Despite the relative infancy of the estate, the Pizzighella family has had a deep connection to the land in the hillsides and valleys of Valipolicella. From what started as a small farm producing estate-grown olive oil over two decades ago, the family later purchased 10 acres of vineyards in the highest sites around the village of Mezzane di Sotto in 2002 with the desire to grow exceptional quality Valipolicella grapes with the same passion as they do for their olive oil.

Stefano and Giulietta Pizzighella’s daughter, Noemi, began helping her parents in the vineyards and cellar at the tender age of 8. Until the age of 16, much of the estates grape production was sold to nearby wineries, with small portion set aside to make wine for the families own peronal consumption. With every passing vintage, Noemi’s passion and commitment for her vines and the region grew, and in 2016, with the support of her parents by her side, Noemi took over the day-to-day viticulture and winemaking at the estate. Today, the estate produces 25,000 bottles per year in the traditional styles of the region including Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto.