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PASSION INTEGRITY FAMILY CURIOSITY Bertani’s impact on Being consistent is Bertani was founded in In 1870, Bertani spearheaded a Bertani was founded in making, particularly in fundamental for Bertani and 1857 by brothers Gaetano campaign to highlight the , a province in the potential of 's production, is so considerable is what they have done since Bertani and Giovan Battista. Valpantena DOC, north‐ their founding in 1857. To In 2011, the Angelini family Valpantena wine district. The east of Verona. The that ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are release of its Secco‐Bertani Valpantena valley is nearly synonymous. Their 150+ Bertani, having an identity purchased Bertani. Today, Valpantena brand, still in covered with marble‐ year history is dotted with means staying faithful to Chief , Andrea production 150+ years later, is calcareous containing groundbreaking initiatives and authenticity and Lonardi, oversees the responsible for putting this DOC large quantities of iron, royal accreditation. While transparency; it means acting teams for each on the map. which impart unique, spicy respectful of their past, Bertani responsibly and making of the under the mineral flavors in the strives towards , using constant progress without Bertani Domains umbrella, In addition, Secco Bertani . The particular became one of the served progressive techniques and betraying your vision. including Bertani (Veneto), characteristics of the soil Bertani uses the traditional Puiatti (Friuli), and at the Italian Royal Court and have allowed the wines to equipment allied with extensive was granted the right to decorate be labeled officially a experience and a deeply felt bamboo racks called Aréle to TREROSE (Tuscany). the bottle with the Royal Family status within the respect for tradition to provide dry grapes used in the crest. Bertani was among Valpolicella DOC. wines of uncompromising production of Amarone. the wines served for the quality. celebration of crowing of King George VI of England in 1937.

1 // BERTANI VARIETIES // Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 80% Veronese The appellation is in the viticultural zone of 20% Valpolicella in Veneto, North . The Amarone Della Valpolicella from the Novare estate principal grape variety used for making Classico DOCG of Bertani Amarone is Corvina, backed up mainly by Corvina and Rondinella. DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // All Amarone wines are made using the appassimento technique. Amarone wines The Bertani brothers goal from the Amarone Classico Bertani is a onset was to produce a great dry timeless wine that expresses the from the Classico zone tend to be the most wine from the Veneto. They unique style that is Bertani’s elegant and aromatic then the wine from traveled, studied, explored & signature. Bertani has been the rest of the Area. learned many winemaking styles making Amarone Classico Bertani Here the are calcareous marls, whilst throughout the great wine regions since 1958. The grapes are set the western part of the has a thin of Europe before returning to the aside to dry on the "aréle" (racks layer of topsoil over limestone. Veneto to establish what is now the made from bamboo canes), Bertani . The realization of according to the traditional their dream, started with Bertani ABOUT THE WINERY // Secco which is the current Bertani production method. Fermentation Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine making, Secco Ove blend recipe, (the blend in glass lined concrete tanks and particularly in Amarone production, is so of the grape composition and ageing in large barrels for at least considerable that ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ winemaking techniques). At that six years give it a stable structure, are nearly synonymous. Their 150+ year time, they were also making the making it one of the longest‐lived history is dotted with groundbreaking classic dried grape sweet wines of red wines in the world. initiatives and royal accreditation. While the area and by mistake or respectful of their past, Bertani strives intention the first dried grape dry Since 1958, Bertani Amarone has towards innovation, using progressive wine was made in the 1930’s when been the same packaging, techniques and equipment allied with they found barrels of Recioto that vineyard sources, traditional had fermented all the way through. extensive experience and a deeply felt method and same style. The true respect for tradition to provide wines of This wine became so beloved it was definition of integrity. given the name King of Bitter or the uncompromising quality. Italian Amarone. 2 APPELLATION // Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena BERTANI DOCG The Valpantena appellation is in the Amarone della Valpolicella viticultural zone of Valpolicella, located in Valpantena DOCG Veneto, North Italy. This is the only GRAPE VARIETIES // designated cru of the appellation. 80% Corvina Veronese 20% Rondinella The Valpantena is so called because of the DID YOU KNOW? notable Pantheon in the valley, located in the village of Santa Maria in Stelle. Amarone comes from the Italian word amaro ("bitter"), completed The wines from Valpolicella Valpantena are by the one suffix which denotes STYLE // quite different than the generic Valpolicella impressive size or volume. When due to differences between terroir and yields This wine comes from the hills of including: superior drainage, compared to the sweet recioto the Valpantena, the only “cru” which the early amaroneswere sunnier aspects and tighter production subzone in the Valpolicella region. restrictions enjoyed by vineyards in the supposed to be, this name is Bertani’s devotion to producing entirely logical. Valpantena. These differences lead to riper, Amarone is truly showcased in this healthier grapes with more complex . wine. It is a modern and balanced ABOUT THE WINERY // Amarone, but still authentic and Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine making, rich in body. particularly in Amarone production, is so considerable that ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ Grapes are hand harvested and are nearly synonymous. Their 150+ year laid out in drying rooms for history is dotted with groundbreaking approximately 4 months before initiatives and royal accreditation. While they are destemmed and crushed. respectful of their past, Bertani strives This particular process gives towards innovation, using progressive balance and elegance to the wine – techniques and equipment allied with bringing out exuberant fruity notes, extensive experience and a deeply felt blackberry flavor, hints of mint, respect for tradition to provide wines of sweet cherry and spicy notes. uncompromising quality. 3 GRAPE VARIETIES // BERTANI 80% Original Corvina clones APPELLATION // (Rizza, Nera and ), Secco‐Bertani Veneto IGT 20% Cabernet, , This appellation is the most used, Original Edition covering all of the Veneto region and several different styles of the wines.

IGT wines are comprised of a majority STYLE // of grape varieties from Veneto DID YOU KNOW? Original Vintage is made with grapes blended with non‐native grapes. sourced from surrounding vineyards of The Secco‐Bertani “Vintage the historic Bertani estate in Grezzana. Edition” is a reproduction of the The marble‐calcareous soil contains original Secco‐Bertani wine, large quantities of iron, which imparts a paying homage to the historic unique, spicy mineral flavor to the and winemaking importance of Corvina grapes. the Secco‐Bertani wine. ABOUT THE WINERY // After a long, cold on the Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine The wine is made according to skins, slow fermentation takes place in making, particularly in Amarone the original recipe which was traditional Veronese wooden barrels production, is so considerable that published by the Verona made from chestnut and cherry wood. ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are nearly Chamber of Commerce in 1889. synonymous. Their 150+ year history Today, it is still produced with An intense red color, with ruby is dotted with groundbreaking the same style and taste –even highlights and hints of redcurrants, initiatives and royal accreditation. the original packaging from the blackberries and cocoa on the nose, While respectful of their past, Bertani 1930s! with spicy notes of black pepper and strives towards innovation, using nutmeg. On the palate a pleasant flavor progressive techniques and of red , sour cherries, concentrated equipment allied with extensive cherry and black tea, followed by fine, experience and a deeply felt respect powdery tannins with a coffee bean for tradition to provide wines of finish. A plush wine with good weight, uncompromising quality. yet still young and vibrant. 4 GRAPE // BERTANI 100% APPELLATION // In Soave’s Classico zone, the vineyards Soave DOC are devoted almost entirely to this Soave is arguably the most famous white Soave Vintage Edition DOC single variety. This is the heartland of wine DOC in Italy. Granted in 1968, the quality Soave, where traditions are DOC title covers wines made strongest and almost all the finest from Garganega grapes grown in hillside Soave wines are made vineyards east of Verona, in the DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // Veneto wine region of northeastern Italy. Soave Vintage combines classic & The production area was significantly modern perceptions of Soave: the color expanded when the Soave DOC laws were Soave is regaining notoriety in is slightly more intense, the wine is drawn up, and it now covers about three conjunction with the new interest in fresh and crisp. Soave vintage sees two times its former area. Wines from the volcanic soil based wines. Soave , one in September and one in original, "classic" Soave vineyard area are Bertani comes from the top hillside October. The first is fermented distinguished by the title Soave Classico. vineyards made of decomposed with no skin contact. The second volcanic rocks. harvest is overly ripe grapes and is then fermented with the skins and Soave Bertani was served at King Ageing takes place on the in ABOUT THE WINERY // George VI’s coronation lunch in concrete vats covered with glass bricks. Bertani’s 150+ year history is dotted England, in 1937, and in its honor, This allows a slow and gradual ageing with groundbreaking initiatives and poet Trilussa wrote about the wine. thanks to the constant conditions of royal accreditation. While respectful of temperature and micro‐oxygenation. their past, Bertani strives towards Soave Bertani was one of the first For this reason it is fine and elegant innovation, using progressive Italian wines to be recognized as with aromatic notes of fruit, savory techniques and equipment allied with “typical and fine” in 1931 by wine herb and a steeliness coming from the extensive experience and a deeply felt connoisseurs. volcanic soil. respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality. THE LOGO // In 1923 the Royal Family of Savoia gave The are Pergola‐Veronese trained, Bertani permission to use its crest on its with a planting density of 3000 wine labels, as Bertani was one of the few per hectare and are on average 40 official wines of the Royal family. You can years old. find the logo on the Secco Vintage label. 5 APPELLATION // Valpolicella Ripasso DOC BERTANI Valpolicella Ripasso is a fruity, complex from the GRAPE VARIETIES // Valpolicella viticultural zone of Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 85% Corvina Veronese Veneto, located in northeastern Italy. 10% 5% Rondinella Valpolicella's Ripasso wines are more complex than their regular Valpolicella counterparts, and are DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // generally higher in tannins due to the This traditional Ripasso is made ripasso production process used. Ripasso is an ancient almost entirely from Corvina winemaking technique used for grapes sourced from the hills of The style was granted its own centuries in Valpolicella Valpantena and Valpolicella independent DOC title in 2007. wineries. Classica. First fermentation takes place in special wide and shallow Ripasso, also called double steel tanks, ideal for increasing ABOUT THE WINERY // fermentation or “repassing”, contact between must and skins. Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine involves blending already Second fermentation takes place in making, particularly in Amarone fermented Valpolicella with the barriques. production, is so considerable that skins and lees left over from ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are nearly recently fermented Amarone On the nose it has a very clean and synonymous. Their 150+ year history wines. intense aroma of ripe red fruit with is dotted with groundbreaking hints of dark fruit, such as bramble, initiatives and royal accreditation. The process of adding the lighter blackcurrant and ripe cherry. It is While respectful of their past, Bertani Valpolicella wine over the velvety and well‐balanced, full and strives towards innovation, using remainders Amarone wine round while maintaining a lively progressive techniques and imparts additional color, and intense grip, with a strong yet equipment allied with extensive structure, body and flavor. pleasant aftertaste. experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality.

6 BERTANI APPELLATION // Valpolicella DOC Valpolicella DOC GRAPE VARIETIES // Valpolicella is the most famous red 80% Corvina Veronese wine district in Italy's Veneto wine 20% Rondinella region.

This region obtained its DOC title in the late 1960s. DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // In 1957 the Bertani family Valpolicella Bertani is a classic and bought the single estate of traditional expression of Tenuta Novare, located in the Valpolicella. heart of the Valpolicella Classica ABOUT THE WINERY // Made with hand‐harvested area. Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine Corvina and Rondinella grapes, making, particularly in Amarone this wine is aged in concrete vats ThesoilsinTenutaNovareare production, is so considerable that lined with glass bricks in the calcareous‐marl and calcareous‐ ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are nearly underground part of the cellar for synonymous. Their 150+ year history clay, rich in iron. approximately 8 months before is dotted with groundbreaking further aging in bottle for at least initiatives and royal accreditation. 3 more months. While respectful of their past, Bertani strives towards innovation, using Bright hints of redcurrants, plums, progressive techniques and raspberries, sour cherries are equipment allied with extensive balanced by spicy notes experience and a deeply felt respect reminiscent of pepper and for tradition to provide wines of cinnamon. On the palate it is uncompromising quality. approachable, fresh and pleasant, thanks to good balance between acidity, savory notes and richness of flavor. 7 APPELLATION // Veneto IGT BERTANI This appellation designation covers a broad range of wine styles. Veneto IGT wines are most often Bertarose GRAPE VARIETIES // based on the traditional and 75% widely used grape varieties, like 25% Merlot Pinot Grigio, Garganega and Corvina. However, relatively liberal rules allow this IGT to use a DID YOU KNOW? number of non‐native grapes in STYLE // wine production, including many The Bertani winery was founded in The two varieties of grapes are verities like Cabernet 1857 by the brothers Giovan Battista vinified separately, using an Sauvignon and Merlot. and Gaetano Bertani, in Quinto di innovative on‐the‐skins fermentation Valpantena, north of Verona. for the Molinara and off‐the‐skins fermentation for the Merlot. Gaetano was an expert in the art of ABOUT THE WINERY // Once fermentation is finished, the Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine winemaking, having learned directly two wines are blended and then making, particularly in Amarone from French Professor Guyot, still aged in stainless steel tanks for production, is quite considerable. considered a leading expert in about three months on the lees at Their 150+ year history is dotted with today. the end of fermentation. groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation. While respectful of Bertarose is a historic Bertani wine This results in a fresh and well‐ their past, Bertani strives towards produced since the 1930s. balanced rosé with fresh aromas of innovation, using progressive pomegranate and redcurrants with techniques and equipment allied with Today, it has been given a modern notes of white . It has good extensive experience and a deeply felt makeover to bring out its freshness body and good balance between respect for tradition to provide wines and pleasant features – making it a acidity and tanginess of uncompromising quality. sought after rosé.

8 BERTANI APPELLATION // Venezia Giulia IGT It covers a large area of land in the Velante Pinot Grigio Friuli‐Venezia Giulia region of GRAPE VARIETAL // northeastern Italy. Venezia Giulia 100% Pinot Grigio wines can be made in a variety of ways: red, white or rosé, as well as still, sparkling or sweet.

DID YOU KNOW? The presence of both the sea and the mountains provides a moderate The Bertani winery was founded temperature perfect for viticulture. in 1857 by the brothers Giovan STYLE // Battista and Gaetano Bertani, in This monovarietal Pinot Grigio is a fresh wine aged for 3 months Quinto di Valpantena, north of in stainless‐steel tanks, followed ABOUT THE WINERY // Verona. by a further 3 months of Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine maturation in the bottle. The making, particularly in Amarone Gaetano was an expert in the art resulting wine is fresh and production, is quite considerable. of winemaking, having learned intense – expressing the true Their 150+ year history is dotted with directly from French Professor essence of this grape. groundbreaking initiatives and royal Guyot, still considered a leading accreditation. While respectful of expert in viticulture today. This wine is elegant, with good their past, Bertani strives towards density and a good balance innovation, using progressive between acidity and plushness. All Bertani vines are vertical‐ techniques and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt trellised and Guyot trained. respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality.

9 APPELLATION // BERTANI Venezia Giulia IGT GRAPE VARIETIES // It covers a large area of land in the 50% Pinot Grigio Friuli‐Venezia Giulia region of Dué Uvé 50% northeastern Italy. Venezia Giulia wines can be made in a variety of Due Uve is made from the ways: red, white or rosé, as well as combination of two grape still, sparkling or sweet. varieties that bring out the best DID YOU KNOW? in each other. The body and The presence of both the sea and the elegance of the Pinot Grigio, mountains provides a moderate The Bertani winery was founded combined with the typical temperature perfect for viticulture. in 1857 by the brothers Giovan overtones of Sauvignon Blanc, Battista and Gaetano Bertani, in make for a really original creation with great character Quinto di Valpantena, north of and personality. Verona. ABOUT THE WINERY // Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine Gaetano was an expert in the art making, particularly in Amarone of winemaking, having learned production, is quite considerable. directly from French Professor STYLE // Their 150+ year history is dotted with Guyot, still considered a leading The wine only sees stainless steel groundbreaking initiatives and royal expert in viticulture today. until bottling, followed by some accreditation. While respectful of bottle maturation. their past, Bertani strives towards innovation, using progressive All Bertani vines are vertical‐ The typical aromas of the trellised and Guyot trained. techniques and equipment allied with Sauvignon are tangy on the nose; extensive experience and a deeply felt sage, ripe peach, elderflower and respect for tradition to provide wines green pepper. The Pinot Grigio of uncompromising quality. dominates on the palate, with good balance between tanginess and crisp acidity. 10 APPELLATION // BERTANI Verona IGT This appellation encompasses many different styles of the wines made in Secco‐Bertani Rosso Veronese the . IGT Designed an IGT category in 1995, wines can be made in a wide range of GRAPE VARIETIES // styles: red, white or rosé, blend or DID YOU KNOW? 80% Corvina Veronese varietal, still or semi sparkling, and 20% Merlot dry or sweet. Secco Bertani Rosso Veronese was the first wine produced by the winery in 1870. STYLE // The first interpretation of a great After destemming and crushing, ABOUT THE WINERY // quality wine in the Verona area, the separate musts are put into Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine Secco Bertani is a timeless steel tanks for about 15 days, making, particularly in Amarone classic and a milestone in where fermentation takes place. At production, is so considerable that winemaking. A true reference the end of , ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are nearly model of uniqueness and the two wines are blended before synonymous. Their 150+ year history prestige. being aged in medium‐sized is dotted with groundbreaking Slavonian oak barrels and small initiatives and royal accreditation. French oak casks for 18 months. While respectful of their past, Bertani strives towards innovation, using Lovely ripe blueberry, chocolate, progressive techniques and nuts, and aromatic herbs on the equipment allied with extensive nose. This wine is round and fresh experience and a deeply felt respect on the palate with complex flavors for tradition to provide wines of of cherry, licorice, supple tannins uncompromising quality. and a long, silky finish.

11 BERTANI APPELLATION // Lugana DOC Lugana is a very small wine region in Le Quaiare Lugana Veneto Northern Italy located between DOC Lombardy and Veneto, close to GRAPE VARIETAL // Garda. 100% di Lugana It is a very small area (only 600Ha in total) that produces only white wines DID YOU KNOW? from the high‐quality Turbiana grape Lugana is thought to derive from variety known as Trebbiano di the word lacus lucanus or Lugana. “lake in the woods”. This is likely because Laguna lies south of STYLE // Italy’s largest lake, Lago di Le Quaiare is one of the most ABOUT THE WINERY // Garda, and between both authentic wines from Laguna, Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine Veneto and Lombardy. In fact, it thanks to Bertani’s constant making, particularly in Amarone is one of the only to research on production methods, production, is quite considerable. cross a regional border! criteria, bunch selection Their 150+ year history is dotted with and late harvesting. groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation. While respectful of The wine is aged in steel containers their past, Bertani strives towards on the lees for at least three innovation, using progressive months, with only periodic stirring. techniques and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt Fruity overtones of pear, peach and respect for tradition to provide wines apricot and floral notes with a of uncompromising quality. good follow‐through on the palate, showcasing a balance between tanginess and acidity.

12 APPELLATION // Soave DOC BERTANI Soave is arguably the most famous GRAPE VARIETAL // DOC in Italy. Granted its Sereole Soave DOC 100% Garganega DOC title in 1968, Soave DOC wines are made from Garganega grapes Garganega's localized prestige is grown in hillside vineyards east of most obvious in Soave DOC, where Verona, in the Veneto wine region of vineyards are devoted almost northeastern Italy. New Soave DOC entirely to this single variety. laws have resulted in an expanded DID YOU KNOW? production area three times its original size. Therefore, wines from Sereole is a “cru” in the Soave the original, "classic" Soave vineyard Classica area, the Monte Tondo, area are distinguished by the title situated between the “Soave Classico”. municipalities of Soave and STYLE // Monteforte d’Alpone. The soil is Sereole is a Soave with a lively clay‐loam with good amounts of and unmistakable personality. It is ABOUT THE WINERY // organic matter, which enriches made exclusively with Garganega Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine and brings out the typical notes grapes, the most elegant native making, particularly in Amarone of this grape variety. white grape variety from Verona. production, is quite considerable. Their 150+ year history is dotted with The slightly late harvest, groundbreaking initiatives and royal combined with fermentation of accreditation. While respectful of the must in large oak barrels, their past, Bertani strives towards adds freshness and richness of innovation, using progressive flavor that marries well with a techniques and equipment allied with light ageing in wood, giving the extensive experience and a deeply felt wine plushness and complexity. respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality.

13 BERTANI APPELLATION // Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena GRAPE VARIETIES // DOCG Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG 80% Corvina Veronese The Valpantena appellation is in the 20% Rondinella viticultural zone of Valpolicella, located in Veneto, North Italy.

The wines from Valpolicella Valpantena are quite different than the generic DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // Valpolicella due to differences between To make Recioto, grapes are The smallest and healthiest terroir and yields including: superior harvested and then dried on bunches with the best sun drainage, sunnier aspects and tighter straw mats or “arele” for a exposure are handpicked, then production restrictions enjoyed by period of three weeks to three dried on traditional “arele” or vineyards in the Valpantena. These months. bamboo racks, for about three differences lead to riper, healthier months. The wine is aged in cherry grapes with more complex tannins. This process is quite similar to wood casks for 12 months, making Amarone, but the major followed by further maturation in difference between the two bottle for three more months. ABOUT THE WINERY // winesisthatReciotoissweet Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine making, while Amarone is dry or off‐dry This Recioto is dense and velvety, particularly in Amarone production, is quite in taste. with a full and fragrant palate. considerable. Their 150+ year history is The walnut aftertaste makes this dotted with groundbreaking initiatives and Recioto wines tend to retain wine unique among sweet wines. royal accreditation. While respectful of higher content at the end This is a sweet, intense red with their past, Bertani strives towards of fermentation, giving them elegant oak tannins. innovation, using progressive techniques their signature sweetness. and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality.

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