PASSION INTEGRITY FAMILY CURIOSITY TERROIR Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine Being consistent is Bertani was founded in In 1870, Bertani spearheaded a Bertani was founded in making, particularly in Amarone fundamental for Bertani and 1857 by brothers Gaetano campaign to highlight the Grezzana, a province in the potential of Verona's Valpolicella 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 Winemaker, Andrea production 150+ years later, is calcareous soil 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 winemaking teams for each on the map. which impart unique, spicy respectful of their past, Bertani responsibly and making of the wineries under the mineral flavors in the strives towards innovation, using constant progress without Bertani Domains umbrella, In addition, Secco Bertani grapes. The particular became one of the wines 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 CRU 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. Soave 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 APPELLATION // BERTANI GRAPE VARIETIES // Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 80% Corvina Veronese The appellation is in the viticultural zone of 20% Rondinella Valpolicella in Veneto, North Italy. The Amarone Della Valpolicella from the Novare estate principal grape variety used for making Classico DOCG vineyards 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 soils are calcareous marls, whilst throughout the great wine regions since 1958. The grapes are set the western part of the vineyard 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 winery. 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 weather 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 tannins. 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 Corvinone), Secco‐Bertani Veneto IGT 20% Cabernet, Sangiovese, Syrah This appellation is the most used, Original Vintage 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 maceration 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 fruit, 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 VARIETAL // BERTANI 100% Garganega 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