The first discovery you will make at the La Scolca estate relates to its origins: the farm was once a lookout post, and its name comes from "sfurca", meaning "to look far".
And this is just what Giorgio Soldati did, when he planted the first Cortese vines here in 1919. Now, after more than 100 years, his great-granddaughter Chiara continues the Gavi DOCG tradition, among 50 hectares of vines.
From the neat rows of vines to the lines of barrels in the wine cellar, a sommelier from the estate will accompany you as they explain how the grapes are transformed into wine, focusing on the sustainable processes that respect both the raw materials and the land.
But here, water is also important: to safeguard the sea, the estate uses an innovative cork for its new wine, made from recycled plastic waste recovered from the ocean. An investment for the future…that you can take home too.
And while we're on the topic of great views, the sight of the vines stretching out before you from the estate's terrace is perfect as you taste three glasses of wine from the cellar, rating them on your scorecard.
But that’s not all. With a buffet lunch featuring local dishes, you can complete your tasting of the various flavors of this region.