Era (Volpi)
TORTONA | ALESSANDRIA
ABRUZZO & SICILIA
| Founded: | 1914 | |
| Owner: | Carlo Volpi | |
| Winemaker: | Matteo Ivaldi | |
| Hectares under vines: | 115ha | |
| Altitude above sea level: | various | |
| Average annual production: | 50,000 bottles | |
| Green code: | Organic |
Over four generations, Volpi have been protagonists in a continuous evolution which led them to become a reference point in the oenological sector in Piedmont, an authentic expression of the territory of the surrounding Tortonese hills.
The winery is continually oriented towards innovation: between the 70's and 90's, thanks to the Cortese and Colli Tortonesi wines they affirmed their leading position in Italy with the launch of their Cortese Pét-Nat (pétillant naturel), a precursor of the planetary successes of Prosecco and Franciacorta. At the same time, the first barriques were introduced into the cellar and the production and marketing of Novello wine began. In the 1990s it was one of the first wineries to embrace the choice of organic farming in a meaningful way, which today represents 70% of their total production.
Cantine Volpi offer two ranges. One line includes the typical wines obtained from native grapes of the Tortona Hills. The other line is their organic one called Era, from the Greek name of Diana, Goddess of Nature.