STEFANO POLA PROJECT
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Since 1984, the year Nazzareno Pola founded the company, we have been an integral part of the growth of the wonderful Valdobbiadene DOCG area, also through infrastructure development. Our story began in a small building adjacent to the founder’s residence, less than a kilometer from the current location of the company, with the technologies of that time but with very clear ideas.
Step by step, in 1987 we installed our first bottling line, and shortly thereafter we carried out our first sparkling wine production and bottling entirely in-house. In 1990, an expansion was planned to better accommodate the increasing production, which was growing thanks to the acquisition of some prestigious vineyards.
TOWARDS A NEW FACILITY
Following the transition of leadership to his son, significant improvements were made to the production department, and all available space in the then-current production facility was maximized. However, the true turning point came from the drive and momentum that Stefano managed to bring within just a few years, both in terms of brand positioning and the acquisition of other prestigious vineyards. By 2007, it became clear that laying the foundation stone for a new expansion was necessary, this time at the current location where we still operate today.
Thanks to the solid foundation passed down by his father, the vision was clear from the outset: it was essential to find a suitable place to house the production of the company’s entire vineyard estate and structure it in such a way that no compromises in quality would ever be made. This marked the birth of the modern winery.
In 2010, the relocation process began with the first harvest in the current winery, a special environment designed to host Andreola’s production facilities in a modern key, featuring cutting-edge technologies and a unique design, created to pay tribute to the beauty of our hills.
THE BOTTLING LINE IS RENEWED
In 2013, the full transfer of the bottling line was completed, and on that occasion, it was upgraded and expanded to better manage the timing and quality of all aspects related to the bottling of our wines.
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WINERY SECTION
Over the years, the company’s vineyard estate grew further, exceeding 100 hectares of directly managed vines. As a result, it became necessary to further expand the winery’s fermentation facilities to best accommodate the grapes from all the newly acquired properties. Thus, in 2017, the latest part of the facility was built for fermentation and storage, featuring modern, fully insulated tanks. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the storage warehouse for bottles was also expanded and placed in the underground section of the new construction, with full temperature and humidity control.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OFFICES
Over the years, Andreola has continued to strengthen its presence in the Italian market, gaining significant importance on an international scale as well. To better face the many new administrative and commercial challenges, Stefano built new, larger, and more elegant offices adjacent to the winery, which were completed in 2021.
WINE SHOP RENOVATION
Completing a virtuous cycle, in 2022, the entire hospitality area was renovated to present ourselves to the public in a way that reflects the hard work behind the production of a bottle of Valdobbiadene DOCG. The wine shop and tasting room are one of the beating hearts of our winery, where every visitor can immerse themselves through all their senses in the discovery of our hills and the world of Andreola, leaving as a true Ambassador.
GREEN CHOICES
At the facility located at Via Cavre 19 in Farra di Soligo, the main winery activities take place, including production (bottling), storage of wines and finished products, as well as a company store, educational facilities, an event room, and administrative offices. This facility accounts for our highest energy consumption, especially for the bottling line and the storage and refrigeration of processed wines. On the rooftops of the facility, we have installed a photovoltaic system through the PNRR Agrisolare program, which will allow us to cover approximately 57% of our energy needs.
