Growing a vineyard in the heart of the city is more than an agricultural practice—it is a tribute to nature and the local community. Valmarina embraces the vision of the Urban Vineyard Association, transforming urban spaces into oases of biodiversity. Our vineyards not only offer a picturesque and unexpected landscape, but also play a crucial role in reducing the carbon footprint by promoting local production and enhancing the territory. Valmarina, an estate of the Conti Moroni, an ancient noble family from Bergamo, is set in a thousand-year-old context, surrounded by medieval monuments that enhance its visual beauty. The vines stretch to the edge of the city and, on the other side, blend into the woods, reconnecting us with the uniqueness of the genius loci and reminding us to protect the health of our planet.
With the Valmarina vineyard project, we pursue a historical legacy cultivated in a contemporary dimension, where countryside and adjacent city coexist harmoniously. A core part of the project lies in the commitment to preserving this unique place. Nearly half of the vineyards consist of disease-resistant varieties requiring fewer treatments, and all are managed using environmentally friendly agricultural practices. The goal is to preserve biodiversity, reduce environmental impact, and produce high-quality wines sustainably.
The project includes a pedestrian and cycling path that winds through the vineyards and the picturesque chestnut woodland area. This trail offers tourists the chance to enjoy the beauty of the landscape, understand its cultural and historical richness, and explore the vineyard actively, following the natural cycles of the vines through the changing seasons.
The project promotes cultural and rural tourism, encouraging visitors to immerse themselves in the local history through guided tours that, in addition to including artistic monuments, address the challenges of cultivating the land—starting from the first ploughing works of Benedictine monks in the Middle Ages, continuing through those who worked the land over the centuries, and culminating in the carefully considered changes brought about by modern agricultural mechanization.
In addition to the cultural aspect, the project also embraces green tourism with nature walks through the unspoiled forest and the rediscovery of the great meadows surrounding the monastery, likely the last remaining historic permanent meadows still present within the city of Bergamo.
The project also includes events related to cycling, local culture, and of course, wine—with tastings and a harvest festival. There is also a planned shop to be opened along Via Ramera, dedicated to selling local products, contributing to the economic development of the area and supporting farmers, local producers, and small entrepreneurs in the food and wine sector.