Stefano Farina

The history of Tenute Stefano Farina has its roots in the 1930s, when Stefano Farina and his wife Giovanna ran a trattoria where, in addition to serving food, they also served wine. It was in this context that Stefano developed a growing interest in winemaking, and in 1939 he decided to start his own winery, despite the difficulties associated with the war period. In 1941, the family moved to Erba, in Lombardy, and it was here that Stefano passed on his passion for wine to his children, particularly to Giancarlo. After studying oenology in Alba, Giancarlo understood the importance of producing quality wine directly from one's own vineyards. Today the Stefano Farina Estates boast five properties located in some of the most renowned wine-growing regions in Italy: Piedmont, Tuscany and Puglia. The first acquisition dates back to the mid-seventies with ‘La Traversa’ in La Morra, in the heart of the Langhe region of Piedmont. Subsequently, the company expanded into the Chianti Classico, Alba, Casentino and finally Salento areas in the Puglia region, a place particularly dear to the family due to the historical ties with the founder's wine business. The company's philosophy aims to enhance the value of native vines through modern wine-making practices, to obtain wines that reflect the essence of their territory.