Wine Tenuta Santa Maria, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC, 2021

Introduction

The name of the wine “Ognisanti” comes from the ancient church “All Saints”, located among the vineyards of the estate of Villa Novara. Their soil and sun exposure are particularly suitable for the cultivation of this real “Cru” grape varieties Corvina and Rondinella. “Ognisanti” is the wine of exceptional complexity and completeness. As a result of a careful selection of a small number of vines, wine is produced in limited quantities. So the light is born elegant, rich wine with lots of character.
The grapes for “Ognisanti” grown in the hills with calcareous soils with good drainage, which provides a tight rocky skeleton. Harvested a little later than usual terms in the second half of October. This is possible only in the best years, when the harvest class allows you to create a wine with concentrated, typically a sweet, mild flavor. Vinification includes the steps of maceration and subsequent long fermentation at a constant temperature at 20 C. Then the wine is aged for 18 months in oak French barrels and at least 6 months in bottles.

Bertani winery was founded in the middle of the XIX century in the small town of Quinto di Valpantena in the north of Verona Bertani two brothers – Giovanni Battista and Gaetano. Way brothers in the world of wine began with an introduction by Mr. Guillot – a prominent figure in the wine industry at the time. Since its inception, the brothers Bertani used innovative techniques in the cultivation and processing of crops, using new technology vinification and cultivation. Also Bertani brothers – the first who took the decision to sell wine in bottles, not in oak barrels, which at that time was much more traditional.

Through nearly 30 years since the founding of the winery Bertani in 1888. The Academy of Agriculture, Arts and Commerce in the city of Verona, studying the works of the brothers in terms of scientific and practical approach, awarded them a special gold award. Since then, the winery has become the benchmark Bertani family and commercial winemaking in Verona. To this day, Bertani take part in various competitions and exhibitions, develop new technologies, not resting on its laurels and strive for perfection. Possession Bertani today – it’s 130 acres of land owned by the family around the historic villa of the XVIII century. Cellar and winery are located in the cozy town Grezzano.