Summary In a late afternoon of April 1320, in a magnificent castle near Verona, Federico della Scala, Count of Valpolicella, proceeded to invest the first Knights of Recioto. This Order has come down to the present day and we will discover it together with Francesca and her guest, Xin, with whom she will also visit the cult winery where Amarone della Valpolicella was born, Bertani. Founded in 1857 by brothers it is a sacred name for all fans of the red Valpolicella and Valpantena. Bertani produced the legendary bottle of Recioto della Valpolicella Acinatico 1928 of which there are yet very few bottles. The story of Acinatico nearly myth. In 1928, following an exceptional quality harvest, Bertani brothers elected the best grapes grown in Valpolicella and Valpantena and vinified after prolonged drying. The wine was aged for more than ten years in large wooden barrels and then hidden, covering every single bottle of wax to ensure further protection, during World War II. Found in 1984 in perfect condition, it has become the historical heritage of the company and of the Italian oenology. After more than eighty years Acinatico is still one of the best wines in the world, sold at auction by Christie's at around 2,200 dollars per bottle.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Francesca Negri
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jun 7, 2020
Countries of origin : Italy
Official sites : Distributor Official USA Website
Language : English
Filming locations : Italy
Production companies : Commfabrik
Summary In a late afternoon of April 1320, in a magnificent castle near Verona, Federico della Scala, Count of Valpolicella, proceeded to invest the first Knights of Recioto. This Order has come down to the present day and we will discover it together with Francesca and her guest, Xin, with whom she will also visit the cult winery where Amarone della Valpolicella was born, Bertani. Founded in 1857 by brothers it is a sacred name for all fans of the red Valpolicella and Valpantena. Bertani produced the legendary bottle of Recioto della Valpolicella Acinatico 1928 of which there are yet very few bottles. The story of Acinatico nearly myth. In 1928, following an exceptional quality harvest, Bertani brothers elected the best grapes grown in Valpolicella and Valpantena and vinified after prolonged drying. The wine was aged for more than ten years in large wooden barrels and then hidden, covering every single bottle of wax to ensure further protection, during World War II. Found in 1984 in perfect condition, it has become the historical heritage of the company and of the Italian oenology. After more than eighty years Acinatico is still one of the best wines in the world, sold at auction by Christie's at around 2,200 dollars per bottle.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jun 7, 2020
Countries of origin : Italy
Official sites : Distributor Official USA Website
Language : English
Filming locations : Italy
Production companies : Commfabrik
