The foot of the hills in Brognoligo is home to the Portinari wine farm.
In the early 1980s Umberto decided to work the family vineyards himself, even though his parents had not farmed them in person.
He knew the farm was small, but realized the special character of his vines, and so embarked enthusiastically on both husbandry of the vines and vinification of their grapes.
In more recent years Umberto has been joined in the vineyards, winery and product placement by his daughter and son, Maria and Silvio. The enthusiasm and new ideas of this younger generation are harnessed to the ambition of seeking success for their Soave wines.
Totalling just four hectares, the Portinari wine farm consists of two separate plots: Ronchetto, the origin of their Soave D.O.C.G. Classico “Ronchetto”; and Albare, origin of their Soave DOC “Albare”.
The Ronchetto vineyard is situated in the hills rising from Brognoligo towards Fittà di Soave. It is sunlit from dawn to dusk, and sits at about 150 metres above sea level. Its vines were planted in 1960, and the soil is of volcanic origin.
The Albare vineyard is sited in plainland east of the Alpone stream, and its vines were planted in 1987. The soil is alluvial, rich in clay.
In this vineyard the Double Ripening technique is applied (see the explanation attached).
The Albare vineyard also produces Soave “Santo Stefano”, obtained from late harvested grapes subject to double ripening, and the Spumante “Perle d’Oro”.
The best grapes taken from both vineyards are used to produce the Recioto di Soave “Oro” and the Passito “AnnaGiulia”.
OUR TASTINGS
under the individual proposals, you will send a booking request to the winery which will reply to you for confirmation in short time.
TASTING 1 – 30min – € 15pp
The tasting involves the tasting of
3 Soave accompanied by croutons.
– Spumante Perle d’Oro
– U.P.
– Ronchetto
TASTING 2 – 45min – € 25pp
This package includes the tasting of
4 Soave accompanied by bruschetta with our extra virgin olive oil.
– Spumante Perle d’Oro
– U.P.
– Ronchetto
– Albare
TASTING 3 – 1h 30min – € 35pp
The experience includes a visit to the vineyard and the cellar,
with an explanation of the winemaking processes,
Tasting of 4 Soave
accompanied by bruschetta with our extra virgin olive oil and tastings of local products.
– Spumante Perle d’Oro
– U.P.
– Ronchetto
– Albare
TASTING 4 – 1h 30min – € 45pp
This proposal includes a visit to the vineyard and the cellar, with an explanation of the winemaking processes
Tasting of 4 Soave and our Recioto di Soave.
The first three wines will be accompanied by bruschetta with our extra virgin olive oil, while the Recioto The typical sweet wine of the area, from our Reciotina, a local dessert made with Recioto di Soave by Marco Tessari, our trusted baker
– Soave
– U.P.
– Ronchetto
– Albare
– Recioto Oro
TASTING 2000 – € 20pp
Tasting of our Passito Anna Giulia vintage 2000.
Wine obtained with an ancient processing of must and wine.
Chalice paired with dark chocolate.
OUR PRODUCTS
REVIEW
Adam Hansen – Local Guide·156 recensioni·115 foto ⭐⭐⭐⭐
My wife and I had a wonderful tour of this vineyard, which can definitely be recommended!
Bruce White – Local Guide·205 recensioni·1.212 foto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing little winery difficult to find and only open by appointment. Beautiful location excellent wines and great host.i will be taking my tours there.
Maya Knapton – Local Guide·7 recensioni·2 foto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Prodotti di ottima qualità seguiti fin dal principio con reale amore e dedizione. Personale molto disponibile e preparato
Maurizia Zanini – 2 recensioni ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ambiente molto piacevole ed accogliente!! Titolare estremamente gentile, gli altri componenti della famiglia Portinari preparati, gentili e simpatici😊
Lucia Portinari – 1 recensione ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Siamo stati molto soddisfatti
Isaac Samaniego – Local Guide·24 recensioni·3 foto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Susana Samaniego – Local Guide·15 recensioni·2 foto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Matteo Skalzo – 1 recensione·4 foto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
giammarco brizzolari – 20 recensioni·1 foto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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