Vallepicciola inaugurates the new 6000 sqm cellar in Chianti Classico in harmony with nature

The project, which lasted 6 years, gave birth to a structure in full synergy with the territory that welcomes it, consisting of two underground floors, in which all stages of wine production take place, and an above-ground floor, in which wood and corten merge together creating a warm and modern environment, where the wine shop is located, with large windows overlooking the Chianti region, two tasting rooms, one of which is also suitable for meetings, and the administrative offices. Vallepicciola, in the countryside of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the Vagliagli hamlet, is a winery that covers 265 hectares, among woods, vines and olive trees with which an extra virgin Tuscan oil is produced from the Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoio varieties. The hectares of vines are 105 and see the presence of the king of Tuscan vines, the Sangiovese, and international vines such as pinot noir, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot and chardonnay. Vallepicciola is a company that works with respect for nature. Year after year, in fact, it is reducing the use of herbicides, with the aim of reaching zero in the next two years , and the use of treatments in the vineyard , in order to preserve the environment and create even healthier products, genuine and tasty.

Since 2017, with the help of the Wine Research Team, managed by the oenologist Riccardo Cotarella and AGER, spin off of the University of Milan, Vallepicciola has been pursuing a better and more scientific management of agricultural activities , all of which fall within the field of precision agriculture, in order to make an important saving of water, energy and time. Thanks to the photovoltaic system, located on the roof of the building, the cellar to date is largely energy self-sufficient.

Vallepicciola is directed by Alberto Colombo. Riccardo Cotarella is the consultant winemaker . The Bolfo family also owns the Hotel ***** "Le Fontanelle" ( Le Fontanelle site ), surrounded by the vineyards of Villepicciola and not far from the cellar.

Tonight, to celebrate the new opening, a free event (sold out) will take place to inaugurate the new spaces; an evening of goodness and fun where participants can visit the new wine shop, taste the latest vintages of Vallepicciola and savor finger food by chef Daniele Canella of the Hotel Le Fontanelle, all seasoned with the music of Alberto Mons, fingerstyle guitarist, composer, songwriter, harmonica player, one man band.

With Wednesday, July 8, the calendar of Wednesdays in Vallepicciola "Wine, Food & Music" will also kick off, evenings with an energetic mix of good wine, good food and live music. Soon on the Vallepicciola website the complete calendar of "Vallepicciola Wine, Food & Music".

Vallepicciola , especially in summer, is a place of events dedicated to the public including theater, cinema, music and much more . To stay up to date on the initiatives planned, you can follow the Facebook page Vallepicciola and that of Instagram @Vallepicciola or on the Vallepicciola website in the Events section .

There are also many available tours thanks to which you can go to the discovery of the company and its labels , such as the one that includes an adventurous jeep tour through the vineyards, a wine tasting and the combination with gastronomic products of small local producers. More info on the Vallepicciola website in the Wine Tour section.