“CHICU”
“Chicu” was the nickname of our Nonno Ernesto, the founder of the winery. He was known this way among people from the Langhe and Roero, reflecting the local tradition. It passed down from him to father Federico, to us and to our children, and still continues today to represent the new generations of the Faccenda family
We have always been called Chicu, that is to say Chicco. From our grandfather Ernesto to our children, this is not only the name behind the history of our winery, it is more than that: it carries the affection, respect, friendship and belonging to the community of our own family.”
SUSTAINABILITY
“We were born and raised in the Roero area and we live in the heart of our own vineyards. It is an inspiration for us to love and respect the land, conducting viticulture in full respect of the environment.”
In addition, we have joined The Green Experience project to offer
sustainable wines by preserving natural resources and hillside landscape:
biological pest control, planting of essences between the rows, traceability
and transparency.
We have installed solar panels on the roof of the cellar with a total capacity
of 40 kW. The underground construction allows a constant temperature for
the ageing of the wine, reducing the energy required to air-condition the
rooms. The building complies with energy class A.
In order to preserve the biodiversity on the hillsides, we have purchased
woods and hazel groves around our vineyards. The safeguard and care of
green areas reduce the environmental impact of the farm and provide a
habitat for small animals, birds and insects. Furthermore, most of the
winery has been buried under the hill to respect the World Heritage
landscape and limit land use.
By caring for the land, the vines and people who grow them, we have
minimised treatments and ensured quality and safety with constant
controls and residue analyses.
