It’s quite striking to read “Parvus Ager,” Latin for “small field,” and then find yourself in front of a 54‑hectare estate whose land extends even inside the Appia Antica Natural Park.
Originally grape suppliers, ten years ago they decided to replant all 54 hectares and start bottling their own wines. Silvana Lulli represents the fourth generation of the family, and her approach is clear: to seek a common thread and a personality capable of conveying emotion and identity.
What I sensed when meeting Silvana for the first time was her pride as she spoke about her wines. Wine is the world she grew up in — a passion that eventually became a necessity, strong enough to bring her back to play a leading role at Parvus Ager.
An identity that can be found in the wines, especially in the Sauvignon, which makes no attempt to conform to the “Sauvignon style” that caters to everyday drinkers. And also in the initiatives that make this winery — if I may use two adjectives — concrete and “delightfully creative.” Vinea Lucens is a unique project, and probably the one that best expresses Silvana’s character.
As always, I won’t talk about the wines themselves. Those must be tasted — and I definitely would taste the wines of Parvus Ager 😊
Same goes for Vinea Lucens, which I try to describe in this article and video.
