August 24, 2026 (Farra di Soligo, Italy) — In the heart of the Valdobbiadene hills, where steep slopes shape both landscape and labour, working in the vineyard is above all an act of listening. This is where the vision of Stefano Pola, at the helm of Andreola, takes form, within a family story that since 1984 has been deeply intertwined with one of Italy’s most distinctive wine territories.
Raised among these vineyards, Stefano Pola began harvesting grapes as a child, learning early on that this land allows no shortcuts. The steep hills demand entirely manual work, time-intensive, precise, and constant. Today defined as “heroic viticulture,” for Andreola it is simply the most authentic way to farm: respecting the land in order to express it in the glass.
The relationship with the territory is the starting point for every decision. The hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are not just a backdrop, but a living system of delicate balances: varied soils, changing exposures and small plots interwoven with woods and hedgerows. In this mosaic, each vineyard tells a different story, and the role of the producer is not to simplify it, but to preserve its nuance.
This principle underpins Stefano Pola’s idea of quality: intervene as little as possible and allow the grapes to fully express their character. It is a philosophy that translates into wines marked by clarity, integrity, and a strong sense of place.
At the same time, his path has been defined by clear, sometimes bold decisions. Among them, the choice to remove the term “Prosecco” from the labels, focusing exclusively on Valdobbiadene DOCG. A process that began as early as 2007 and gradually became definitive, an effort to move away from a generic perception and reinforce a deeper, more distinctive identity.
For Pola, innovation is not about changing the language, but refining it. This approach is reflected in ongoing investments in the winery, a growing focus on sustainability, and the work on “Rive”, single-hillside expressions that capture the micro-differences within the territory. Today Andreola is one of the producers with the widest range of Rive wines, a project that highlights the complexity of Valdobbiadene through multiple, precise interpretations.
Recent challenges follow the same direction. From circular practices to manage winemaking by-products, to the Vigneti delle Dolomiti project, where Stefano Pola extends its experience to higher-altitude vineyards, the common thread remains consistent: exploring new possibilities while staying closely connected to origin.
“More than ever, our work is about finding a balance between what the land gives us and what we can improve without altering it.” This perspective captures Stefano Pola’s approach: forward-looking, yet grounded in everyday gestures, starting with walking the vineyards.
In a context where innovation and market trends often dominate the conversation, Andreola maintains a grounded, practical approach. Wine still begins with a direct relationship with the land and for Stefano Pola, the future lies in preserving that relationship, step by step.
Andreola Winery – Company Profile
Located in the heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG area, with 110 hectares of vineyards, 900,000 bottles sold in over 35 countries and nearly 40 years of history, Andreola has become a symbol of heroic viticulture in Valdobbiadene DOCG, producing wines that are literally “handmade,” reflecting a constant commitment to quality-driven research. The winery stands out for its manual work in the vineyards, an essential practice on the steep hillsides of this region, where the harvest is marked by the presence of unique pulley systems used to transport the grapes. Andreola’s production focuses primarily on the Glera grape variety, alongside a small percentage of native vines found in older vineyards and includes a range of labels, among them the Rive Line, featuring the largest number of Rive in the Valdobbiadene DOCG category.
