April 20, 2026 (Modena, Italy) — In the heart of Emilia-Romagna’s Modena province, a new generation is redefining the identity of a region long anchored in tradition. At Ventiventi, three brothers, Riccardo, Andrea and Tommaso Razzaboni, are guiding a young, independent winery that has embraced Metodo Classico as the expressive path for three of the region’s most distinctive native varieties: Pignoletto, Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce and Lambrusco di Sorbara.
From these grapes comes a trio of sparkling wines that reflects the brothers themselves: a Blanc de Blancs from Pignoletto, a Rouge de Noirs from Salamino, and a Rosé from Sorbara; three interpretations, three personalities, one shared vision.
Recently, a significant evolution has taken shape in the winery’s approach: the extension of lees ageing for its five flagship wines. What began as an intended 30 months on the lees has evolved naturally through time, tasting and attentive listening, extending to 40 and even 50 months, and revealing wines that gain in harmony and elegance without losing their defining freshness.
Founded by the Razzaboni family, the winery reflects an ethos where family spirit, innovation and sustainability coexist. Ventiventi rises on a single 70 hectare estate, 30 hectares under vine, set within alluvial clay, silt and sand that give the wines freshness and longevity. Since its first plantings in 2016, the estate has followed organic and sustainable farming practices, favouring low yields and gentle pressing to preserve purity.
Today, the team’s average age is just 29, an uncommon youthfulness reflected in the wines’ energy and precision.
At the heart of Ventiventi are the three brothers, whose different temperaments and skills naturally converge in Metodo Classico, forming a quiet thread that unites their work.
“Working as brothers isn’t always simple, but it’s what gives us strength,”
say Riccardo, Andrea and Tommaso.
Riccardo, the eldest, has shaped the winery’s structure and strategic direction, defining its identity and positioning it in both domestic and international markets. His inclination toward clarity and coherence is reflected in the Blanc de Blancs, a precise, authentic expression of Pignoletto grown on the estate’s clay-rich soils.
Andrea, the winemaker, has long believed that Modena’s native grapes could reveal unexpected complexity through careful work and patient ageing. After studying in Cesena and gaining experience in Trentino Alto Adige, he returned to reinterpret Salamino and Sorbara. His choice to extend lees-ageing beyond the initial 30‑month plan came from listening to the wines, a belief reflected in the dry, ruby-toned and elegant Rouge de Noirs.
Tommaso, the youngest, is completing his oenology studies. His youthful perspective allows him to approach Lambrusco di Sorbara with fresh eyes. The Rosé, made entirely from Sorbara, carries his signature: vibrant, versatile, gastronomic, and sustained by a bright acidity even after extended lees-ageing.
Together, the brothers express a natural balance through wines that reflect their unique perspectives on the land they grew up in. What unites them is the belief that time can reveal nuances often overlooked in a region known for its immediacy. Their shared goal is to give Emilia Romagna’s wines a contemporary and elegant voice, where time, place and family naturally converge.
About Ventiventi
The story begins in 2014 with the acquisition of land intended to root a dream in the soil of Emilia. In Medolla (Modena), this site now hosts Ventiventi’s 70‑hectare estate, including 30 hectares of vineyards and the winery itself. The choice of land was deliberate: its alluvial composition, 45% clay, 47% silt and 8% sand, provides an ideal environment for the vine. With the first plantings in 2016, the roots put down were not only those of the vines, but also those of a family committed to tending every row and every shoot, aware that patience is the first ingredient of success.
The inaugural 2018 harvest marked the result of years of work and waiting, yet it was only the beginning. The true turning point came in 2020, the year that lends its name to the winery. With the official release of its first wines, Ventiventi entered the market and began carving out a place within an increasingly competitive and fast‑moving sector. The decision to focus on Metodo Classico, together with a commitment to sustainability and meticulous attention to quality, became key elements of its identity. Alongside the promotion of local varieties such as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Sorbara, Ancellotta and Pignoletto, the estate also grows international grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Traminer.
Today, Ventiventi produces over 66,000 bottles across Metodo Classico, Charmat and still wines. Since November 2023, the winery has been a member of FIVI, the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers, a choice that reinforces its identity and certifies its authentic, transparent approach.
