If you have found yourself a vacation rental in Verona and you are planning on spending time in that famously most romantic of cities, you're likely looking to plan out some equally romantic activities to enjoy while you are there. Once you have done all of the classics like visiting Juliet's balcony, Romeo's house, the pretty jewellery box-like Church of Sant'Eufemia, dining in any one (or several) of the endless candlelit restaurants in town, and then going to wander through the truly picturesque streets of the historic core of the city, then you might decide to head out of town for a few hours and to plan a visit to one of the nearby wineries to sample some of the delicious wines from the Veneto region.
An excellent option among the many wineries of the Veneto is the Cantine Bertani in the famously stunning Valpantena. From the Greek for, “Valley of the God,” and known in Verona as the, “Valley of all Wines,” this area has long been home to grapevines and the Romans are recorded as having been totally enamoured by the flavours of the wines coming from the valley, believing the soil of Valpantena to be ideal for growing grapes. The area has also long been known for its beauty, with a rich history of written records of this such as when Francesco Corna from Soncino noted in his “Fioretto de le antiche croniche de Verona e de tuti i soi confini” (“Choice passages from the old chronicles of Verona and surrounding”) in 1477 that this area was, “an idyllic valley marked by springs and dales, delightful fountains and vineyards which abound in Valpantena”.
An excellent option among the many wineries of the Veneto is the Cantine Bertani in the famously stunning Valpantena. From the Greek for, “Valley of the God,” and known in Verona as the, “Valley of all Wines,” this area has long been home to grapevines and the Romans are recorded as having been totally enamoured by the flavours of the wines coming from the valley, believing the soil of Valpantena to be ideal for growing grapes. The area has also long been known for its beauty, with a rich history of written records of this such as when Francesco Corna from Soncino noted in his “Fioretto de le antiche croniche de Verona e de tuti i soi confini” (“Choice passages from the old chronicles of Verona and surrounding”) in 1477 that this area was, “an idyllic valley marked by springs and dales, delightful fountains and vineyards which abound in Valpantena”.
The Bertani winery was founded in 1857 by the brothers Giovan Battista and Gaetano Bertani, in Quinto di Valpantena, to the north of Verona. Gaetano brought with him new winemaking techniques that he had learned during his time in France studying under the Professor Guyot who is still a famous figure and who continues to be considered a leading expert in viticulture today. Innovative techniques and the latest technologies have always been combined with tradition and respect for the stunning surrounding environment and applied in the production of wine on the estates in Valpantena and Soave. Popular in the States already by the end of the 19th century, Bertani wines achieved a royal warrant in recognition of their excellent products in 1923 and was even served at King George VI’s coronation in England in 1937.
Today, the company is made up of over 200 hectares of vineyards and two historic wineries, the base in Grezzana and Tenuta Novare in Arbizzano di Negrar. With a solid international reputation and distribution all of the globe, this beloved winery is a must-see for wine-lovers who have found a vacation rental in Verona or a vacation rental in Veneto and who are looking to taste some of the best wines produced in the region. Tours of the winery and tastings of the various wines produced at Bertani can both be readily organised for individuals and small and large groups alike. Just fill out the application form on their website to arrange times and dates and get all of the information about the various packages that they offer. So, if you are enjoying the romance and ambiance of a holiday in Verona and want to kick it up and notch and further enjoy the most pleasurable and romantic fine wine and dining experiences that the city and surrounding region in Italy have to offer, then be sure to plan a day-trip to the famously gorgeous Valpantena area and to the Cantine Bertani.
Today, the company is made up of over 200 hectares of vineyards and two historic wineries, the base in Grezzana and Tenuta Novare in Arbizzano di Negrar. With a solid international reputation and distribution all of the globe, this beloved winery is a must-see for wine-lovers who have found a vacation rental in Verona or a vacation rental in Veneto and who are looking to taste some of the best wines produced in the region. Tours of the winery and tastings of the various wines produced at Bertani can both be readily organised for individuals and small and large groups alike. Just fill out the application form on their website to arrange times and dates and get all of the information about the various packages that they offer. So, if you are enjoying the romance and ambiance of a holiday in Verona and want to kick it up and notch and further enjoy the most pleasurable and romantic fine wine and dining experiences that the city and surrounding region in Italy have to offer, then be sure to plan a day-trip to the famously gorgeous Valpantena area and to the Cantine Bertani.