f you follow the old
Valerian Road on the left bank of
the Adda in Valtellina. You will come to Traona here you will see the green
slopes of the mountians these are the grapevines of
Ca Rossa, at 300 mt above sea level on 2 hectare of land Ca Rossa produces about 30.000 lt of wine every year, using mainly Chiavannasca grapes they make an excellent strong red wine Nebbiolo tipical of this area
This part of Vatellina has a long history of wine making that goes back to 1020, old papers have been found which confirm the existence of this trade by their ancestors .
The contrast between efficiency and respect for tradition, old and new methods, add charm to this structure.Each phase from the planting to the actual wine making is all done in full respect for the environment without use any chemical substances.
From planting to pruning the harvest to the cellar The Colli family and Riccardo
work with passion, pruning by hand they choose the gems to keep and those to cut .The
vine needs love and care and each year brings new experience.
The Colli Family follows the whole process personally with the help of Dott. Fabio Rava also native of Troana .The most advance tecnology are used in a traditional context in the old farm house new modern cellars have been built 9 mt. Underground there is a constant temperature of 16 degrees . The wine is left to mature in oak barrels which exalt the perfume .All this is done with great care end attention The effort is worthwhile and deserves admiration .Follow the winděng road to Troana and you will discover how much love and care it takes to put that delicious Nebbiolo into your glass
