There are territories known for their history. Others that surprise you when you discover them through wine.
In this leg of our travel diary, we arrived in Val Camonica—a valley renowned for its rock carvings and extraordinary natural heritage—where we met Enrico Togni and an operation that approaches mountain viticulture with authenticity, respect, and a deep connection to the land.
When the mountain sets the pace
Here, the mountain is not merely the backdrop; it is the protagonist. Vineyards are laid out on steep terraces, the work is almost entirely manual, and every harvest demands time, experience, and dedication. It is a form of viticulture that follows the rhythms of nature and regards biodiversity as one of its most important values. This approach to winemaking tells the story of Val Camonica even before it tells the story of the producer.
Discovering this stage
Erbanno: Every region has something unique to offer. In Val Camonica, this discovery has a name: Erbanno, an ancient indigenous variety that was once in danger of disappearing and which Enrico Togni continues to preserve and promote today. Alongside Nebbiolo, Barbera and Merlot, it stands as one of the most authentic symbols of the valley’s wine-growing identity and embodies the desire to safeguard a heritage that belongs to the whole region.
Why we chose it: Our visit to Togni Rebaioli confirmed that a wine’s identity stems from the interplay between a terroir and the people who live it every day. One gets the sense of having met a producer who treats the mountains with respect, allowing the terroir to guide every decision. This philosophy is evident both in the vineyards and in the glass, and perfectly embodies the way in which Poggiana seeks out and selects its wineries.
The wines that encapsulate this journey: During the visit, we chose to taste two wines that interpret the identity of Togni Rebaioli, each in its own way.
- San Valentino embodies the balance and elegance of a style of viticulture born from respect for the mountains and their natural rhythms.
- 1703 is a tribute to the history of the region and the winemaking tradition of Val Camonica, reinterpreted with a contemporary perspective.
Two different wines, united by the same philosophy: letting the terroir speak—even before the producer.
Check out the travel journal: Join Enrico Togni among the vineyards of Val Camonica and discover a place that preserves biodiversity, tradition, and identity through authentic winemaking deeply rooted in the local landscape.
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