The winery
Cantina della Volta
Cantina della Volta is a winery in Bomporto (Modena), Emilia‑Romagna, led by oenologist Christian Bellei. Born as a revival of the Bellei family tradition, it is known for its sparkling and lightly fizzy wines, chiefly from Lambrusco di Sorbara.
- Emilia‑Romagna (province of Modena) · Italy
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The story
The Bellei family have been winegrowers in Bomporto since 1920. Cantina della Volta was founded/relaunched in 2010 by Christian Bellei and occupies the historic Cantina Bellei building on the Naviglio di Bomporto.
Production philosophy
A focus on quality across the whole supply chain: sustainable viticulture, strict production control and a preference for the Traditional Method (bottle fermentation). The winery states it does not use autoclaves for its sparkling wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Headquarters and vineyards in the Bomporto area (province of Modena), within the Lambrusco di Sorbara territory; alluvial soils along the Secchia river and surrounding the Naviglio di Bomporto.