Balestri Valda

Garganega-focused winery exploring Valpolicella's mineral whites and sweet traditions.

Balestri Valda operates in Valpolicella, Veneto's celebrated zone for white wines of precision and depth. The winery draws on Garganega, the region's signature variety—a grape that yields wines of mineral tension and subtle orchard fruit. The Soave Brut, made entirely from Garganega, demonstrates the variety's capacity for structure and refinement in a sparkling format. Vigneto Sengialta blends Garganega with Trebbiano di Soave, a pairing that deepens complexity while maintaining the bright acidity Soave is known for. The Recioto di Soave, also Garganega-based, represents the region's tradition of sweet wine-making, where late-harvested fruit concentrates into honeyed richness. These wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, and Falstaff. Balestri Valda's focus remains on Garganega in its various expressions—dry, sparkling, and sweet—each capturing the terroir and varietal character of northeastern Italy.