Farina Wines presenta il terzo atto del progetto Art Ferment

Pedemonte di San Pietro in Cariano, July 2024 – In the heart of Valpolicella Classica, Farina Wines proposes a new appointment with the world of art, this time choosing the expressive form of photography by Roberto Bigano, an eclectic artist of international renown who ranges from still life to the reproduction of works of art to 'build' a representation that is as close as possible to the ideal of beauty universal.

The photographic exhibition set up inside the cellar of Farina Wines from June to September 2024, marries the suggestion of large dimensions in five shots. The beauty is represented by a 'Bugatti' transfigured in a sinuous light line, From the water shot in 'Curacaoburg' that becomes the element of natural connection with the Dutch people or even from the 'Carnival Party Verona' and 'Violin' that become images in which the "transformation" creates new "originals".

The concept of universal beauty by Roberto Bigano is thus joined to the art of making wine by Farina Wines, a century long tradition dedicated to the production of Amarone and the most representative wines of Valpolicella. Thanks to the collaboration with Artericambi Gallery in Verona as part of the 'Art Ferment' project, Farina Wines periodically proposes new appointments in which art, wine culture and territory dialogue creating a story in which innovation, Sustainability and experimentation take new forms. Farina Wines draws on the modern and vibrant expressions of contemporary art, to let enthusiasts and curious people live the environments of their cellar. Visitors are welcomed, already at their entry into the court of '500' 'home' Farina, by the important sculpture 'Für Paul Celan' dedicated to the Jewish poet Paul Celan; the sculpture was created by one of the most important artists of the XX and XXI century, Anselm Kiefer, celebrated just this year by thefilm 'Anselm' by Wim Wenders and the temporary exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES - Roberto Bigano

He works on commission or for personal projects in Italy, Europe, North America, Japan and India. Eclectic photographer, ranging from still life, to reproduction of works of art, to photography of cars. He specializes in what he calls "special shots," which is very particular work like, for example, the high-res top-down shot, Photos of large reflective objects in location. Among the best known works are the reproductions of works by Leonardo da Vinci, including the Last Supper, the Self-portrait, the Codex Atlanticus in which, For the first time, the very high digital resolution using Hasselblad’s Multishot technology is used.

ART AND WINE a union that is renewed in Farina Wines with a photographic exhibition inspired by universal beauty

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January-February: Pruning

While the vine is dormant, it is the hand of the man who models its shape and prepares it for the next growing season and grape harvest.

March: Budbreak

The vine shoots bind to the trellis, and the first buds begin to break. At this time, we witness the phenomenon of the vine’s weeping when luminous drops descend from the shoots as evidence of new lymph.

April: Bud burst

The vine finally awakens in spring; the first shoots appear, and the vineyard turns bright green.

May: Flowering

June-July: fruit setting

Only less than half of the flowers will be pollinated and go on to form bunches. The moment of fruit set is one of the most critical and delicate moments in the growing season. Bunches risk falling (coulure) or stretch into tendrils (spinning) to avoid losing the availability of nutrients.

August: Veraison

The grapes begin to take on color as the final phase of ripening begins. The hard green berries increase in volume and develop sugar content as the levels of acidity fall. A white floury-like bloom appears on the bunches that will protect the grapes from atmospheric aggressions until harvest.

September-October: Harvest

When the bunches are ripe, and the grapes have reached a balanced degree of acidity and sweetness, the harvest begins strictly by hand. The first meticulous selection is set aside to dry in small crates to produce Amarone and Recioto in the winter.

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The work of the vine is done, and the foliage explodes in a kaleidoscope of colors, shades, and emotions. The long winter hibernation slowly begins.

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