Barozzi

is an artisanal, family-run winery located in the Modena province of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It's a small-scale, traditional producer known for its focus on a single, historic wine.

History and Location

  • Location: The winery is situated in the hills of the Modena Apennines, specifically in the village of Vignola. This area is known for its high-altitude vineyards and unique microclimate.

  • Family Business: The winery is run by Alberto Barozzi, who is the third generation to work the family vineyards. The family has a long history of farming in the area, but Alberto has dedicated himself to a more artisanal, natural approach to winemaking.

  • Philosophy: Barozzi's philosophy is rooted in a deep respect for local tradition. They believe in making wine the way their ancestors did, with minimal intervention and a strong focus on the unique terroir of their mountain vineyards.

Winemaking Philosophy

Barozzi's approach is characterized by a "natural" and hands-off style, which is rare for the region.

  • Organic Farming: The vineyards are farmed organically, without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers. They focus on maintaining a healthy, living soil and promoting biodiversity.

  • Indigenous Grapes: The winery focuses on a single native grape of the Modena region: Trebbiano di Spagna(also known as Trebbiano Modenese). This grape is not related to the more common Trebbiano Toscano but is an ancient, local variety.

  • Minimal Intervention: In the cellar, their approach is to guide the wine with as little intervention as possible.

    • Spontaneous Fermentation: All wines are fermented using indigenous, or wild, yeasts.

    • "Ancestral Method": Their flagship wine is made using the méthode ancestrale, or pétillant naturel, which involves bottling the wine before fermentation is complete to capture the natural fizz.

    • No Filtration: The wines are unfined and unfiltered, preserving their natural character and a slight cloudiness.

    • No Added Sulfur: They do not add any sulfur to their wines.

Notable Wines

Barozzi is known for a single, unique wine that is a pure expression of its terroir and winemaking philosophy.

  • Sui Lieviti (on the lees): This is their signature wine, a sparkling white made from 100% Trebbiano di Spagna. It is bottled with its lees (dead yeast cells) and is a vibrant, rustic, and unfiltered expression of the grape. It's known for its bright acidity, floral notes, and a distinct savory quality.