The Santa Marie alla Pieve Estate is situated 16 miles east of Verona inside the Val D'Illasi and covers 21 hectares of vineyards. The owners of Gaetano Bertani and his sons Giovanni and Guglielmo belong to a family that has devoted itself to wine production for over two centuries. Great admirers and connoiseurs of the entire winemaking process, from the vineyards to cellar, and highly respectful of their land and tradition, the Bertani's also recognise the evolution of the modern palate. The "old" and the "young" combine their respective experience, knowledge and skills to produce outstanding products.

Decima Aurea Merlot IGT Veneto

100% Merlot. An international grape variety which is combined with Veronese tradition of the dying process (as in Amarone). Aged for 14 months in oak barriques. Intense dark red, with purple nuances. Complex aromas of wild berries, together with hints of coffee and vanilla flavoured chocolate. Tannins are soft, very well balanced with the acidity and consistency of the wine. Long and persistent.

Serving: 15-18  ̊c
Suggest: Red meat, game and aged savoury cheese, risottos.

Torre di Pieve Veneto I.G.T.

100% Chardonnay 50% fermented in new alliar barriques, 50% fermented in steel. Pale yellow in colour with a slight tinge of green. Intense aroma of fresh fruit from which emerges toasted aromas of vanilla which leave a layer of exotic perfumes such as pineapple and and banana. Hazlenuts, melted butter and citrus fruits complete the aroma. On the palate, displays an excellent and elegant refined structure and is well balanced with a delicacy of bitterness and sapidity.

Serving: 12-13  ̊c
Suggest: Light hors d'oeuvres, pasta and seafood.

Lepia Garganese Veronese Bianco I.G.T.

100% Gargenega. Straw yellow in colour. Complex aromas of mature peaches, aromatic herbs, almonds and minerals. Rich, compact palate with a decisive fresh acidity which balances the smoothness of the wine. Light tone of vanilla with good persistency.

Serving: 8-10  ̊c
Suggest: Aperitif, antipasti, raw fish and white meat.

Amarone Della Valpolicella

75% Corvina 10% Rondinella 15% Corvinone. Hand harvested and placed in wooden trays and put into well ventilated rooms for 4-5 months. Refined in French barriques for 2 years and bottle for 6 months. Ruby red with garnet nuances. Elegant and complex, reminiscent of cherry jam, dried roses and hot spices. Warm and soft with a vigourous structure and alcohol balanced by soft tannins and elegant acidity.

Serving: 15-18  ̊c
Suggest: Red meat, game and aged cheese.

Pragal I.G.T. Veneto

Blend of Shiraz and Merlot. Deep ruby red with purple nuances. Elegant and complex aroma with hints of black cherries, redcurrants, blueberries and a light touch of black pepper. Soft tannins and a pleasant acidity are balanced by a great body and persistency.

Serving: 15-18  ̊c
Suggest: Pasta, risottos, veal, beef capaccio and light/medium-aged cheeses.