Artisanal Wine
The Animals
Fruit and Vegetables
Artisanal Wine
A Labour of Love
Our dear grandfather, Pietro Albertazzi
Our vast and abundant vineyard was the pride and joy of grandpa Pietro. We still have many photos of him, always in front of a bright summer sky with the vineyard behind him.
The photos date back to the early sixties, when the cowherds still existed and the stables were full of cows named after Hollywood actresses. It was a time when the fields were all full of fruit trees and when the farm was the livelihood of the family.
With the passing of time and following the gradual exodus to the city, the vineyard has undergone some changes since those golden days. It is not as extensive as it once was and a part of the vines has been reserved for table grapes, though the biggest part is still used for producing wine grapes.
Uncle Franco and Grandpa Pietro in front of the old stables
After Grandpa Pietro retired, our uncle Franco took up the management of the vineyard. Later, after uncle Franco left us, it passed on to our father, Carlo (known to all as Lino).
After a few decades, our father was no longer able to take care of the vineyard alone. He decided that it was time pass it on, a very painful decision considering its beautiful history and all the love and hard work that had been put into it. So we discussed the situation together and decided to reduce the size and that Roberto and Davide would dedicate as much time as they could to keeping the tradition alive, a difficult responsibility even after the downsizing that requires passion and dedication.
The vines as they were under Grandpa Pietro's management
This is why, for several years now, Remedio’s team have poured their time and passion into this work. Even on a smaller scale, it remains a labour of love.
The winery as it was before the restoration
The Animals
Our Little Creatures
Paolo with one of our friendly chickens.
On the edge of the fields, close to a stream, we've made a home for some bees, who gift us with delicious acacia, wildflower and chestnut honey.
Fresh organic eggs
Our free-range hens have always been a fundamental part of the farm, providing a fresh supply of an essential ingredient in our traditional family recipe for the famous 'Bianconera' cake. Fresh eggs also play a vital role in some of Bologna's most beloved dishes, such as tortellini, lasagne and ricotta-filled tortelloni. These culinary specialities, along with our own family recipes, have been handed down through the generations.
Unfortunately, being in the heart of a large national park, we occasionally receive an unwelcome visit from Mr Fox!
This photo of Chiara with a little rabbit is from a few years ago, back when we still kept rabbits.
The surrounding woodland is in fact home to a wide range of wild animals, including wolves, wild boar and deer.
Fruit and Vegetables
The Fruits of Our Labour
Zoe with a basket of freshly-picked blackberries
In the fields bordering the farmhouses we have many kinds of fruit trees; apple, cherry, persimmon, fig and walnut.
Fruits of the Forest
Emma and Paolo among the raspberry plants
We’ve recently planted a forest fruit orchard that’s already producing beautifully. We’ve even started making our first blackberry and raspberry jams, and they’re absolutely delicious.
The Vegetable Garden
Fresh tomatoes from our vegetable garden.
We have a terraced vegetable garden with tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines and aromatic herbs, to name a few.
