Tenuta Santa Maria

Tenuta Santa Maria is a historic winery in the heart of Valpolicella, a celebrated wine region just north of Verona. Its story is closely connected to the Bertani family, whose generations of winemaking experience have helped shape the character of the estate. Today, brothers Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani continue that tradition, combining respect for local customs with a thoughtful approach to vineyard management and winemaking.

The estate is based at Villa Mosconi Bertani, an elegant eighteenth-century villa surrounded by vineyards, gardens and a park. Its cellars hold a place in the history of Amarone della Valpolicella, the rich, dry red wine for which the region is renowned. Visitors can explore the villa and cellars and discover how the landscape, architecture and wines are linked.

Valpolicella’s native grape varieties are central to the winery’s identity. Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella contribute to wines with layers of ripe fruit, spice and savoury character. For Amarone, selected grapes are dried before fermentation, concentrating their flavours and giving the finished wine its distinctive depth. The process demands patience, both during drying and while the wine matures.

The winery also produces other wines including Valpolicella Ripasso, which gains complexity through contact with the skins left after Amarone fermentation. Alongside these regional styles, the estate makes wines from international varieties, reflecting a willingness to explore beyond tradition.

A visit to Tenuta Santa Maria offers more than a tasting. The setting invites guests to slow down and appreciate the relationship between wine and place: the vineyards on the slopes, the old cellar rooms and the villa itself. It is an opportunity to experience a part of Valpolicella where history remains visible, but winemaking is very much alive. Whether discovering Amarone for the first time or returning to a familiar favourite, guests can find a welcoming introduction to the region.

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