50 hectares of vineyards in Valpantena planted in a territory of rich history and unique features, Antiche Terre Venete core values are the love for the land and the art of winemaking, the fusion of tradition and innovation, a continuos search for quality 

The vineyards of Antiche Terre Venete extend over a vast hilly area, surrounding the winery and working areas. Thanks to careful terracing, in full respect of the landscape and territory, the vines grow in an ideal context, with perfect exposure for the ripening of the grapes.The most representative varieties of our territory are: Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella

A place where family is the heart of the winery and where the wine bottle becomes art, a way to tell our story

Buglioni is an Italian grape-growing family led by Alfredo Buglioni and his son Mariano, who chose to devote themselves to winemaking in the early 1990s with the goal of becoming one of the leading producers in Valpolicella.

Starting from the first 3.5 hectares of vineyard purchased with the house where the family still lives, today the two "Teste Dure" grow their own grapes on 50 hectares of vineyards in Valpolicella Classica, 5 ha in Lugana, and 5 in Bardolino’s area, organically run since 2019.

Quality and respect are the values that guide our choices in the field: all the vineyards are estate grown and managed directly, cultivated with systems that bring lower yields in favour of a better product and only hand-harvested.

Alongside the traditional Valpolicella’s grape -Corvina, Corvinone, Oseleta, Rondinella and Molinara- over the years Croatina, Garganega and Incrocio Manzoni have been added.

On Garda Lake, we grow Trebbiano di Lugana in Lugana and Corvina in Bardolino’s area.

Tradition and research together to safeguard and preserve the sensuality of the Valpolicella terroir: this is the recipe for Buglioni wines, a combination of science and soul along with a touch of happines.

A focus on ‘things done well, as they used to be’ that leads to the choice of ancient ageing processes - such as cement and amphora - that celebrate the elegance that links the vineyard to the bottle, man to nature.

Buglioni devotes the same commitment in producing both wines for everyday occasions and two selection products that tell of the desire to push the potential of Valpolicella's indigenous grapes.

The wines are fine, free of concentration, with soft, yet not overbearing tannins. A production that highlights the freshness of the fruit, fragrance and crispness, an expression of the relationship between grape and vine grower.

I haven’t done anything. I indulged myself with nature and time.
The result is the outcome of the Territory.

IN THE HEART OF VALPOLICELLA For generations the estates have been farmed by our family with the purpose of cultivating the vineyards and selling the grapes to local cooperatives and other producers. With time we felt the desire to create something that would reflect our identity, representing us and our passion for fine wine. Thus, in 2012 we decided to perform the vinification process by ourselves and build our own state of the art winery.

This is how the Corte Saibante project was born. It began with our deep passion for the vineyards and our dreams of perfecting the growth of the incredible grape varieties native to this land, able to produce world famous wines.

Our philosophy has always been aimed to emphasize the terroir and the eco-sustainability. For this reason, in 2019 we decided to convert our vineyards to organic production.

We are a young and dynamic winery that sees the coronation of many years of efforts in the vineyards. Step by step we have taken important decisions and now we are ready to present our story, our way to live the vineyards and the winery, and proud to present our wines: a perfect expression of the land that originated them and the philosophy of the people who produces them.

Mirko, Giovanna, Carloalberto, Margherita, and Ludovica: we are a historical family of wine producers from Valpolicella.

Together, we have finally fulfilled our dream: opening our doors to guests and clients, ready to share our hospitality, our fine wines, and the joy of being together.

Each of us, with our own qualities and strengths, works every day to give our very best to the company, while maintaining a spirit of serenity, collaboration, and mutual listening.

We firmly believe that one never stops learning, and we look forward to discovering new cultures and traditions through our guests and clients.

La Collina dei Ciliegi's story is rooted in the entrepreneurial success of Massimo Gianolli’s family, originally in sectors far from agriculture. Over time, this success transformed into a project of giving back to their homeland in Valpantena, Italy. The story begins with Massimo’s father, Armando, who, despite moving to Milan in 1932, maintained a deep connection with the region where he spent his early years. In the 1960s and '70s, Armando began acquiring abandoned lands around Erbin, his childhood village, envisioning its revival. 

In 2005, Massimo founded the wine estate, named after the cherry trees his family planted on the hillside. Over time, the vineyard expanded, embracing a commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The estate is now a leading winery in the region, producing renowned wines like Amarone. 

The restoration of Erbin village, including the creation of "Ca' del Moro," a sophisticated inn, represents the project's heart. The estate spans 56 hectares, including 31 hectares of vineyards managed with organic practices. Collaborating with esteemed experts, Massimo aims to craft exceptional wines reflecting the terroir of the Valpantena, blending tradition, innovation, and sustainability.

Family and History

Le Calendre: a young winery deeply rooted in Valpolicella. A 100-year old tradition, proudly arrived to the fifth generation, at Le Calendre we still obtain wine exclusively from our grapes, supervising the entire production – from the vineyard to the bottle – treating with utmost care every single detail.

Vineyards

The winery cultivates 4 hectares of vineyards situated in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, trellised with the double inclined “Pergola” system: the century old system typical of Valpolicella. These vineyards are mainly planted with native grape varieties such as Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara, ensuring wines that authentically express the unique characteristics of the region.

Production

Le Calendre produces approximately 30,000 bottles annually, using only grapes from its own vineyards to ensure full control over quality. The winery focuses on DOC and DOCG wines that embody the essence of Valpolicella’s rich terroir.

Wines

Le Calendre focuses on producing five classic wines, and one IGT Rosso Veronese. The winery’s approach prioritizes stylistic integrity and consistency, emphasizing elegance and terroir as hallmarks of its production.

Valpolicella DOC Classico

Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superioe

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico

IGT Rosso Veronese Istadèla

Le Calendre tradition

According to local tradition, "Le Calendre" was a method used to forecast the seasonal climate and consequently plan the work to be carried out in the vineyards. 

It was not based on scientific principles, but rather on centuries-old traditional customs. 

We cherish this heritage when it comes to making our wines and tending our vines: neither science nor book learning is enough to explain the magic found in a glass of good wine.

Distribution

Le Calendre wines are available in over 15 countries worldwide, primarily in the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, excellently represented by small importers/distributors with whom a relationship of deep cooperation and friendship is established.

I'm Marco Speri and I am part of the fifth generation of wine producers of Valpolicella.

Amarone, Valpolicella, Recioto and the same Valpolicella are known by connoisseurs around the

world. This success has established itself thanks to families like mine, which over time have

worked with dedication to quality.

I created my new company 'SECONDO MARCO' in Fumane in the heart of the Valpolicella

Classica region, where there are all the elements in order to produce, from the land to the climate.

When you continue a family tradition, on the one side there is the fear of the other change and on

the other side is the desire to do something new, to leave an imprint. Like everything that is alive,

the wine is the result of constant development, I try to preserve the character of the grapes of this

region and to direct these changes in my own way ... according to Marco.

In the heart of Valpolicella rises Tenuta Villa Bellini. The winery in San Pietro in Cariano (VR) produces wines according to the principles of precision organic viticulture.

Tenuta Villa Bellini is a wine-making company enclosed within the "brolo" (the orchards) of the villa, located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica. It extends over six hectares of land, four of which are dedicated to vine cultivation. Here, among vineyards and olive trees, grow centuries-old cypresses and a three-hundred-year-old oak tree. This pristine landscape, populated by unique biodiversity, is enhanced by a spring hidden in a cave and a small lake that plunges into the forest.

The soils consist of an interweaving of limestone and Eocene calcarenitic rock foundations, covered by a thin layer of earth, and are dedicated to precision organic viticulture, implemented with respect for the brolo, for the flora and fauna, which involves minimal interventions in the vineyard carried out with respect for biodiversity.

The main soil nutrition system is green manure, irrigation is exclusively for emergency support, and biological treatments and fertilizations are performed only when strictly necessary and only for the vineyards that need them.

Four are the main native grape varieties of the area cultivated according to this method: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara. The grape varieties cultivated with vertical espalier training [alberello] and pergola systems grow in very narrow rows, at high density, ensuring higher quality grapes at the expense of low yield per hectare and, at the same time, allowing for exclusively manual agricultural work.

The harvest is carried out by hand through careful selection of the bunches. Only healthy and perfectly ripe grapes reach the cellar, while those not suitable are returned to the earth. The drying process occurs naturally, with only ventilation of the fruit room, so that each individual grape bunch can best express its aromatic potential. Fermentation is spontaneous and occurs through micro-vinifications with small quantities of grapes whose subdivision is marked by harvest time. Wine aging takes place in a cellar composed of 500-liter tonneaux and 2000-liter barrels of French oak with delicate toasting. Every phase of winemaking is carried out in the estate's historic cellar.

In addition to the winery, there is also the eighteenth-century villa which, in collaboration with expert restorers and the Superintendency of Cultural and Historical Heritage, is currently being restored and will become a wine-relais, the hub of our winery hospitality.

The wines of Tenuta Villa Bellini are the fruit of the centuries-old winemaking tradition of Valpolicella. Five are the references produced, each with its own character.

TEATRINO Valpolicella Classico DOC, the spontaneous fermentation style aims to enhance finesse and vinous perfume, subtle with tones of sour cherry, rose, black pepper and medicinal herbs. (vintage currently on sale: 2024)

TIRELE Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, a lively red wine, whose spicy notes are balanced by hints of red fruits, such as raspberry and red blueberry, with floral and balsamic aromas. (vintage currently on sale: 2023)

SOTTOLAGO Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC, a red wine with fruity notes of cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry and sweet spices with a dry finish, which makes it rich and elegant. (vintage currently on sale: 2022)

CENTENARIE Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, with hints of fresh fruits and a wide range of aromas such as blackberry, cherry, sour cherry and plum, tobacco, cocoa, pepper and cinnamon, it is a red wine resulting from a long production time. (vintage currently on sale: 2016)

MILLESIMATO Blanc de Noir, Quality Sparkling Wine, Metodo Classico, Brut Nature Straw yellow with fine and persistent perlage. On the nose it is fruity and mineral, with notes of small red fruits and cedar. On the palate it is full, fresh, dry, fruity and slightly tannic. The perlage gives elegance and structure. (vintage currently on sale: 2020)

Tinazzi is located in Lazise, surrounded by the magnificent hinterland of

Lake Garda. Born in 1968 in Cavaion Veronese thanks to

to the commitment and passion of Eugenio Tinazzi. Gian Andrea

Tinazzi, the son of the founder who at the time was only 18 years old,

immediately followed in the footsteps of his father leading the company and

broadening its horizons in terms of both production and

market.

Thanks to his lively, enterprising and proactive spirit, he has

transformed the farm from a local family business selling wines

DOC to small customers around Lake Garda in the current group

active both in Veneto and in Puglia, a region with a great

Personality and potential where Tinazzi has been operating since 2001.

Today, the children of Gian Andrea, Giorgio and Francesca, work with

Father to manage this ever-growing management team.

In 2022, Tinazzi arrives in Tuscany and buys Pian del Gallo

located on the Chianti hills in the province of Florence. It is

a small winery covering 5.5 hectares of Chianti vineyards

Classic DOCG and Tuscany IGT and also has a structure

receptive.

Tinazzi est situé à Lazise, entouré par le magnifique arrière-pays de

Lac de Garde. Il est né en 1968 à Cavaion Veronese grâce

à l’engagement et à la passion d’Eugenio Tinazzi. Gian Andrea

Tinazzi, fils du fondateur qui n’avait que 18 ans à l’époque,

immédiatement suivi les traces de son père en dirigeant l’entreprise et

élargissant ses horizons tant en termes de production que de

marché.

Grâce à son esprit vif, entreprenant et proactif, il a

transformé l’entreprise en une exploitation familiale locale qui vend du vin

DOC aux petits clients autour du lac de Garde dans le groupe actuel

actif à la fois en Vénétie et dans les Pouilles, une région avec

Personnalité et potentialités où Tinazzi opère depuis 2001.

Aujourd’hui, les enfants de Gian Andrea, Giorgio et Francesca, travaillent avec le

père pour gérer ce groupe de direction en croissance.

En 2022, Tinazzi débarque en Toscane et achète Pian del Gallo

situé sur les collines du Chianti dans la province de Florence. Il s’agit

une petite cave qui couvre 5,5 hectares de vignobles Chianti

Classique DOCG et Toscane IGT et dispose également d’une structure

réceptive.