The winery
Fattorie Vallona
A farm and winery located in Fagnano (Valsamoggia, Bologna), producing Colli Bolognesi wines (with a particular focus on Pignoletto) and milling flour using restored old mills.
- Emilia-Romagna · Italia
- Since 1978
- 2 products
The story
The Vallona family has been involved in the area's viticulture for generations. The current estate was launched as a production and commercial enterprise at the end of the 20th century. In recent decades the business has developed an approach that combines modern techniques with traditional practices, enhancing historic vineyards and restoring old mills to produce the estate's flours.
Production philosophy
Production focused on quality and respect for the terroir: experimentation in the vineyard and cellar combined with the revival of traditional practices and particular attention to enhancing local raw materials.
Terroir and vineyards
Colli Bolognesi in the province of Bologna, Emilia‑Romagna; the estate is rooted in the hilly landscape of the Colli Bolognesi and produces wines typical of the appellation.
Awards and recognition
Presence and listings in industry guides and publications; mentions and participation in regional wine tourism initiatives.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pignoletto
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Barbera
- Riesling Italico
- Neretto Bolognese
- Bottles per year
- 150000
What makes it distinctive
- Pignoletto "Ammestesso" — the winery's interpretation of Pignoletto Classico DOCG
- White and red wines from Colli Bolognesi
- Restoration of two watermills for the stone-milling of the estate's flours.
- Direct sales, winery visits, and participation in events such as Cantine Aperte.
