La Scolca

La Scolca is among the symbolic companies of Gavi, always focused on Cortese, an autochthonous grape variety that has contributed to its recognition worldwide.

La Scolca: a synonym of Gavi for generations

The estate was purchased in 1919 by the great-grandfather of Giorgio Soldati, father of Chiara Soldati, who is currently leading the company into the third millennium.

The past and the future coexist in this company, which perfectly combines the naturalness of those who have always lived in this world with the speed of those who look ahead with foresight like brave captains: names have a symbolic meaning as never before, particularly in the case of the Soldati family.

The name of the plot derived from the ancient toponym “Sfurca” which means “Looking far,” and the farmhouse that stood there was historically a watchtower. The surname fully reflects the proud and tenacious character of the owners and their wines.

At the time of purchase, the property was partially covered by woods and partially cultivated with wheat. It was a well-thought-out intuition, and soon the production became a primary technical and entrepreneurial activity.

La Scolca is thus the oldest company in the area, for its continuous management by the same family, but at the same time, it is the most modern.

Giorgio Soldati has proven to be an excellent and creative innovative interpreter: he is responsible for creating successful wines and sparkling wines without ever betraying his fidelity to the Gavi land and the Cortese grape. However, the most challenging task he has undertaken, along with his family, is to maintain the leadership the company has achieved over the years, further strengthening the image and reputation of La Scolca with a wholly Piedmontese determination and the philosophy of the highest possible quality.

Wines La Scolca: timeless quality

The vineyards of La Scolca extend over 64 hectares, and among the various plots, the one in the municipality of Rovereto could be defined as the "grand cru" of Cortese.

The La Scolca agricultural company has its vineyards in the most beautiful positions of Rovereto, and its Gavi dei Gavi represents the pinnacle of the wine produced in this microzone. But this remarkable result does not only come from the fortunate position of the vineyards; it is also the result of particularly well-chosen oenological and viticultural practices, which allow it to have an edge over other vineyards in the area despite the same raw materials.

The cold vinification technique allows for maximum respect for the bunch and maintains the qualities of the grape and 100% of the “precursors of aromas” from the moment of pressing to fermentation. Moreover, the system allows respecting the origin of the grapes from different vineyards, of various ages (5-60 years), keeping them separate with a computerized flow control system that keeps their fractions and origins distinct.

In the La Scolca vineyards, the utmost care and attention are given throughout the production cycle, from skilled pruning, very careful thinning, to “green pruning,” where necessary, in June, up to the harvest, which usually takes place a bit earlier than other producers. For several years, the entire agricultural management regime has followed the principles of biodynamics. The harvested grapes reach the winery in a very short time, and after a careful selection of the best bunches, the actual processing in the cellar begins. This is where their famous Gavi, such as the Etichetta Nera, is born. A great tradition of Piedmontese white wines.

La Scolca, thanks to its meticulous and careful processing, allows the production of a wine that has been defined as having an aristocratic personality, mineral and intense, persistent and elegant. A wine recognized and awarded including the Awards of The Wine Hunter.