The Winery
Santa Sofia
A historic Valpolicella winery housed in a 16th-century Palladian villa. It produces classic Amarone and wines of great Veneto tradition.
About Us
Our story
Santa Sofia is one of the historic wineries of Valpolicella, based in the magnificent Villa Santa Sofia, a masterpiece by Palladio dating back to 1565. The estate has been owned by the Begnoni family since 1811 and produces wines that reflect the great winemaking tradition of the Veneto.
The vineyards extend across the Valpolicella Classica, on the hills of Pedemonte. The winery is renowned for its Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, produced using traditional methods that involve a long drying of the grapes and prolonged ageing in oak casks.
The winery represents a perfect union of art, history and wine, offering an authentic oenological experience in the heart of Valpolicella.
The Story
A journey through time
Costruzione della Villa
Andrea Palladio progetta Villa Santa Sofia a Pedemonte di Valpolicella. La villa diventerà il cuore dell'azienda vinicola nei secoli successivi.
La famiglia Begnoni
La famiglia Begnoni acquisisce la proprietà e avvia la produzione vinicola strutturata, valorizzando i vigneti della Valpolicella Classica.
L'Amarone come bandiera
Santa Sofia consolida la produzione di Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, diventando uno dei riferimenti della denominazione a livello nazionale e internazionale.
Origin
The territory
Valpolicella
Climate
Sub-mediterraneo
Soil
Calcareo-dolomitico
Altitude
100-500 m s.l.m.
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