We are winegrowers and winemakers, so the history of our estate has always been characterised by a balance between tradition and innovation.
We have always sought to make the most of the unique characteristics of Nebbiolo Chiavennasca; in the 1990s, new clones were introduced and planted, which are now cultivated and used in the production of our wines.
The Nera family has always been attentive to the business dynamics of the local area.
In 1994, it acquired the historic "F.lli Polatti Produttori" winery, undertaking the restoration and replanting of the vineyards situated in the Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella production area.
Production has always stood out, specifically in the case of red wines, for traditional ageing using large oak barrels (from 3,500 litres upwards).
Nebbiolo is a grape variety that needs time to express its best characteristics, and Nera has always been a winery that has allowed time to "do its work", mindful above all of the excellent quality of the grapes sourced both from its own vineyards and from the annual harvest of around 160 contracted growers, linked to the family by relationships of trust built up over many years.
More modern, so to speak, is the production at Azienda Agricola Caven.
During the ageing process, the wines are also matured in 450–500-litre oak barrels (tonneaux); however, at the heart of it all lies a company philosophy rooted in respect for tradition, meaning that whilst small barrels are used, this is done without altering the characteristics of the indigenous grape variety grown in Valtellina.
The Nera family therefore stands out not only for its promotion of Nebbiolo, but also for its social commitment and dedication to safeguarding the local area, supporting the winegrowers who supply them by purchasing their grapes, assisting them through the various crucial pre- and post-harvest stages, and striving to preserve the stunning terraced landscape bequeathed to us by our ancestors.
