Begali  

Veneto, Italy

 
 

About Begali

Sustainably Farmed / Woman Owned

The Begali Estate is situated in the charming Valpolicella area, between Piedmont and the hills of Castelrotto,near Verona and Garda lake.
Since the beginning of the 20th century the Begali has passed from the tradition and love of the land and its work from father to son.
Their vineyards (12 hectares) are set amongst cherry orchards covering hills and slopes in a small hamlet called Cengia. This name comes from the name of the rocks dotted around on the facing hill. This is why the wines they produce are so rich in aromas and typical flavors of the fertile land and reflect the harmony and the singular characteristics of this area. They are very determined and take great care in their winemaking process, from the vineyard to the cellar. This promotes their on going efforts to improve quality while respecting tradition.

They use a blend of the most important grapes of Valpolicella:
Corvina (and Corvinone), Rondinella and other autochthonous varieties.

Giordano, the father of the present owner at the winery began production of the and Second World War. The second-generation couple Lorenzo and his wife Adriana, sold the first bottle of Begali in 1986. Now the tradition continues with the son and daughter of Lorenzo
and Adriana, Giordano and Tiliana.

Latest Reviews

Amarone Ca’ Bianca 2013 MAGNUM
94 Wine Advocate
8/30/2019
Touches of eucalyptus, balsam and rosemary essence add a delicate side to this pretty wine. The 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca’ Bianca spends more time in the barrel than its siblings, and you can taste it. Menthol and black olive also make an appearance in this relatively cool vintage. This is a beautiful and classic interpretation with thick lines, long persistence and determination, giving the wine a gentle demeanor to accompany a spinach and speck risotto. The blend is 40% Corvina, 35% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta, and the grapes see 100 days in the fruttaia to become raisins. Some 7,000 bottles were made.