With a degree in Landscape Architecture, Silvia Tezza developed a deep understanding of the relationship between the land, agriculture and biodiversity. In 2015, she returned home and began working a neglected plot of family land, seeing an opportunity to put these principles into practice. With the support of her aunt and uncle, and through years of dedication, she has transformed it into a thriving vineyard.
The beautiful, enclosed piece of land is situated on the hills of the Vallata di Mezzane in eastern Valpolicella, near Verona and Lake Garda. The red varieties range from ten to sixty years old, while the white vines are between thirty and sixty years old. The soils are varied, with a predominance of limestone deposits and clay rich in iron.
"Roccolo" is the term to identify an old hunting lodge and here two of these ancient structures watch over the vines.
The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand and minimal amounts of copper and sulfur are used only when necessary. No additives or sulphites are added at any stage. Silvia’s work is also closely connected with that of her partner, Kisha of Impronta Agricola. Together, they produce wine, olive oil and a delicious apple juice.
