Valpolicella: Tenuta Sant’Antonio
Tenuto Sant’Antonio: The road that takes you here is an adventure on its own, and you are rewarded for the effort. Corvina is the dominant varietal used for making the Valpolicella and Amarone wines. Wonderful limestone soils give the wines from this region distinction and character. Valpolicella comes in many versions such as Classico, Superiore, and Ripasso, Perhaps Ripasso is the most interesting for having greater body and extraction by re-using Amarone skins in the fermentation. I was impressed by the Superiore which featured deep ruby color, rose/floral aromas, and juicy cherry with a hint of herbs on the palate. The 2010 Amarone Reserva was big, powerful, and still drinking fresh. Summary: Great property, excellent wines, and a super nice family.
Location: Via Conte Tragni | 37030 Lavagno (Verona) – ITALY
Visited on 10 February 2023