Villa Giada

Canelli, Piemonte

We first met Andrea Faccio in 2003 and have imported his wines ever since.  He is a great advocate for the Monferrato region where Barbera vines dominate.  His whimsical support for Gamba di Pernice; theories on the ageing potential of Moscato; constant experimentation and sunny outlook made him a target for tech millionaire, Gianfranco Lanci.  Together they created and built an ambitious wine business that absorbed Giada into the larger group.  Tragically Gianfranco died and the embryotic group divided, leaving Coppo and Giada twinned.  Their experience and specialisms are well matched, the future is exciting.

Villa Giada underwent significant changes: a new tasting room and restaurant; new wines from new vineyards in Gavi and the Langhe.  The cellar remains unchanged, encircled by vineyards of sustainably farmed Moscato and Barbera, alongside smaller plantings of Chardonnay and Gamba di Pernice.