In the heart of Vallagarina, situated in the province of Trento, our vineyards are nestled between the Monte Baldo mountain range and the Lessinia hills, with the Adige river cutting down through the middle.
The Albino Armani family has been living in this valley for at least six centuries, and growing vine for 400 years, as is proven by a legal document dated 1607, in which Simone Armani bequeaths his estate, consisting of -arbori e vigne" (trees and grapevines), to his son Domenico. Thatês why the wines produced in Trentino, in the townships of Ala and Avio, are called Io Domenico Armani. This is where the documented story begins, telling about the Armani family's love for growing grapes. The vineyards step downwards from the mountain towards the river, and the soil varies from morainic to alluvial. The grapevines are still grown according to the pergola method which, on hilly terrain and on sun beaten terraces guarantees very high-quality wine. Another important factor is the local microclimate, where temperature shifts between night and day are ideal for the ripening of the grapes.
It is out of this world, this rare, fascinating, complex natural arena that the Armani family has interpreted its role as protagonists in winegrowing. And the story continues.
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