Paladina

Paladina, famously the home of cycling champion Felice Gimondi, transitions Bergamo's plains into the foothills where vine-growing thrives. Within this municipality, 17 protected denominations overlap, highlighting its agricultural diversity. Most notably, Paladina belongs to the Valcalepio DOC wine zone, shared with only 42 other municipalities, where Cabernet and Merlot grapes develop intense character. The local clay-limestone slopes also nurture the vines of the Terre del Colleoni DOC. These hills shape elegant, structured wines, proving that Paladina's terroir demands the endurance of a true athlete to harvest its best.