Our Cellar

The 19 hectares of Salgari Family vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico area are spread over hill terraces, locally called marogne, rich in limestone and rocky outcrops and are situated in an alluvional valley. Grapes are grown using the traditional pergola veronese, in order to take the most of sunlight and ventilation: both elements produce the deep bouquet and unmistakable flavour and body of the great red wines of the area.

The most important native grape varieties are Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella; they are all particularly suitable for appassimento, a natural drying process used to create the two most celebrated wines of Valpolicella area Amarone and Recioto della Valpolicella Classico.

Cantina Salgari was built in 1840 and retains the charm of past times keeping its original aspect.

We pay great attention to the fermentation in order to maintain it as a natural and unrushed process, to get a traditional wine with its elegant, characteristic bouquet. 

Aging is effected using modern stainless steel tanks combined with oak-wood casks, tonneaux and barriques, all carefully selected to bring out the subtle inner character of the wine.