Secco-Bertani Verona IGT 2021

If you want to understand the soul of Veronese winemaking, you don’t look to the modern powerhouses first—you look to the pioneers. Bertani is the bedrock of the region, and this “Secco-Bertani” Original Vintage Edition is a direct portal to the 1930s. It is a revival of the recipe that defined the estate long before Amarone became a household name, right down to the retro Art Deco label that looks just as sharp on a dinner table today as it did nearly a century ago.

While many Veneto reds lean into the raisinated, heavy-handed style of appassimento, this IGT Verona is all about freshness, tension, and lift. It’s a blend dominated by Corvina (80%), rounded out with a thoughtful splash of Sangiovese Grosso, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.