HOW HE GOT HERE
Bergianti is the vision of Gianluca Bergianti, who — together with his wife Simona — transformed a piece of farmland in Gargallo di Carpi near Modena into the biodynamic Terrevive project around 2008.
Originally an engineer by training, Gianluca turned toward agricultural sciences and viticulture, eventually establishing Terrevive as a living farm ecosystem where vines sit alongside gardens, orchards, and pasture. This holistic environment informs everything they do, from how the soil is managed to how the wines are made.
Their vineyard work is hands-on and biodynamic, aimed at nurturing biodiversity rather than imposing control. While the estate uses the word biodynamic, Gianluca and Simona personally prefer the term traditional — emphasizing respect for nature and minimal interference.
In the cellar, spontaneous fermentation, no added yeasts, no fining or filtration, and a rejection of industrial sparkling methods like autoclave define their approach. Instead, bottle-refermentation with must from the same vintage produces lively, authentic Lambrusco and pet-nat styles that reflect both place and practice.