On the gentle slopes of the Euganei Hills, amongst the vineyards, olive groves and woodland, in the magical surroundings of a Venetian 16th century villa, I cultivate vines and produce wine using natural methods. I make my wine simply by following the grape fermentation to produce a wine that does not necessarily have to be similar to the last one, but that will definitely be really good. The Ca’Orologio winery business developed mainly from the love Nicola and I share for farming and country life. Both of us grew up in the city, I in Treviso and he in Padua, and when we were children we couldn’t wait to spend the summer in the country with our grandparents. The fond memories that have never faded convinced us that when we “grew up” we would want the same for our children. I love wine and good food, and my ambitious mission is create a red wine that is the ultimate expression of the place I love and where I work: the Euganean Hills. I do a job I love and my professional progress in the farming world has aroused incredible passion in me, so it’s often difficult for me understand where work stops and pleasure begins. During the winter, when the vines rest, there is all the time to make plans for the coming harvest. I always hope it will be special, the best, a blank sheet on which to write the story of Ca’Orologio, clean, without scribbling or erasures. Then, from budbreak onwards, the relationship with the vineyard becomes totally engrossing and decisions for the best interpretation of the harvest are bound inextricably to seasonal trends, right up to the vital decision: the date of the harvest!

Our farms, Le Volpi and Monte Fasolo, are situated in the heart of the Euganean Hills and are now one of the most interesting novelties in terms of local food and wine, and tourism. They are places where tradition and innovation come together, giving rise to products and hospitality of the highest quality, offering a new experience surrounded by nature and flavours. Monte Fasolo farm is a place steeped in tradition. With its history and privileged panoramic position, it is now one of the most popular destinations in the Euganean Hills. In 2017, it was taken over by the current owner and included in an ambitious project to renovate and enhance the business and the surrounding area with great attention given to sustainable development. All its own vineyards are currently being converted and will be organic certified as of the 2023 grape harvest. The special features of current winemaking activities include a project to enhance the historic Carménère grape variety and the commitment to the Classic Method of production. Le Volpi farm stands in a peaceful location on the hills of Baone, the largest town in the Euganean Hills. In 2010, the business was taken over by the Rossi Luciani family and restored to its former glory. The restoration project involved the wine cellar, the vineyards and olive groves and was extended to include hospitality so as to showcase these lands and allow guests to experience a more natural and slow pace. The wines produced at the farm have been organic certified since 2013 and vegan certified since 2016.