Antica Valpolicella is a small-scale farm located in Fumane, in the heart of Valpolicella. It produces artisanal, natural wines in small quantities, with minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar. The goal is to express the Val di Lena area without standardization or homogenization, through unique, non-replicable wines.

Industrial wineries aim for uniformity and large volumes, using more intensive winemaking interventions to ensure a consistent taste every year. Antica Valpolicella instead works with spontaneous fermentations, indigenous yeasts, no artificial temperature control, and minimal intervention. The result is more vibrant, terroir-driven wines that vary from vintage to vintage.

It means working with carefully selected, hand-harvested grapes, respecting the natural timing of fermentation and aging, avoiding invasive processes, and not standardizing the product. Almost all vineyard work is done manually, without the use of machinery. Each wine is created to directly and authentically express the Valpolicella and Val di Lena territory.

Limited production is a consequence of our artisanal philosophy: vineyards managed with low yields, small-batch winemaking, and long natural aging. This allows for more refined and distinctive wines, but inevitably results in smaller quantities compared to industrial wineries.

No, the wines are never filtered and undergo static decantation to avoid cloudiness. For this reason, longer aging in barrel is required. This helps preserve structure, complexity, and authenticity, keeping the expression of the grape variety and vintage intact.

The Val di Lena area, in the heart of Valpolicella, is central. Soils, microclimate, and exposure directly influence the character of the wines, which are not standardized but allowed to express themselves according to the natural conditions of each vintage.

No. Each vintage is different because no effort is made to standardize taste. Climate, grape ripening, and natural wine characteristics all change, making each bottle a unique and unrepeatable expression of the territory.

More expressive, terroir-driven, and complex wines, often less standardized than industrial wines. The goal is not uniform perfection, but authenticity and the clear identity of the territory in every bottle.