2 editor-picked estates growing Merlot in Valpolicella.
Where to taste Merlot in Valpolicella: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
2 bottles with at least 15% Merlot in the blend.
The Gaetano Bertani branch of the family works from the Novare estate in Negrar, dating its winemaking to 1735 and covering Amarone Classico Riserva, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico and Recioto alongside Soave.
Eighteenth-century villa and cellar at Novare in Arbizzano, where Ippolito Pindemonte held his literary salon, with daily tours of the frescoed Salone delle Muse, the drying lofts and the brolo.
Wine and cheese
Visit the vineyards and winery of Corte Borghetti and taste 5 wines in the 17th-century barrel cellar, with cold cuts and cheeses from Lessinia, extra virgin olive oil...
Embark on an immersive experience in Valpolicella and discover the history, art, vineyards and excellent contemporary wines on a tour of Tenuta Santa Maria owned by Gi...
A "well-rounded" tasting of Valpolicella wines: 5 wines that will give you an overview of our production and introduce you to the particularities of the typical varieties
