Bruno Verdi
While
the Verdi estate’s production of grapes dates back
to its establishment in Oltrepò Pavese in the 18th
century, vinification was not pursued until the third generation,
and estate bottling commenced only after World War II,
under the leadership of Bruno Verdi. Paolo Verdi, Bruno’s
son, currently heads the estate and has facilitated the
winery’s modernization through a formal protocol.
Such efforts, however, have enabled him to improve upon,
rather than displace, traditional methods, and he is particularly
vigilant about employing his viticultural regime to elicit
the best expression of Oltrepò Pavese’s local
varieties.
The estate’s holdings are situated on hillsides
and each site possesses conditions that are particularly
conducive to the growth of their respective varieties.
In addition to Pavese’s native Croatina, Uva Rara,
and Ughetta, the winery cultivates Pinot Noir in its Casa
Zoppini Vineyard and Riesling Renano in the Vigna Costa
and Paradiso sites. The premier cru is Cavariola,
the source of Verdi’s Oltrepò Pavese Rosso
Riserva. A blend of Croatina (65 percent), Uva Rara (20
percent), Ughetta (10 percent), and Barbera (5 percent),
this intriguing red exhibits a firm structure underneath its blackberry and mineral
character.
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