The boutique producer plans to develop Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has bought from SeVein Vineyards.
The parcel is situated in the course of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 ft) above sea stage. It advantages from comparable loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Winery, which is situated on the following ridge to the east.
‘I actually really feel like we’re getting the perfect spot in all of SeVein for high-quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ mentioned Va Piano founder Justin Wylie, a fourth era native of Walla Walla. ‘We’re thrilled to make this dedication.’
The parcel shall be named Giovanoni Property after his grandmother, who was born in northern Italy. Winery design and improvement will start later this yr.
Wylie plans to plant 5 clonal alternatives of Cabernet Sauvignon, two clonal alternatives of Cabernet Franc and one clone every of Merlot and Sangiovese on the location.
Va Piano was established on a 20 acre property in Walla Walla’s Southside wine district again in 1999, taking its identify from an Italian proverb that interprets to: ‘While you go slowly, you go safely and also you go far.’
Wylie has slowly constructed up a robust direct-to-consumer enterprise over the previous twenty years, and he feels that the time is true to broaden.
‘Our wine membership clients love listening to in regards to the vineyards every wine comes from and at all times present explicit curiosity in our property vineyards,’ he mentioned. ‘I need to present my dedication to them and proceed investing in our property winery program.’
Wylie can also be a accomplice in Octave Property Winery, which was initially planted in SeVein in 2007, so he is aware of the land nicely.
‘These vineyards have confirmed themselves yr after yr and have turn out to be the spine of high quality for our programme,’ he added. ‘Buying, creating, and planting Giovanoni Property is the achievement of a long-time dream.’
M&A advisory agency Metis labored with SeVein Vineyards to supervise the sale.
