Historic property in the illasi Valley
The Estate in Colognola ai Colli
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.
At our estate in Colognola ai Colli, we grow the Merlot for the production of our Decima Aurea, Chardonnay for the elegant Torre Pieve, and Garganega for our Lepiga Soave DOC.
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 Tenuta Santa Maria
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.
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