Bertani
Secco Original Vintage Edition 2021
| Denomination | IGT Verona |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Corvina, 10% Sangiovese Grosso, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah |
| Aging | Matured for 18 months in the traditional Veronese 750-litre cask made of chestnut and cherry wood, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
- Vintage and format: 2021, 0.75 L bottle, still dry red wine from Veneto
- Grape blend: 80% Corvina, 10% Sangiovese Grosso, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah
- Ageing: 18 months in chestnut and cherry barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of jam, blackberry, blackcurrant, spices, cocoa and black pepper
- Pairings: ideal with red meats, game and mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bertani Secco is a still red wine from Veneto, displaying an intense ruby colour with garnet highlights. Created from a blend of Corvina, Sangiovese Grosso, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes, it offers a defined and profound aromatic profile. On the nose, it reveals notes of jammy fruit, blackberry and blackcurrant, with hints of pepper, cloves, nutmeg and cocoa. On the palate, its dry and structured character emerges, supported by a fine tannic texture that envelops the sip. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and enveloping, finishing with remarkable persistence, making it the ideal companion for roast red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are sourced from the vineyards of Valpolicella Valpantena, highlighted under the Verona designation. The area is distinguished by its marl-limestone soils rich in iron, essential for giving the wine a solid flavour structure and intense fruity expression. Following an approach true to local identity, Bertani enhances the unique features of this winegrowing ecosystem. The combination of Corvina with the other varieties creates a perfect aromatic synergy, ensuring a refined structural balance between the natural spicy notes and the vibrancy of the fruit.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a long cold maceration on the skins, followed by a slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then racked with a slight residual sugar to complete a second fermentation in traditional barrels of chestnut and cherry wood. This technical choice continues with an eighteen-month maturation phase in the same barrels, followed by a six-month rest in the bottle. The meticulous process in the cellar shapes a full-bodied red, capable of delivering accents of ripe fruit and a complex persistence that culminates in a pleasant coffee finish.
History and Curiosities
The Secco-Bertani Original Vintage Edition 2021 is an elegant tribute to the excellence of the historic winery founded in 1857. This red wine faithfully reproduces the original recipe and flavour, skilfully balancing tradition and modernity to deliver genuine emotions. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, it stands out for its evocative 1930s-style packaging which enhances its identity. A glass that celebrates the essence of the Verona region, offering a complex and truly unforgettable sensory experience.
Awards
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2021
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1857
- Oenologist: Staff tecnico Angelini Wines & Estates
- Bottles produced: 1.000.000
- Hectares: 65
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In 2021, the following wines were awarded:
- BERTANI - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012: Doctor Wine (96/100), The Wine Hunter Award (GOLD), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN); Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ognisanti di Novare 2019: Doctor Wine (95/100), The Wine Hunter Award (RED); Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Catullo 2018: The Wine Hunter Award (RED)
- VAL DI SUGA - Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali 2016: Doctor Wine (96/100), The Wine Hunter Award (RED), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN); Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Lago 2016: The Wine Hunter Award (GOLD); Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio 2016: The Wine Hunter Award (RED)
- TENUTE SAN SISTO: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Massaccio 2019: Doctor Wine (95/100), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN); Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Riserva San Sisto 2018: The Wine Hunter Award RED, Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN)
- CANTINA PUIATTI: Venezia Giulia Archètipi Sauvignon 2018: The Wine Hunter Award (RED)
- TREROSE: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Simposio 2017: The Wine Hunter Award (GOLD), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CORONA); Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santa Caterina 2018: The Wine Hunter Award (RED) Read more
| Name | Bertani Secco Original Vintage Edition 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Verona IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Corvina, 10% Sangiovese Grosso, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Bertani |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Secco-Bertani Original Vintage Edition 2021 is an elegant tribute to the excellence of the historic winery founded in 1857. This red wine faithfully reproduces the original recipe and flavour, skilfully balancing tradition and modernity to deliver genuine emotions. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, it stands out for its evocative 1930s-style packaging which enhances its identity. A glass that celebrates the essence of the Verona region, offering a complex and truly unforgettable sensory experience. |
| Origin | Valpolicella Valpantena |
| Soil composition | Predominantly marly-calcareous in nature, rich in iron |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000–5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 100 q/ha |
| Production technique | Long cold maceration on the skins, slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ageing in traditional chestnut and cherry barrels. |
| Wine making | After a long cold maceration on the skins, a slow fermentation follows, carried out by indigenous yeasts. The wine is racked while still slightly sweet and undergoes a subsequent slow and final fermentation in traditional Veronese barrels of medium capacity (750–5,000 l) made of chestnut and cherry wood; it is then aged for 18 months in a 750 l Veronese barrel of chestnut and cherry wood and a further 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Matured for 18 months in the traditional Veronese 750-litre cask made of chestnut and cherry wood, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| PH | 3.35 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |