Bertani
Bertani Wines
A modern icon, nobody sums up the dichotomy of history and modernity quite like Bertani. At once funky and fruit-forward, smooth and structured, quirky and quintessential, these winemakers may be an institution in the region but they remain, nonetheless, a productively disruptive one. Since their inception in the mid-19th century they’ve been at the forefront of viticulture in Valpolicella, and have now expanded throughout the region and into neighbouring Soave.
It all began in 1857, when two brothers in Quinto di Valpantena, Gaetano and Giovan Battista Bertani, decided to establish their own independent winery in the village. Gaetano in particular had winemaking pedigree, having traveled to France to study with the celebrated viticulturist Jules Guyot, whose work had a huge influence on the young winemaker. Bertani wines were already recognised by authorities by 1870 for their quality and modernity, and they received endorsement from both the Italian and British royal families in the 1920s and 30s.
These days, a typical Bertani reflects a commitment to precise winemaking but without too much intervention. Their emphasis on unusual and cutting edge techniques, from the Novarè method to the use of a monoclone of corvina, nonetheless is all geared towards trying to make the wine shine on its own terms, without synthetic yeasts or excessive use of oak. In this way, Bertani’s wines are renowned for their purity of fruit and bright freshness, as well as relatively moderate alcohol and harmonious balance.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2016 – MAGNUM
€220.00
Bottle: 1500ml (Magnum)
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: Corvina 80%, rondinella 20%
Ageing: 7 years in barrel, followed by at least 3 years in bottle.
Aromas: Classic cherries, red and black with a maraschino edge. Spicy, with a pepper and cinnamon edge. Whiffs of cigar and forest floor hint at greatness to come.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Valpantena 2022
Original price was: €44.00.€40.00Current price is: €40.00.Bertani has made Amarone since 1857. The estate still ages its wines for many years in large Slavonian oak casks, for an Amarone known for elegance, freshness, balance and a long life in bottle.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 15,5%
Grapes: Corvina Veronese 80%, Rondinella 20%
Ageing: 24 months in 30, 54 and 75 hectolitre barrels, followed by at least 6 months in bottle.
Aromas: Intense ruby colour with generous notes of cherry and blackberry, layered with hints of cinnamon and black pepper, and a soft, creamy palate that leads to a long, persistent finish.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 1968
Original price was: €1,398.00.€1,300.00Current price is: €1,300.00.Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 1968
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina and Rondinella
Ageing: Around 10 years in large oak barrels.
Aromas: Mature dried fruit, spices, sandalwood and tobacco, with balsamic notes, almond nuances and a subtle savory edge. Deep, layered and still showing both power and elegance.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2015
Original price was: €158.00.€134.00Current price is: €134.00.Bertani has made Amarone since 1857. The estate still ages its wines for many years in large Slavonian oak casks, for an Amarone known for elegance, freshness, balance and a long life in bottle.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2015
Alcohol: 15,5%
Grapes: Corvina 80%, rondinella 20%
Ageing: Ages 96 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 1 year in the bottle.
Aromas: Classic cherries, red and black with a maraschino edge. Spicy, with a pepper and cinnamon edge. Whiffs of cigar and forest floor hint at greatness to come.
Valpolicella Classico DOC “Le Miniere” 2022
€32.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 12,5%
Grapes: Corvina 70%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 10%.
Ageing: Unoaked, 6-9 months in concrete followed by at least 6 months in bottle.
Aromas: Fresh, with cherries and fruits of the forest marked by elegant overtones of white pepper.
“Secco Bertani – Vintage Edition” Rosso Verona IGT 2021
€24.00A historic Veronese red first produced in the 1860s by Bertani, aged in traditional chestnut and cherry wood casks, offering a rare blend of elegance, spice, and a firm, structured palate with remarkable balance.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13%
Grapes: Corvina 80%, Sangiovese Grosso 10%, Syrah 5%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Ageing: 18 months in 750 litre traditional Veronese casks made of chestnut and cherry wood, followed by 6 months in bottle.
Aromas: Intense notes of fruit jam and spices, full bodied and firmly structured on the palate.
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC “Ognisanti” 2022
€38.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 12,5%
Grapes: Corvina 95%, rondinella 5%
Ageing: 1 year in French oak barrels and then at least 6 months in the bottle.
Aromas: Rich, fresh fruit and spices.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 1987
€961.00Crafted from a challenging vintage where only the finest fruit was selected, this Amarone reflects the uncompromising standards that made Bertani a benchmark for Amarone. Extended maturation until its October 1996 bottling shaped a wine of remarkable harmony, understated elegance and exceptional ageing potential.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 1987
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina and Rondinella
Bottling: October 1996, after long maturation.
Aromas: Intense ruby with garnet reflections. Dried fruit, sour cherry and plum. Full and harmonious, with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a long finish with notes of almond pastry and spices.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 2001
€372.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2001
Alcohol: 15.2%
Grapes: Corvina and Rondinella
Ageing: 6–7 years in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Aromas: Ripe cherry and plum, dried fruit, licorice, spices and tobacco, with tea leaf and balsamic hints. Structured, layered and elegant.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2009
€312.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina 80%, rondinella 20%
Ageing: 7 years in barrel, followed by at least 3 years in bottle.
Aromas: Intense and approachable fruity expression, refreshed by notes of medicinal herbs and dried flowers.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2016
€158.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol: 15.5%
Grapes: Corvina Veronese 80%, Rondinella 20%
Serving: 16° – 18° C, ideally in a large balloon glass.
Aromas: Intense red color with garnet tones. Expressive and complex, with floral notes of violet and crocus, cedar, earthy hints, pure red fruit, licorice, savory and smoky nuances. Structured but not heavy, with lively acidity, smooth tannins and a rich, long finish.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 1973
€1,080.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 1973
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina and Rondinella
Bottling: April 1983, after long maturation.
Aromas: Mature and elegant, with notes of truffle, dried fruit and distant hints of chocolate. Full and structured on the palate, almost gently sweet, with refined tannins and a long, elegant finish.
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 1980
€969.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 1980
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina and Rondinella
Bottling: February 1991, after long maturation.
Aromas: Mature garnet color with orange reflections. Notes of leather, dried plum and walnut husk. Full and structured, with integrated tannins, soft acidity and an elegant, persistent and lightly spicy finish.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2004
€292.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina 80%, rondinella 20%
Ageing: 7 years in barrel, followed by at least 3 years in bottle.
Aromas: Extraordinary plums and cherries, but more towards maraschino than amarena. Wonderfully perfumed, but with subtle undercurrents of balsamic, earthiness, even a hint of wild mushroom.
Awards: Tannico 99/100
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico DOC Superiore “Catullo” 2021
€42.00Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13,5%
Grapes: 85% Corvina veronese, 10% merlot and 5% rondinella
Ageing: Aging in 75 hl French oak barrels for 12 months, and one year in concrete vats. Then, the wine rests for about 6 months in bottle.
Aromas: Gentle spicy notes of vanilla and chocolate and the typical notes of cherry, black cherry and white pepper.
Awards: Decanter 91/100, James Suckling 93/100
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2011
€278.02Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: 80% Corvina and 20% Rondinella.
Ageing: Ageing for 6-7 years in 60-hl Slavonian oak barrels.
Aromas: Typical and marked notes of plum, cherry and morello cherry on the nose, followed by a wide variety of tones: nuts, tea leaves, liquorice and spices.
Awards: James Suckling 97/100
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