication passed down through generations.

Davide embraces the principles of Advanced Integrated Pest Management (AIPM), minimising intervention on the vines and allowing nature to thrive. This approach results in grapes that grow with minimal disruption, ensuring a high-quality harvest and a minimal environmental impact.

A Journey from Vineyard to Bottle

Picture this: the gentle sound of the wind rustling through rows of vines, the sun-dappled leaves of the grapes ripening to perfection. This is the environment where Davide’s wines are born. Once harvested, these grapes make their way into the cellar, where a piece of history comes into play. Davide has revived ancient wine vessels—historic wine tanks that are now an integral part of his winemaking process. These vitrified cement tanks, with their timeless design, play a crucial role in transforming the grapes into something extraordinary.

Imagine the wine inside, gently fermenting and aging over time in these historic vessels, developing depth and complexity with each passing day. The journey continues in the bottle, where sparkling wines undergo a traditional, ancestral fermentation method—a process that infuses each bottle with a unique, natural effervescence, capturing the essence of the vineyard itself.

A Sustainable Future, Respecting the Land

What sets Davide’s wines apart is not just the attention to detail in the cellar but the care taken from the very beginning. The cultivation of the vines is rooted in respect for both nature and the raw materials. Non-toxic, eco-friendly products are used to protect the vines, ensuring that the wine is pure, untainted by harmful chemicals. Even pests are managed in a harmonious way, using pheromone diffusers to confuse harmful insects rather than relying on harmful sprays. This is a vineyard where every decision—no matter how small—is made with the earth in mind.

As you hold a bottle of Davide Valla’s wine in your hands, you’re not just holding a drink—you’re holding a story. A story of a winemaker’s unwavering commitment to quality, to nature, and to the generations of people who have tended to this land. It’s a story that connects you to the very essence of the vineyard.

Taste the story for yourself.