Background
We’ve been following the wines from this ten hectare estate (only five hectares of which are in production) since their first vintage in 2011. We were immediately impressed by their aromatic character, something derived from their cool site in the Val Squaranto, a small valley between the Valpantena and the valley of Mezzane. The vineyards are planted on the top of the hill, at an altitude of 350-400 metres, and are picked later than most sites in the hills east of Verona. The estate was founded by Alberto Malesani, famous in Italy as a former manager of both Fiorentina and Parma. While at Parma, he won the UEFA cup in 1999. His passion and intelligence is now channelled into this estate, where he is helped by consultant winemaker Lorenzo Caramazza, formerly of Cantina Valpantena.
The name La Giuva is an acronym of his daughters’ initials, Giulia and Valentina, who are also involved in the business..
