The art of winemaking, the history, and the terroir of Valpolicella
An elegant 18th-century, Venetian style neoclassical residence, whose historic cellars in 1936 witnessed the birth of Amarone, Villa Mosconi di Giovanni e Guglielmo Bertani, lies in the picturesque village of Arbizzano di Negrar, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. In this luscious valley, resting 200 meters above sea level, just minutes from Verona and about twenty kilometres from Lake Garda, the vineyards find an ideal location in terms of microclimate and exposure. The sedimentary marl soil rests on a limestone rock substrate and is particularly suited to the cultivation of grapevines. The estate itself, along with its vineyards, offers a unique example of a walled vineyard, drying lofts for the appassimento of the grapes, areas for vinification, and cellars dating back to the 16th century, all dedicated to the production of fine wines. To this day, our Amarone and Valpolicella wines are produced from grapes which are grown in these historic vineyards, developed and aged in these venerable spaces. Villa Mosconi di Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani, also the headquarters of Tenuta Santa Maria, is open for visits and tastings.
The art of winemaking, the history, and the terroir of Valpolicella
An elegant 18th-century, Venetian style neoclassical residence, whose historic cellars in 1936 witnessed the birth of Amarone, Villa Mosconi di Giovanni e Guglielmo Bertani, lies in the picturesque village of Arbizzano di Negrar, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. In this luscious valley, resting 200 meters above sea level, just minutes from Verona and about twenty kilometres from Lake Garda, the vineyards find an ideal location in terms of microclimate and exposure. The sedimentary marl soil rests on a limestone rock substrate and is particularly suited to the cultivation of grapevines. The estate itself, along with its vineyards, offers a unique example of a walled vineyard, drying lofts for the appassimento of the grapes, areas for vinification, and cellars dating back to the 16th century, all dedicated to the production of fine wines. To this day, our Amarone and Valpolicella wines are produced from grapes which are grown in these historic vineyards, developed and aged in these venerable spaces. Villa Mosconi di Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani, also the headquarters of Tenuta Santa Maria, is open for visits and tastings.
An elegant 18th-century, Venetian style neoclassical residence, whose historic cellars in 1936 witnessed the birth of Amarone, Villa Mosconi di Giovanni e Guglielmo Bertani, lies in the picturesque village of Arbizzano di Negrar, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. In this luscious valley, resting 200 meters above sea level, just minutes from Verona and about twenty kilometres from Lake Garda, the vineyards find an ideal location in terms of microclimate and exposure. The sedimentary marl soil rests on a limestone rock substrate and is particularly suited to the cultivation of grapevines. The estate itself, along with its vineyards, offers a unique example of a walled vineyard, drying lofts for the appassimento of the grapes, areas for vinification, and cellars dating back to the 16th century, all dedicated to the production of fine wines. To this day, our Amarone and Valpolicella wines are produced from grapes which are grown in these historic vineyards, developed and aged in these venerable spaces. Villa Mosconi di Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani, also the headquarters of Tenuta Santa Maria, is open for visits and tastings.
Venerable traditions, innovation, and respect for the vineyard
The estate of Santa Maria alla Pieve, historic property of Gaetano Bertani’s family, is located in the southernmost part of the Illasi Valley, enclosed by the production zones of Valpolicella DOC to the west and Soave DOC to the east. The roots of the vineyards are sunk deep into a terrain alluvial in origin, composed of layers of limestone clay and river stones. The property is situated in a charming hamlet with Roman origins, about fourteen kilometers outside Verona. The stately sixteenth-century farmhouse and over twenty hectares of surrounding vineyards represent a span of nearly two Roman centuria, as evidenced by the cherished discovery of a cadastral survey of the time, a tax map showing details of ownership and land value. From these lands so well-suited to the cultivation of vines, we grow the Merlot for the production of our Decima Aurea, Chardonnay for the elegant Torre Pieve, and Garganega for our Lepiga Soave DOC. Here you can also find the cellars dedicated to vinification and the ageing barrels employed in the production of these fine wines.
Venerable traditions, innovation, and respect for the vineyard
The estate of Santa Maria alla Pieve, historic property of Gaetano Bertani’s family, is located in the southernmost part of the Illasi Valley, enclosed by the production zones of Valpolicella DOC to the west and Soave DOC to the east. The roots of the vineyards are sunk deep into a terrain alluvial in origin, composed of layers of limestone clay and river stones. The property is situated in a charming hamlet with Roman origins, about fourteen kilometers outside Verona. The stately sixteenth-century farmhouse and over twenty hectares of surrounding vineyards represent a span of nearly two Roman centuria, as evidenced by the cherished discovery of a cadastral survey of the time, a tax map showing details of ownership and land value. From these lands so well-suited to the cultivation of vines, we grow the Merlot for the production of our Decima Aurea, Chardonnay for the elegant Torre Pieve, and Garganega for our Lepiga Soave DOC. Here you can also find the cellars dedicated to vinification and the ageing barrels employed in the production of these fine wines.
The estate of Santa Maria alla Pieve, historic property of Gaetano Bertani’s family, is located in the southernmost part of the Illasi Valley, enclosed by the production zones of Valpolicella DOC to the west and Soave DOC to the east. The roots of the vineyards are sunk deep into a terrain alluvial in origin, composed of layers of limestone clay and river stones. The property is situated in a charming hamlet with Roman origins, about fourteen kilometers outside Verona. The stately sixteenth-century farmhouse and over twenty hectares of surrounding vineyards represent a span of nearly two Roman centuria, as evidenced by the cherished discovery of a cadastral survey of the time, a tax map showing details of ownership and land value. From these lands so well-suited to the cultivation of vines, we grow the Merlot for the production of our Decima Aurea, Chardonnay for the elegant Torre Pieve, and Garganega for our Lepiga Soave DOC. Here you can also find the cellars dedicated to vinification and the ageing barrels employed in the production of these fine wines.
The Wines of Gaetano Bertani
Combining traditional methods, advanced technology, and experience passed down through generations of family tradition, we produce wines that are the full expression of our land.
