Davide Gaggiola

Davide Gaggiola is a natural winemaker based in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. Born and raised in Friuli, Davide developed a passion for agriculture early in life. He pursued agricultural studies, becoming an agricultural expert and obtaining a degree in agricultural sciences. His professional journey includes working in various wineries and serving as an agronomist consultant for an important studio, gaining experience across Italy and Europe .

Since 2021, Davide has been collaborating with the historic Villa Job estate near Udine, where he divides his time between vineyard management and winemaking .

🌿 Philosophy & Practices

Davide Gaggiola practices organic viticulture, cultivating less than one hectare of 60-year-old Malvasia Istriana vines in the Goriška Brda region, spanning the Italian-Slovenian border. He avoids the use of herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, and fungicides. The vineyard is managed with minimal intervention, allowing natural processes to thrive. Cover crops are mowed late to encourage pollination, benefiting both the vineyard and the surrounding ecosystem .

🍇 Vineyards & Terroir

The vineyard is situated between Zugliano and Vipolze in Goriška Brda, an area known for its distinctive soil composition called "Ponca," which imparts unique characteristics to the wines. This region is a crossroads of Italian and Slovenian culture, rich in history and blessed with a distinctive soil composition known as Ponca, a marl and sandstone mix .

🍷 Notable Wines

• Fuorizona: A white wine made from 100% Malvasia Istriana, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in large oak barrels. It showcases the purity and character of the grape, reflecting the natural practices employed in its production.