Who are we

Cantina la Smeralda was born from the desire to rediscover an area with a strong vocation for viticulture: Northern Piedmont.
Eleonora, who is enthusiastic about nature and its fruits, is in charge of the winery.
She takes care of the entire production, from the vineyard to the bottle, respecting the rhythms imposed by nature and handpicking the grapes.
Luigi, Eleonora’s brother, helps her to better understand everything that revolves around life in the countryside and in the cellar.
His experience as an AIS Sommelier is a contribution to the achievement of excellent products.
However, the business wouldn’t have been possible without Walter: it is thanks to his passion for wine and the land that Luigi and Eleonora were encouraged to start this adventure.
Solid foundations and experimentation shape the daily routine, making it more challenging every day.
Eleonora: enthusiasm, respect for nature, perseverance. Luigi: optimism, innovation, product knowledge.
Walter: passion and experimentation.
The combination of these qualities has paved the way for the foundation of La Smeralda, a company that aims to achieve the utmost perfection in the production of good wine.

Who are we?

Cantina la Smeralda was born from the desire to rediscover an area with a strong vocation for viticulture: Northern Piedmont.

Eleonora, who is enthusiastic about nature and its fruits, is in charge of the winery.

She takes care of the entire production, from the vineyard to the bottle, respecting the rhythms imposed by nature and handpicking the grapes. 

Luigi, Eleonora’s brother, helps her to better understand everything that revolves around life in the countryside and in the cellar. His experience as an AIS Sommelier is a contribution to the achievement of excellent products.

However, the business wouldn’t have been possible without Walter: it is thanks to his passion for wine and the land that Luigi and Eleonora were encouraged to start this adventure.

Solid foundations and experimentation shape the daily routine, making it more challenging every day.

Eleonora: enthusiasm, respect for nature, perseverance.

Luigi: optimism, innovation, product knowledge.

Walter: passion and experimentation.

The combination of these qualities has paved the way for the foundation of La Smeralda, a company that aims to achieve the utmost perfection in the production of good wine.

Why

Because Nature calls, and we respond. In our own way, by trying to respect it.

After all, wine makes people happy, and who in life does not aspire to happiness?

Why?

Because Nature calls, and we respond. In our own way, by trying to respect it.

After all, wine makes people happy, and who in life does not aspire to happiness?

How

Simply with common sense and the will to always do better.

How?

Simply with common sense and the will to always do better.

When

We have been making wine officially since the 2020 vintage. The desire to grow is great and the challenges are increasing day by day.

We believe that wine is made in the vineyard, we use non-interventionist practices to enhance our production.

When

We have been making wine officially since the 2020 vintage. The desire to grow is great and the challenges are increasing day by day.

We believe that wine is made in the vineyard, we use non-interventionist practices to enhance our production.

Where

In Briona, a small town in the province of Novara. Wine has been made here for as long as the elderly can remember.

Today, more than ever, the aim is to use modern and sustainable production techniques, promoting quality rather than quantity.

Where

In Briona, a small town in the province of Novara. Wine has been made here for as long as the elderly can remember.

Today, more than ever, the aim is to use modern and sustainable production techniques, promoting quality rather than quantity.