WINERY VANTINI LUIGI & SONS
Via Cà dell'Ebreo 7, 37029 - S. Pietro in Cariano, Verona
Tel. +39.045.7701374 - Fax. +39.045.7701374
Web site: www.vinivantini.it - E-mail: information request
The 'Azienda Vinicola Vantini' is situated in S. Floriano, in the heart of the Valpolicella, a traditional area of wine production. Producing wine from 1908, Luigi Vantini's family will be pleased to propose a wine tasting with all its products, welcoming guests in a warm and comfortable atmosphere that recalls of the past.
Every guest will receive a warm welcome and through an interesting guided tour of our winery, will discover the technicalities of growing vines and producing the well known Valpolicella wines. During the wine tasting, Luigi Vantini, the owner of the winery, will entertain our guests with anecdotes about winery life and local traditions. Upon request, the wine will be served accompanied by tasting snacks.
Among the wines produced by the Vantini winery you will find the classical Valpolicella wines: Amarone Classico DOC, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, ?Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 'Le Cariole', Valpolicella Classico Superiore ' Monte Cuco'. Besides, Luigi Vantini also proposes 'Capuleti', a fresh sparkling white wine, ideal as aperitif or to accompany fish dishes.
Barbara and Catia will welcome our guests and can give any information, in English and in German.
Valpolicella Classico
colour: ruby red
grape variety: corvina75%, rondinella 20%, molinara5 %
serving temperature: 16°-18° uncork and allow to breathe before serving
to accompany: hors-d'oeuvres, pasta, poultry and salami
alcohol content: 12% vol
Classico Superiore Ripasso
colour: dark ruby red, limpid and clear
grape variety: corvina 75%, rondinella 20%, molinara 5%
serving temperature: 18°- 20° uncork and allow to breathe before serving
to accompany: grilled red meats, roasted meats and pasta
alcohol content: 13,5% vol
Recioto della Valpolicella
colour: intense ruby red with violet reflections
grape variety: corvina 70% - rondinella 25% - molinara 5%
to accompany: deserts, shortbreads, strong cheeses and strawberries
alcohol content: 13% vol
Amarone della Valpolicella
colour: clear limpid burgundy
grape variety: corvina 75% - corvinone 20% - rondinella 5%
serving temperature: 20°-22° , uncork at least 1 hour before serving
to accompany: red meats, seasoned cheeses, game.
alcohol content: 15% vol
Winery Opening
from Monday to Saturday from 9a.m. to 6p.m. (Visit to the winery on Saturdays upon booking).
How to reach the winery
Follow the street signals to 'Wine Shop Luigi Vantini & Figli'. Groups interested in the local wine tradition are welcome. Booking is suggested for wine tasting. We accept Bancomat and credit card payments.
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