LANGA: PRODUCER SARA VEZZA WINS THE ISTAT WOMEN AND SUSTAINABILITY NATIONAL AWARD

Sara Vezza, producer of Barolo in Monforte d'Alba, won the national prize «Women and sustainability », a video contest promoted by Istat on the occasion of the 7th General Census of Agriculture.

The video with which the young Langarola introduced herself convinced the Istat judges who chose her among many beautiful stories and projects by entrepreneurs and workers in the sector dedicated to the green.

Sara, 41 years old and 4 children, «defines herself as a daughter of art - mother and father both professionals in the sector - but above all daughter of her own land, the Langhe - we read in the motivation of the award -. In 2004 Sara transformed the company's production by giving it full biological direction to marry the technique of biodynamics. The deep bond with nature and cultural commitment distinguish his project, developed thanks to a virtuous approach in every aspect of the work ».

An award that also takes into consideration public involvement activities such as the "Adopt a row" initiative launched by Sara in 2016 and which today sees many wine and Langa lovers from all over the world as protagonists. The "adopters", who are entrusted with a row, are involved during the year in various activities of the vine cycle such as pruning and harvesting.

«It is truly an honor to have won the first place - comments Sara -: being able to convey the values of sustainability, organic agriculture and above all the involvement of the community is an important mission for me. Here is my dream of leaving to future generations a Legacy of founding pillars and essential guidelines for agriculture and the world of tomorrow ».

The winning video, made by Massimo Gavello and Rodolfo Carrara of Langhe Tv , can be seen here: https://youtu.be/SZnSX5fGpbc

From Josetta Saffirio to Sara Vezza, five generations of winemakers in the Langa

Sara Vezza, born in 1980, mother of Clara, Cecilia, Giovanni and Cesare, is the fifth generation of farmers who cultivate vineyards in Monforte d'Alba, in the Langa. At 17 she had a dream: to be a winemaker. He made it two years later, at the age of 19, relaunching the family business. Today he treats a property of 11.5 hectares planted with native varieties, mainly Nebbiolo, Barbera and the rare Rossese Bianco. It produces about 70,000 bottles a year. He made new investments: 16 hectares in Murazzano where Sara is planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to produce Alta Langa, the Piedmontese bubbles. Josetta Saffirio's is an ancient story, which begins at the end of the nineteenth century with the first Saffirio, Giovanni Battista, who moves to live in the Langa. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Josetta's father, Ernesto, began to cultivate his vineyards. In 1975, very young, Josetta decides to take care of her father's vineyards. Graduated in agriculture and flanked by her husband Roberto, an oenologist, she began to cultivate the vines planted by her grandparents immediately after the Second World War. After a few years, Josetta and Roberto see their efforts rewarded and manage to produce a Nebbiolo of recognized quality. In 1985 the first Barolo with the current label was presented, the result of a passion and commitment that never failed. After a period of pause in the 90s, Sara, daughter of Josetta and Roberto, decides to devote herself to the family vineyards and to write a new page in the history of Josetta Saffirio. The latest born is the new Sara Vezza brand that identifies the production of the company's cru wines: from Barolo Ravera to Barbera d'Alba Villar'o, to Alta Langa.