About Bertani
Bertani is one of the historic names of Verona and the wider Veneto. Founded in 1857 by the brothers Gaetano and Giovan Battista Bertani, the estate gained an early reputation for refined red wines from Valpolicella. Its name is above all associated with Amarone della Valpolicella Classico: in 1958, Bertani released one of the first wines explicitly labelled Amarone. Today, that heritage sits alongside a broad range from the principal appellations around Verona.
The historic centre of the estate is Valpolicella, northwest of Verona, where Villa Novare at Arbizzano di Negrar is an important landmark in the Classico area. Hillside sites, limestone-rich soils and Alpine influence bring cool nights and help retain freshness. Amarone is based principally on Corvina and Rondinella; after harvest, the grapes undergo appassimento, a drying period that concentrates flavour, structure and alcohol. Valpantena, farther east in Valpolicella, provides a distinct, often fragrant and relatively fresh expression of both Amarone and Ripasso.
Bertani is known for a restrained, classical Amarone style: dried cherry and plum, spice, tobacco and dark chocolate, supported by firm yet polished structure. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is traditionally given lengthy maturation, including in large Slavonian oak casks, and can reward cellaring. Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Superiore represents Amarone’s sweet, historic counterpart. The Ripasso wines are more immediately approachable, while gaining extra weight through a second fermentation on Amarone skins.
The portfolio also reaches beyond Valpolicella. Sereole Soave, based on Garganega, shows Soave’s fresh, almond-tinged and sometimes mineral profile. Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Chiaretto and Bianco di Custoza add further Veneto expressions. Wines such as Villa Novare Valpolicella Classico and Secco-Bertani Valpolicella Valpantena Ripasso show that the producer’s identity rests not only on Amarone, but on maintaining several traditional Veronese wine styles.
- Founded in Verona in 1857
- Bertani used the Amarone name as early as 1958
- Historically linked to Villa Novare in Valpolicella Classico
- Appassimento is central to Amarone and Recioto
- Amarone Classico has notable ageing potential
All wines from Bertani
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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Red · Rondinella, Corvina · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena
Red · Corvina, Rondinella · Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena
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Bertarose Chiaretto
Rosé · Sangiovese, Corvina, Molinara, Merlot · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Bianco di Custoza
White · Malvasia, Trebbiano, Cortese, Garganega · Bianco di Custoza
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Catullo
Red · Sangiovese, Corvina · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Catullo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Red · Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone · Valpolicella Ripasso Classico
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Collezione Amarone della Valpolicella
Red · Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Duè Uvè Bianca
White · Pinot Gris · Delle Venezie
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Dué Uvé Pinot Noir-Corvina
Red · Corvina, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Le Lave
White · Garganega, Chardonnay · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Le Nogare Bardolino
Red · Barbera, Rondinella, Molinara, Marzemino, Corvina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Ognisanti Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Red · Corvina, Rondinella · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Dessert wine · Corvina · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena
Dessert wine · Corvina · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Secco-Bertani Original Vintage Edition
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, Corvina · Verona
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Secco-Bertani Valpolicella Valpantena Ripasso
Red · Corvina · Valpolicella Ripasso
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Valpolicella
Red · Rondinella, Corvina · Valpolicella
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Valpolicella Ripasso
Red · Corvina · Valpolicella Ripasso
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Velante Pinot Grigio
White · Pinot Grigio · Amarone della Valpolicella
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Villa Novare Valpolicella Classico
Red · Corvina · Valpolicella Classico
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