Winery Overview
In the growing area of the Oltrepò Pavese, a small but historic enclave of Lombardia, we find the 19th century organic farm and estate of Frecciarossa residing on a resplendent 37 hectares, of which 27 are vineyards planted amongst a paradise of walnut trees, wheat fields and cows. Mario Odero founded Frecciarossa in 1919. Originally an Italian merchant who split his time between Genova and England, he fell in love with the hills and vineyards surrounding the 18th century villa. His son, Giorgio Odero, continuing his father’s same passion for wine and country life, studied wine and agronomy in Champagne and Burgundy to better understand Pinot Noir. By the 1920’s, Frecciarossa had become a well-known winery and estate far beyond the confines of Oltrepò Pavese. Today, the great granddaughter of Mario Odero, Valeria Radici Odero, has taken up the reigns of this historic estate and has fast-forwarded it into producing ever-more compelling fine wines, without losing the easy going bon vivant charm found here. Valeria remains an intricate part of the production, from her astute palate to her unwavering dedication to all things Frecciarossa. The estate is split between vinifying local grapes (Uva Rara, Croatina, and Barbera), and Pinot Nero. The soil is mostly iron-rich red clay, with veins of marl and limestone. The shells one finds in the soil bear witness to the forgotten sea once found here. Part of the PortoVino portfolio