Le Marognole | lemarognole.it

The Winery was founded in 2004

Sitting in the hills of the classic Valpolicella area, between the plain of Verona and Lake Garda

"Marognole" is the name of the locality in which I have lived since I was born.

The name comes from an ancient tradition linked to the area: in the dialect of Verona, the word is used to describe the typical stone walls (MARÒGNE) that are still used today to retain the terraces on the hillsides. Vineyards have always been cultivated in this area, along with cherry trees.

THE VINEYARD: A FAMILY ACTIVITY

The cultivation of grapes had always been the family business, without undertaking vinification until 2004.

After experiencing several years working in a vineyard in the area I decided to commence making wine using the grapes produced in the family vineyard. From that moment on it was a natural progression to pressing the grapes, bottling the wine produced and marketing it with my label. I personally follow all stages of the production, supported and assisted by my parents, and in recent years, by my wife Eleonora.

THE GRAPEVINES, HARVEST, PRODUCTION AREA AND HISTORIC WINERY

We tend the grapevines during each phase, always intervening manually, both in thinning the bunches and during the harvest; selecting with extreme care the best quality grapes guaranteeing that the only the best are used.

DRYING OF THE GRAPES

The drying of the grapes occurs naturally from the moment of harvesting and throughout the winter. During this period, the grapes go into ‘active hibernation’ losing approximately 40% of their volume. In addition, micro-processes are triggered in every grape, concentrating the natural sugars of the grape and all other elements which gives the wine new and intense aromas, as well as body, structure, and colour.

EVERYTHING IS ALWAYS UNDER CONTROL

The fermentation room is equipped with a system of temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. This allows me full control of all phases of fermentation and storage.

THE HISTORIC CELLAR: MEMORIES GOING BACK IN TIME

From this cellar was born my winery, an important place for the evolution of wine and rich in memories.

MY WINE IS BOTTLED ALWAYS THINKING OF WHO WILL TASTE IT

After the period of drying, phases of pressing, fermentation and aging, comes the moment of bottling. This final phase gives me great satisfaction because the bottles contain all the fruits of my passion and my striving to achieve the highest quality possible.

IN THE NEW CELLAR THERE IS NOT ONLY THE NEW BARREL ROOM

Meeting at our new cellar room is the starting point of your welcome: after a short journey where you see the development between the vineyard, winemaking area, and historic cellar: we return here and invite you to take a seat and taste our wines!