One variety, one vineyard, one identity
The Bava family has chosen Vinitaly 2026 to unveil Sullavìa 2024, the first vintage of their Piemonte DOC Pinot Noir from a single vineyard.
This wine stems from personal passion and a desire to engage with this international grape variety by offering a distinctive interpretation in pursuit of authenticity: no oak, no interpretative filters – only the character of the grape and the strength of place guiding its voice.
The name Sullavìa is a direct evocation: the “via” is the road leading from Agliano to Crena, dividing the Bava vineyards in Pianoalto. On the right lie the rows of Barbera; on the left begin those of Pinot Noir.
The vineyard: Bricco Roche, Agliano
The decision to plant Pinot Noir on the slope rising toward Bricco Roche in Agliano is rooted primarily in clear pedoclimatic suitability: calcareous, well-drained soils capable of expressing a marked and recognizable character in the grape, with solid structure, defined texture, and a precise aromatic profile – aligned with the finest expressions from Italy’s cooler areas in terms of elegance and tension.
This further confirms the ability of this cru to interpret Pinot Noir with an authentic and coherent personality.
Yet the choice was also driven by a deeply felt emotion, as Paolo Bava, winemaker and owner together with his family of the historic estate, explains:
“A profound respect for the old Barbera vineyard that welcomed us from the very beginning, when we arrived in Pianoalto in the 1990s. A bond that led us to wait patiently, allowing time itself to indicate the right moment to establish a new planting on this land.”
The wine: fruit, density, freshness
Sullavìa is a contemporary wine built around drinkability and coherence. Aged exclusively in stainless steel, with no oak contact, it preserves the integrity of Pinot Noir’s fruit and freshness while developing structure and density.
It is harmonious: what the nose promises, the palate delivers – with continuity and momentum.
Stainless steel maceration enhances varietal purity and color vibrancy, resulting in a bright, lively red with a dynamic character. It is an everyday wine that does not compromise on personality or depth and can also be served at a slightly cooler temperature.
The label
The Sullavìa label draws inspiration from an artwork displayed in the Bava winery: Border Series 136 3–4 by Pedro Pires (metal sculpture). Here, the work is rendered in a stylized form, in a distinctive red that echoes the iconic “casot” in the vineyard.
Technical sheet
Appellation: Piemonte DOC Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2024
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard source: Single vineyard – Bricco Roche, Agliano Terme (AT)
Soil: Calcareous, upper hillside slope
Vinification: Stainless steel with maceration
Aging: Stainless steel – no oak contact
First vintage: 2024