Breaking News: Volio buys land for a future vineyard site in the Faroe Islands – April Fool’s!
As some of you may know, it has long been a dream for Charles to own a vineyard. And, after much searching and consideration, we are thrilled to announce that this dream will soon be realized.
In light of the changing climate and a forward-thinking opportunity that we could not say no to, Volio has decided to purchase 7.308 hectares of land in the Faroe Islands, off the coast of Norway, to be planted with vines over the coming year. The vineyard site is immaculately situated in the middle of a south-facing slope with a superb aspect ratio to the sun, ensuring perfect ripening conditions. Close proximity to the ocean and a hanging lake will bring gentle breezes to clear away settling frost and caress the vines, adding a lovely, subtle saline note to the finished wines. These combined lake and ocean influences create a unique microclimate rarely seen in vine growing areas in the world.
The fascinating volcanic soils are made up of three distinct basalt layers. With an average age of 56 million years, this rough, rocky soil will add intriguing nuance to the wine, reminiscent of the other great volcanic terroirs around the world.
More information will follow regarding the chosen varietals and their proportions. We are in the midst of meticulous agriculture research to determine which clones will be best suited for the site but the list will undoubtedly include full and semi-aromatic white varietals, as well as one or two early-ripening and thin-skinned red varietals. Our in-house vineyard consultant duo, Lorenzo and Tomasso, are currently conducting a 17-point analysis of the site to be sure of our planting decisions. Stay tuned for more information coming soon and for the highly-anticipated first vintage, releasing on February 29, 2023!
Above: Our current winery and tasting room.
Below: A prospective future vineyard site.
Note: This endeavor might not reach its full potential in our lifetime but we view it as an investment for the next generation. In the future, the land will be split equally among all current Volio employees’ children (current and future).
…April Fools!! But you never know, maybe one day…