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Soc. Agr. Villa Canestrari
Colognola ai Colli · Province of Verona · Veneto
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCGRecioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Rooted in Colognola ai Colli since the 1870s, Villa Canestrari commands vineyards across Val d'Illasi's dual terroir—where Valpolicella's calcareous soils meet Soave's volcanic foundation. This geological intersection yields Corvina Veronese and Rondinella grapes suited to both Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, each microclimate shaping the wine's character. The estate's 150-year archive of viticulture informs its exploration of heritage varieties, producing wines that mirror the land's geological complexity.
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Amarone della Valpolicella
Grapes: Corvina Veronese e/o Corvinone ≥45%, Rondinella ≥5%, altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici (prov. Verona), vitigni autoctoni italiani a bacca rossa (prov. Verona)Styles: RedMin. alcohol: 14%24 months aging
Recioto della Valpolicella
Grapes: Corvina Veronese e/o Corvinone ≥45%, Rondinella ≥5%, Altri vitigni a bacca rossa ammessi per la provincia di Verona (non aromatici max 15%, autoctoni italiani max 10%)Styles: passito · SparklingMin. alcohol: 12%