Brivio Vini SA — Mendrisio

An emblematic name in Ticino Merlot

Based in Mendrisio, in southern Ticino, Brivio Vini SA is one of the leading names in contemporary Ticino viticulture. It operates under the same roof as Gialdi Vini SA, together forming a key reference group in the southern Swiss Alps.

Address: Via Vignoo 3, 6850 Mendrisio

History — The vision of Guido Brivio

The modern story began in 1988, when Guido Brivio took over the Fratelli Valli estate after studying oenology in France. Coming from a family active in the spirits business (holder of the Cynar license in Switzerland), he shifted the company’s focus toward high-quality Ticino wines, placing Merlot at the center of his vision.

Production model

The estate follows a model of high-quality négociant production: grapes are purchased from a network of carefully selected Ticino growers, within the framework of a close partnership between Gialdi and Brivio. This approach highlights the best terroirs of the Sottoceneri while maintaining strict standards of vinification.

Grape varieties & style

Merlot is the undisputed signature of the house, crafted both as red wines and as Bianco di Merlot. The wines combine ripeness, density, and precise barrel ageing, resulting in elegant, concentrated wines with a silky texture.

Wine style

• Pure fruit expression
• Silky texture
• Balanced structure between power and elegance

The precision of the ageing process results in wines that shine both in their youth and after several years of cellaring.