Rita Babini, "Ancarani" Company
"We cultivate the vineyards of the Faenza hills with a high vocation near the fortress of Oriolo, a fortified historic site dating back to 1457, one of the oldest in Italy. Total is the respect of the native varieties preserved in the old family vineyards and renewed in the new conception plants. Sangiovese, Albana, Burson, Centesimino, Famoso, are some of the indigenous varieties grown with respect for tradition. We cultivate only native Romagna vines because we believe in and support biodiversity. Biological variety means genetic variety, essential for the correct functioning of the ecosystem. Biodiversity is the defense of local culture and wisdom, a source of wealth for communities, a fundamental element for scientific research."
Monica Raspi, "Pomona" company
"At Pomona we live in balance with what surrounds us. I let the grass grow between the rows, I practice green manure, I sow clover and barley, I breathe lightly what will go into the bottle. The ridge is exposed to the East, the altitude reaches 350 meters above sea level and all around the woods, plants and streams, mitigate the temperatures. We are lucky enough to live in a wonderful landscape and we have a moral duty to respect it. We eat what we grow and we feel an integral part of this circular system."
