La GIUVA

About Winery and Wines

La Giuva wines are the expression of the territory or ‘Terroir’ of Trezzolano, a small village in the upper Squaranto valley, characterized by a hilly, calcareous terrain, cooled by rolling winds. Here we mature our native grapes; the Corvina in medium-sized bunches with their characteristic wings (the famous "recie"), the Corvinone, large grapes in loose bunches, the Rondinella, bluish-black, round grapes and Oseleta, characterized by small bunches with great structure and color. The viticulture is characterized by medium-dense Espalier rows and certified as sustainable organic agriculture.

The vineyards are developed with predominantly east-west orientation, contrary to the normal north-south orientation typical of the valley. It is this “Esposizione Contraria” (Reverse Aspect), never used in the area until now, that has borne this "exasperated "fruit, with a higher sugar/ alcohol ratio and thus flavor. As regards the farming system, the Espalier technique is employed to ease the growth of the vines in these rather difficult soils and a sufficient water supply is available for supplemental irrigation. In terms of mechanical technology, the company is equipped with the best mechanical resources available for the agronomic management of the vineyard, resources that chemical treatment cannot replace: tractors are able to move easily and safely in the crags and slopes, equipped with a range of tools for working the soil. The spacing is grassed and when required, green-manure cover-crops are utilized. In short, the challenge to get a perfect balance between the quality of the area and the quality of the grapes (and therefore wine) can now be considered achievable, given the excellent results obtained on both fronts.