My winery was founded in 2006, after a period spent rese- arching the methods of natural wine-making (both in a personal and professional capacity). I am driven by an increasing need to enrich my knowledge, and over the last few years various figures from the world of agriculture have given me advice and mentored me, in order to improve my work both in the vineyards and in the cellar. Our vineyards (7 hectares) are located in St Giovanni Ilarione, in the province of Verona, between 300 and 500 meters above sea level. They have a South/South-East exposure, and are argilo-calcareous. In terms of viticulture this is considered high land, that’s the reason the majority of our work is carried out by hand. Nature imposes this upon us. Our indigenous grape is called ‘Durella’. Characterised by fresh, mineral notes and a pronounced acidity, usually it is either loved or hated. The grape is from a medium-compact bunch with thick skin, which allows us to leave it on the vine for a longer period of time. We try to prevent our vineyards from becoming a mono- culture, because we believe in the respect of all that exists in nature. We believe in sustainable farming for us and for others. We are a family run business and are often out working in the vineyards, but our doors are always open to whoever is interested in meeting us. I am Vice-president of The VinNatur Association, which brings together winemakers from around the world. They all have the common philosophy of respecting the soils, the environment, the natural cycle of life, and eliminating the use of invasive and toxic agents, first in the vineyard and then in the cellar. The goal of the association is to unite winemakers, giving each of them greater strength, awareness and knowledge by sharing experiences, studies and research.