Fora In Vigna (literally, “out in the vineyard”) was born from the idea of two friends, Simone Fanton and Giovanni Bottazzi, to recover old vines of local varieties in the enchanting Colli Berici in Veneto. Simone, a veteran sommelier and legendary host, worked at a local winery for nearly ten years in the early 2000s, while Giovanni ran bicycle tours through wine regions in Italy and abroad.
After several years of searching, the two friends found the perfect vineyard to start their project and, quite literally, be Fora In Vigna.
The vineyard is located in Nanto, a south-east-facing village in the Colli Berici in central Veneto. Since January 2020, they have shared two hectares with local grower Davide Xodo. The 36-year-old vines are planted on pure limestone at around a hundred metres above sea level.
The varieties are strictly local: the white Garganega and the red Tai Rosso. All vineyard work is carried out by hand and without the use of chemicals. To preserve the freshness and fragrance of the fruit, the two friends choose to work with stainless steel and practise a non-invasive approach to winemaking.
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