A founding force in Valpolicella winemaking since 1857, Bertani codified the long-maceration Amarone style. Owned by Tenimenti Angelini since 2021 and still operating from the historic Novare cellars.
Signature wines: Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso
Address: Loc. Novare, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy, Veneto
Founded by Sergio Zenato in 1960, this estate bridges two zones: the Valpolicella hillside estates east of Negrar produce Amarone, and the Lake Garda shoreline vineyards at Peschiera yield benchmark Lugana from Turbiana.
Tasting: Tasting visits at Peschiera del Garda; both Valpolicella and Lugana wines poured.
Signature wines: Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa
The Castagnedi brothers established Tenuta Sant'Antonio in 1989 in the Mezzane valley east of the Classico zone. Their Campo dei Gigli Amarone from Oseleta and Corvina is a benchmark for the sub-zone style.
Tasting: Estate tasting visits by appointment at Mezzane di Sotto; full range of Valpolicella and Amarone poured.
Signature wines: Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli, Tenuta Sant'Antonio Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso
Soave estate founded 1880, run by Andrea and Dario Pieropan. Pieropan produces single-vineyard bottlings La Rocca (volcanic tufa) and Calvarino (basalt and limestone), each from distinct soils inside the Soave Classico DOC. Certified organic by Suolo e Salute since 2012.
Tasting: Visits and tastings at the historic Soave cellar; bookable via the website.
Signature wines: Pieropan Soave Classico, Pieropan Soave Classico La Rocca, Pieropan Soave Classico Calvarino
Founded by Giuseppe Inama in 1991, the estate spans Soave Classico hill vineyards and pioneered quality Carmenere in the Colli Berici DOC. The Vulcaia Soave from basalt soils is one of the appellation's most mineral expressions.
Tasting: Visits and tastings at San Bonifacio; Soave Classico and Colli Berici Carmenere tasting programmes.
Signature wines: Inama Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Foscarino, Inama Oratorio di San Lorenzo Soave Superiore DOCG, Inama Bradisismo Soave Superiore DOCG
The Gini family has farmed on the volcanic hillsides of Monteforte d'Alpone since the 17th century. La Frosca and Col Foscarin are their benchmark single-vineyard Soaves from ancient Garganega vines on basalt-rich soils.
Tasting: Estate visits and tasting flights at Monteforte d'Alpone; booking required.
Signature wines: Gini Soave Classico La Frosca, Gini Col Foscarin Soave Classico
Sisters Alessandra and Meri Tessari run this compact estate in the village of Soave producing Classico and the single-cru Monte Carbonare from centenarian Garganega vines on volcanic tufa soils.
Tasting: Tasting visits by appointment in the village of Soave.
Signature wines: Suavia Soave Classico, Suavia Soave Classico Monte Carbonare, Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave
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