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Bertani Winery Guide
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Last updated: May 28, 2024
Winery Overview
Bertani has been a pioneer in Valpolicella since the 1850s. Founded by brothers Giovan Battista and Gaetano Bertani, this historic estate was at the forefront of bottling and exporting fine Italian wines, establishing a global reputation early in its history.
As a renowned Amarone trailblazer, with its inaugural vintage released in 1958, Bertani’s wines have adorned the tables of nobility and were even honored with the endorsement of the Italian Royal House in 1923. Yet, despite its regal connections, Bertani remains a beacon of progress in winemaking, blending timeless techniques with cutting-edge technology to create exceptional wines.
The Bertani portfolio is a testament to diversity and quality, featuring its prestigious, award-winning Amarone, which captured the acclaimed three-glass award from Gambero Rosso. The ‘Valpolicella Valpantena’ collection showcases their crowd-pleasing Secco Bertani Valpolicella. Meanwhile, their Soave wines epitomize the elegance of delicate whites, and their Lake Garda selections speak to the region’s unique terroir.
Wines produced
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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
Corvina and Rondinella -
Ognisanti di Novare Valpolicella Classico DOC
Rondinella and Corvina -
Le Miniere Di Novare Valpolicella Classico DOC
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella -
Catullo RipassoValpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Rondinella, Corvinone and Corvina Veronese -
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Rondinella and Corvina Veronese -
Valpolicella DOC
Rondinella and Corvina -
Amarone Valpolicella Valpantena DOC
Rondinella and Corvina Veronese -
Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG
Rondinella, Merlot and Corvina Veronese -
Secco Vintage Vintage Veneto IGT
Corvina, Sangiovese Grosso, Syrah,Cabernet-Sauvignon -
Soave Vintage Soave Doc
Garganega -
Sereole Soave DOC
Gargànega -
Le Nogare Bardolino DOC
Rondinella, Corvina Veronese, Molinara -
Le Quaiare Lugana DOC
Trebbiano di Lugana -
Custoza Doc
Garganega, Trebbiano, Cortese and Malvasia -
Bertarose Chiaretto Veneto IGT
Molinara and Merlot -
Due Uve Venezia Giulia IGT
Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc -
Velante Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia IGT
Pinot Grigio -
Due Uve Rosso Veneto IGT
Pinot Nero 50% and Corvina 50% -
Collezione Bertani
Selection of Valpolicella, Bardolino, Soave, Lugana and Custoza -
Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Villa Bertani
Grignano, Pendolino, Frantoio, Leccino and Favarol olive variaties
Winery Contact Details
Bertani
Via Asiago, 137023, Grezzana (VR)
Italy
Email: [email protected]
Tel +39 045 8658444
Fax +39 045 8658400 Find out more
Facts & Figures
Appellation
Veneto IGT, Lugana DOC, Valpolicella Classico DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC, Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Valpantena DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena DOC, Ripasso Valolicella Classico Superiore DOC, Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG, Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, Bardolino DOC, Soave DOC, Custoza DOC, Venezia Giulia IGT
Founded
1857
Area under Vine
200 hectares
Age of vines
Oak barrel origin
Winemaker
Cristian Ridolfi
Owner
Bertani Domains
Production
2 million bottles
Grape varietals
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gargànega, Trebbiano di Lugana, Cortese, Malvasia, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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Cortese
Discover the hidden gem of Italian white wines: the Cortese grape variety. Learn about its unique flavors and find out why it's gaining popularity.
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Gargànega
Garganega, a key white grape of Italy's Veneto region, particularly in Soave and Gambellara wines, is also Sicily's Grecanico Dorato. known for producing delicate wines with lemon and almond notes when yields are controlled. The grape's late ripening and vigor can lead to high yields of neutral wines; however, its acidity suits sweet recioto wines well.
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Malvasia
Malvasia Bianca, a historical grape from Greece, now thrives in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, producing unique sweet wines.
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Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris is a white-wine grape variety originally from Burgundy. It is thought to be a mutant clone of Pinot Noir.
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Sauvignon Blanc
The sauvignon blanc grape varietal, originally from the Bordeaux region of France, is now one of the world's most loved white varieties.
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Corvina Veronese
Corvina, known as Corvina Veronese or Cruina, is primarily grown in Italy's Veneto region, with a small presence in Argentina. It's key to producing Bardolino and Valpolicella wines, offering mild fruity flavors with almond hints. Integral in Amarone and Recioto wine-making, Corvina yields light to medium-bodied wines with high acidity, low tannins, and a potential sour-cherry finish.
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Rondinella
Rondinella is a red grape from Italy's Veneto, mainly found in Valpolicella and Bardolino blends, prized for its high, consistent yields rather than its quality. Seldom made into a single-varietal wine, it adds herbal notes to Corvina-based blends and suits the grape-drying appassimento process.
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Molinara
Molinara, a light-bodied Italian red grape, is mainly blended in Valpolicella and Bardolino wines, valued for its high acidity rather than flavor, often overshadowed by other varieties. Its tendency to oxidize has led to reduced cultivation, but it remains integral to Valpolicella due to appellation regulations.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Discover the irresistible allure of Cabernet Sauvignon—a worldwide favorite with robust, dark-bodied flavor. Unleash your wine journey today!
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Merlot
Merlot is the most cultivated grape in Bordeaux and closely related to Cabernet Franc
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Winery Appellations
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