Azienda Agricola Biodinamica La Raia - Winery

Discover the winery that produces high-quality wines, along with various kinds of honey.
winery text : "La Raia, a unique ecosystem, is located in the mesmerizing hills of the Gavi region, Piedmont. The winery produces only high-quality organic wines, which include three types of Gavi DOCG wines and two wines with Barbera DOC status. At present, the estate consists of 180 hectares in total, on which the owner cultivates biodynamic vineyards, cereals, chestnuts, and acacia woods. Some of the hectares are also dedicated to the Fassone cow breeding farm.

Quality Varietals Grapes

On the 45 hectares of vineyards, Piero Rossi Cairo, the owner of the estate, uses only biodynamic methods to grow rich-quality Cortese/Barbera. Using these grapes, the company produces two pearls: the Gavi DOCG Pisé and the Gavi DOCG Riserva. With great respect for biodiversity and the environment, the owner let the grass grow in between the vine rows to enhance the vitality of the soil and provide rich nourishment to the roots of the grape plants.

Fantastic Wine-making Technique

Made with large crystal walls from which one-can see the wine vases and the masonry, the wine cellar of La Raia stands out for its fantastic architecture. Here, under fermentation of grapes takes place in large stainless steel tanks, followed by aging and refinement in various sizes of wooden barrels.

Besides being an incredible wine producer, La Raia is also a permanent resident of great artworks by Remo Salvadori, Michael Beutler, Adrien Missika, and the Korean artist Koo Jeong. The company also organizes events, devoted to the topics of the historic landscapes of the Gavi region.