Agricola Pietro Zardini s.s.

On the volcanic soils of San Pietro in Cariano, in Valpolicella, Agricola Pietro Zardini works with two DOCG denominations that share grapes and vineyards but not destiny: Amarone and Recioto della Valpolicella. Both begin with the *appassimento* (drying) of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes on the vine, but diverge at the finish, where the former dries towards depth and the latter retains sweetness. Amarone, built on these foundations, ages for 24 months to gain complexity, while the winery maintains ancient methods and a deliberately sober tone, allowing the microclimate to define the vintage. It's an unpretentious approach that makes what's in the glass more credible. Guided tastings make this very clear: booking a visit means seeing firsthand how *appassimento* and time transform the same grapes into two opposing wines, from powerful dry to meditative sweet, and how each harvest bears the imprint of Valpolicella.

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