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Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani · Veneto · Italy
$72.99$94.99 save $22.00 (23%)
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Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend is $72.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $94.99 — a saving of $22.00 (23%). It carries a verified 94-point score from James Suckling.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A rich but balanced Amarone: dark cherry preserves, plum, dried flowers, licorice, tobacco, cocoa and warm spice wrapped in velvety tannins.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like full-bodied Italian reds such as Amarone, aged Valpolicella, Taurasi or structured Brunello, but want ripe fruit with freshness rather than a jammy finish.
Why buy it
It is the estate's flagship Amarone Classico Riserva style, made with traditional appassimento and long large-oak aging for depth without losing brightness.
Best for
A premium dinner bottle for braised meats, lamb, game, aged cheeses or a slow evening pour.
Style
Dry, full-bodied, high-intensity, oak-aged red with concentrated dried-fruit character, savory spice and firm but polished structure.
Drinks like
Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, mature Brunello di Montalcino, Taurasi, Rioja Gran Reserva
Experience level
Best for shoppers who already enjoy bold reds or want to explore a classic Veneto benchmark.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
braised short ribs or beef stew · venison with mushrooms · aged monte veronese or parmigiano-reggiano · slow-roasted lamb with rosemary
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Decant 60-90 minutes, especially for a younger bottle.
- Glassware:
- Large Bordeaux or other roomy red-wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is suitable now with air and built for further aging.
- After opening:
- Best the first 1-2 days; recork and keep cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A polished, full-bodied Amarone Classico Riserva from Tenuta Santa Maria, built on Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella dried by traditional appassimento. Expect dark cherry, plum, dried rose, sweet spice, tobacco and fine tannins, with the freshness that keeps a rich Amarone in balance.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Corvina-based blend
- Grapes
- Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
- Producer
- Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Veneto
- Appellation
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 16%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Producer and distributor sources place the wine in Valpolicella Classica, with vineyards around Arbizzano di Negrar; current producer notes list vineyards at about 120-220 meters, southeast exposure, Guyot training and marl/limestone soils.
- Vessel:
- Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel, followed by aging in large Slavonian oak barrels and later cement tanks on the current producer page.
About the winery · Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani ›
Tenuta Santa Maria is the Bertani family's estate in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, based at Localita Novare in Arbizzano di Negrar near Verona. The estate emphasizes native Veronese varieties, estate vineyards and long maturation for its Amarone Riserva. Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani continue the family's historical role in Valpolicella, producing Amarone, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Recioto and Soave-related wines. The house style presented by the winery focuses on depth, freshness, elegance and a clear sense of place.
Critic reviews
94/100James Suckling
“Paraphrase: deep, complex aromas with raspberry, bay leaf, leather, black pepper and smoke; velvety tannins and savory length.”
94/100Vinous
“Paraphrase: dark chocolate, dried blueberries, dried roses, juicy red berry fruit, cooling acidity and a long mentholated finish.”
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“Plum jam, sweet spices and candied violets, with blue and black fruit.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend dry or sweet?
- Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
- What does Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend taste like?
- A rich but balanced Amarone: dark cherry preserves, plum, dried flowers, licorice, tobacco, cocoa and warm spice wrapped in velvety tannins.
- What food pairs with Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend?
- It pairs well with Braised short ribs or beef stew, Venison with mushrooms, Aged Monte Veronese or Parmigiano-Reggiano and Slow-roasted lamb with rosemary.
- How should I serve Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Decant 60-90 minutes, especially for a younger bottle. Glass: Large Bordeaux or other roomy red-wine glass.
- Is Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend a good value?
- Today it is $72.99, $22.00 (23%) below its recorded compare-at price of $94.99. It also holds a verified 94-point score from James Suckling.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone Class Ris Tenuta Corvina-based blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 16% alcohol by volume.