The 45th parallel is an imaginary line that marks the halfway point between the equator and the North Pole. A line that separates the harsh cold of the North from the unbearable heat of the South.
The 45th parallel is the perfect latitude along which many of the world’s greatest wines are made.
It’s a real thing, and you can find out more in Olivier Bernard and Thierry Dussard's book, “The Magic of the 45th Parallel: the ideal latitude for the world’s great wines”.
Somewhere along the 45th parallel there is a triangular area of around 1000 square km. Running alongside the River Po and wedged between the 3 regions of Piedmont, Liguria and Emilia Romagna, there you have the Oltrepò Pavese.
Our Pinot Grigio is called Elivià, which is a fusion of our two names. While we named our Pinot Nero Alené, dedicated to our parents, Angela and Enzo. The newest, our Metodo Classico, is a tribute to little Isabel.
