Protecting Walls, Open Spirit
The Vaja family has been running the Glassierhof for nine generations
Nine generations of winegrowing and a farm name that goes back to the Latin. That is the Glassierhof in Egna,
at which the Vaja family also shows that a long history in no way means
standing still. The decision to run the vineyards organically and to
turn the harvest into wine in their own winery was made in 2005.
But let’s begin with the history. The name “Glassierhof” goes back to
the Latin term clausura which the estate was called, as it was enclosed
by a wall.
Earlier on, it was common to surround the farmstead with an enclosing
wall in order to protect the crops. This precious product that is
worthy of protection today is the wine which the Vaja family produces
from organic grapes that they grow at the farm. “With
around two and a half hectares, our grape growing areas that are
situated at 220 meters above sea level in the Villa district of Egna are
in fact manageable, but nevertheless we focus on variety,” says
winegrower Stefan Vaja. Some 35 percent of the area is
each devoted to Pinot Blanc and Lagrein, followed by Merlot and
Cabernet, which together occupy a quarter of the area, as well as a
small section of Chardonnay.
In addition, the operation has Gewürztraminer in Sella, Sauvignon Blanc
in Montagna, and Pinot Noir in Mazzon (Himalaya). With this mix, a
tradition is continued that goes back a long time in the Vaja family.
The Glassierhof has been in their possession for no fewer than nine
generations, so winegrowing is in their blood. But what is newer, and
substantially newer, is the decision to no longer supply the harvest to a
cooperative winery, but rather to make the wine themselves. They have
been doing that at the Glassierhof since 2007. And they have done so
with great success.
Via Villa 13
,
39040
,
Egna
Тел. +39 3351031673
bio@glassier.it
www.glassier.it
Тел. +39 3351031673
bio@glassier.it
www.glassier.it
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“With around two hectares, our grape growing areas that are situated at 220 meters above sea level in the Villa district of Egna are in fact manageable, but nevertheless we focus on variety.”
Stefan Vaja, winegrower at the Glassierhof
Guided tours
We also offer guided tours and wine tastings for up to 10 people.
Always by telephone appointment.
You can find more information here:
www.glassier.it