Rivetto

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Perched atop the Lirano hill at the edge of the Barolo appellation near Serralunga, the 23-hectare Rivetto estate is a living, breathing ecosystem shaped by Enrico Rivetto, a farmer at heart whose passion for the land defines everything he does. The first and currently only Demeter-certified estate in Barolo and Barbaresco, Rivetto’s commitment to biodynamic farming has deepened his understanding of his vineyards, where Nebbiolo rows are interwoven with hedges, trees, medicinal herbs, vegetable gardens, orchards, a rainwater-fed pond, composting areas, and surrounding centuries-old woods. Enrico’s sometimes unconventional choices—such as dedicating valuable acreage to donkeys whose manure nourishes the soils—reflect his singular focus on strengthening the land, allowing each element of the estate to support the others and, in turn, produce wines that have earned growing international acclaim.

Our Relationship

Enrico almost kicked me off his property in 2005 at our first meeting… jokingly he told me I was too young to be a wine importer and I wouldn't last 2 years. Now 13 years later (in 2018), we've enjoyed over a decade of collaboration in the US and both of us have "matured" into the business. He's still stirring things up, removing valuable vineyards to focus on biodiversity in the property... like planting wheat, fruit trees, vegetables, rosemary, lavender, etc. to bring about a more powerful ecosystem in the vineyards. He has also been extremely influential in connecting Volio to some amazing producers around Italy. Always promoting Volio, we will always promote Rivetto.