When your wine travels take you to a wine conference in Italy then you know you will be spoiled big time! Such was the case when we attended a lunch sponsored by Bertani. Cantine Bertani, established in 1857, is dedicated to continuing a wine tradition that they have perfected for over 150 years. Bertani is considered to be a benchmark for Veneto winemaking, and an icon for its authentic Amarone. Please join us virtually as we share Lunch with Bertani Wines.
Lunch with Bertani Wines © Spaswinefood
Lunch with Bertani Wines
We joined Bertani's Andrea Lonardi, Director of Operations and Winemaking over lunch at #WMC22. During lunch there was a special tasting featuring three wines from Bertani’s portfolio. This included its fagship wine, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG. Amarone is an Italian wine treasure. Given that genuine Amarone takes patience and respect, Bertani exemplifies this. It was special to taste and learn from Andrea Lonardi, about Bertani’s wine tradition. Bertani has been faithful to its roots while looking to the future however, never compromising its standards.
Now let's take a look at the wines.
Tasting Bertani Wines © Spaswinefood
Bertani Wines Tasted © Spaswinefood
The Bertani wines that we tasted, over lunch, from left to right, were:
1. Valpolicella DOC 2021
NOTE: Valpolicella is a blend of Covina Veronese and Rodinella. In the case of the Valpolicella region permitted grapes, Corvina Veronese is mandatory, with other grapes typically including Rodinella, and Molinara.
2. Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 2020
NOTE: Ripasso wine is produced by putting Valpolicella through a second fermentation by adding the skins remaining from Amarone and Recioto production. This process adds complexity, tannin, body, and slightly higher alcohol to the wine. This wine is often referred to as a Baby Amarone.
3. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2011
NOTE: Amarone wines are made using the appassimento technique. During this process, the grapes are partially dried, gently pressed, and slowly fermented. The wines spend at least two years maturing in wood.
Yes, to being spoiled with Bertani wines! Whether it is a Valpolicella, a Valpolicella Ripasso, or a Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico in the glass these are great wines. Of course, it is hard to not favor the 2011 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.
Lunch Menu
We enjoyed the above wines with the following dishes:
Antipasti: Mozzarella di bufala con bruschetta al pomodoro fresco e olive (Buffalo mozzarella and bruschetta with fresh tomato and olives)
Primi: Risotto ai frutti di mare (Risotto with seafood)
Secondi: Sliced beef steak with butter “Cafè de Paris” and potatoes
The Veggie Option
Bertani wines are top tier world class wines. For sure there are days when we wish we could relive this experience. The good news is their wines are available in US through Taub Family Selections. We so look forward to sharing more about our vine-filled explorations in Italy. Join us in our wine travels in Italy at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon, and at Spaswinefood on Twitter and Facebook.
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