Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde

Valpolicella classics from Veneto's traditional heartland.

Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde produces wines from Valpolicella, the storied red wine region of Veneto in northern Italy. The winery works with the classic grapes of the zone—Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, and Oseleta—crafting expressions that span the region's spectrum. The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, a wine of concentrated fruit and structure built from dried grapes, draws on Molinara, Corvinone, Rondinella, Corvina, and Oseleta. The Valpolicella Classico, lighter and more immediate, blends Rondinella, Molinara, and Corvina. Between them sits the Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, which uses the traditional ripasso method—passing the wine over the skins of dried grapes—to add depth and texture. Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Wine Enthusiast have all assessed the winery's output, reflecting its standing within the critical conversation around Valpolicella.