Tenuta Santa Maria
The Essence of Our Terroirs
The family’s diverse estates carry a heritage that can be read in every wine
From the heart of Valpolicella Classica to the limestone hills of Soave and the elevated vineyards of Valpantena, every wine by the Bertani family at Tenuta Santa Maria begins with a precise sense of place.
Our estate vineyards are cultivated to express the diversity of Verona’s finest landscapes: ancient parcels, native grape varieties, exclusive Corvina clones and massal selections from our old vines, together with rare and ancient local varieties that form part of the genetic and cultural heritage of the territory.
Amarone Riserva, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Ripasso, Recioto and Soave, together with the cru wines Torre Pieve Chardonnay and Decima Aurea Merlot, are different readings of the same philosophy: purity of origin, elegance, freshness and depth.
At the centre of this vision is the vineyard. Each wine is shaped by the character of its soils, exposures and microclimates, with the aim of revealing terroir with transparency rather than imposing a style upon it.
The Beauty of Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship at Tenuta Santa Maria is a discipline of precision, restraint and time.
In the vineyards, certified sustainable practices accompany the daily care of the Bertani family and technical team, with close attention to low yields, grape maturity, soil vitality and the subtle variations of each vintage.
Particular attention is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the many ancient grape varieties of the territory — a living heritage that contributes freshness, complexity, colour, tannic finesse and a deeper sense of place.
In the cellar, every decision is made to preserve balance and identity. Dedicated micro-vinifications allow individual parcels and selections to be interpreted with precision, while native varieties and proprietary clones contribute to aromatic clarity, structure and finesse.
For Amarone Riserva, natural appassimento is not treated as a process in itself, but as a patient method to enhance the vineyard’s voice. It brings concentration, complexity and longevity while preserving freshness, elegance and a transparent sense of origin.
Long ageing takes place in the estate’s historic bottaia, surrounded by stone, silence and time. Some wines mature for many years before release, developing depth and harmony while retaining the vivacity that defines the estate’s style.
Discover the 18th-Century Estate
Open year-round for private visits and tastings
Tenuta Santa Maria welcomes guests into one of Veneto’s most evocative historic estates, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, a short distance from the UNESCO city of Verona and Lake Garda.
The 18th-century villa, ancient cellars, frescoed rooms, neoclassical Palladian-inspired architecture and walled vineyards are closely connected to the enological, poetic and artistic history of this landscape.
At the heart of the estate lies Brolo dei Poeti, the historic walled vineyard whose name recalls the poets and literary figures who celebrated these hills, including Ippolito Pindemonte and his verse:
“Son cari a Bacco questi colli” — “These hills are dear to Bacchus.”
Here, guests can discover the estate’s wines in the place where their character takes shape: among vineyards, historic stone cellars, family history and the timeless hospitality of the Venetian countryside.
Recognized by wine lovers, private guests and international companies as a distinctive destination for premium tastings and events, Tenuta Santa Maria offers an experience where the culture of Amarone Classico della Valpolicella meets the intimacy of a family estate.
A story of dedication and innovation
A story of
dedication and innovation
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