Founded in 1857 by brothers Giovan Battista and Gaetano Bertani, Bertani has been at the forefront of quality and innovation in Italy’s Valpolicella region for more than 150 years. After visiting Burgundy in 1850 and taking inspiration from esteemed French winemaker Jules Guyot, the brothers revolutionised Valpolicella by introducing the first dry wines to a region then dominated by sweet Recioto-style wines.
Secco-Bertani, as the wine was called, paved the way for drier styles: Bertani’s Recioto Secco Amarone, made using the appassimento method, followed nearly a century later. The method was so celebrated that Bertani was awarded a gold medal for its revolutionary winemaking process at the Verona Academy of Agriculture’s 1889 symposium.
Innovation paired with a respect for tradition has always been Bertani’s philosophy. The winery was one of the first in Italy to produce single-estate wines; to this day, it continues to be a leader within both Valpolicella and the wider Italian winemaking landscape. For over a century, its respectful, patient work in both vineyard and cellar has preserved its unmistakable style.
In partnership with Bertani
For over a century, Bertani’s respectful, patient work in both vineyard and cellar has preserved its unmistakable style
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Following a period of renovation, Bertani has re-opened the doors to its historic cellar in Grezzana, Verona, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the winery’s impressive history and trace Bertani’s journey from 1857 up to the present day. Visitors can choose from two paths: Valpolicella Classica and The Library Experience.
The Valpolicella Classica experience includes a guided tour of Bertani’s historic cellar, followed by a tasting of current releases of four of the winery’s most iconic wines:
Valpolicella Classico Le Miniere di Novare, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ognisanti di Novare, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Catullo and Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.
Those with a penchant for history can opt for The Library Experience, a rare opportunity to taste wines from some of Bertani’s most historic vintages spanning six decades, from 1967 to 2015. The Library Experience is a special offering for those who are true devotees of the classic wines of Bertani – and it doesn’t stop there.
Book your tasting: bertani.net/experiences
Exclusive experiences with Bertani
Marrying innovation and tradition in Valpolicella
Discover the Bertani style through exclusive tours and guided tastings
In 2024 Bertani launched its Wine Club, offering members exclusive access to special offers, unique events at the winery and the finest vintages from its cellar.
Membership provides access to a portal where exclusive historic vintages are available for purchase, including wines from 1994 to 2015.
Each bottle purchased from the Wine Club comes supported by two unique authentication seals: Prooftag®, a guarantee of provenance and optimal storage, and Bubble Tag®, which stores valuable data about the wine, including the date the bottle left the cellar for shipping.
In addition, the Wine Club brings with it access to The Library Experience, exclusive member events and tastings of rare vintages that are only opened on the most special occasions.
More than a century and a half since Bertani’s founding, there’s no better way for lovers of Valpolicella and Amarone to immerse themselves in the region’s history and celebrated wines than through Bertani’s exclusive experiences, both within the cellar and beyond.
Join the Wine Club: library.bertani.net
Access library vintages with the Bertani Wine Club
