A winery and a brand, Tenuta Sant’Antonio, is well-defined in a production area of Valpolicella, east of the city of Verona. We are located between Colognola ai Colli and Mezzane, on soils whose composition perfectly complements the native grape varieties grown there. Corvina, above all: a symbolic grape of the Verona province.
In its product range, Tenuta Sant’Antonio offers all the wines that are a historical symbol of the area, including the Valpolicella Superiore “La Bandina”: a well-crafted blend of native grapes. This wine spends two years aging completely in new 25-hectoliter barrels before being released onto the different markets.
The Valpolicella Superiore “La Bandina” is an emblem of the winery. It is a wine with a red color tending towards brilliant, with violet hues. On the nose, it presents typical aromas of the Veronese varieties. Scents of cherries in spirit (brandied cherries) and wild berries stand out most, but its precise, warm, and enveloping spiciness is also noteworthy.
On the palate, it is soft, despite the significant tannic structure of these grapes. The aging in wood has rendered it distinctive and harmonious, without overpowering the wine in the slightest.
For Tenuta Sant’Antonio, in fact, wine is not born with the flavor of wood; rather, it is the result of careful harvesting and meticulous winemaking. This approach applies to the entire range of wines offered by the Castagnedi family, owners of this now-established Veronese estate.
The Valpolicella Superiore “La Bandina” is perfect with local dishes, but not exclusively. It is excellent with bolliti(traditional boiled meats) and roasts; thanks to its completeness, it also pairs wonderfully with high-quality salumi (cured meats) and cheeses.
The identity of these products confirms the value of the winery that produces them: Tenuta Sant’Antonio.
Company Profile
Tenuta Sant’Antonio – The story of the Castagnedi family and Tenuta Sant’Antonio is more than a tale of business success: it is a hymn to life, to roots, to the land. It is the story of an Italian family that has transformed love for its homeland into a form of excellence recognized worldwide—guided by genuine passion, quiet courage, and a deep sense of gratitude for the Veronese hills where they were born and raised. Respect for the environment, the relentless pursuit of quality, the adoption of sustainable practices, and the enhancement of native grape varieties are the cornerstones that inspire every action of the four Castagnedi brothers.
TENUTA SANT’ANTONIO
Via Ceriani 23 Colognola ai Colli (VR) 37030 IT
info@tenutasantantonio.it – 045 765038
https://tenutasantantonio.it
