The Smallest Cru, The Biggest Taste
The well-drained, heat-retaining soil creates the perfect conditions for Amarone grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, enhancing their complexity and concentration. As a result, the vines yield small quantities of exceptionally healthy grapes—ideal for crafting powerful, age-worthy wines.
Monte Timarol 311 msl
Monte Timarol rises 311 meters above sea level and dates back to the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago.
Its core is made of red ammonite rock (Rosso Ammonitico), the same stone used by the Romans to build the Verona Arena, layered with calcareous sea sediments that enrich the soil with minerals.
This unique geological makeup gives the wines remarkable elegance, vibrant acidity, low tannins, and a distinct minerality.
On the southeastern slope of Monte Timarol, nestled among terraced vineyards and ancient stone walls, stands a humble place of worship dedicated to the silent guardian of the grapevines – the sanctuary of St. Vincent Built in 1900 by the great-grandfather of the current generation of the Gozzi brothers, the capitello was solemnly inaugurated on April 28, 1901, and remains a symbol of faith, tradition, and resilience.
His feast day, celebrated on January 22, is a moment of deep significance for the farmers. On this day, eyes turn skyward: if the sun shines, it is said to herald a bountiful harvest. It’s a tradition rooted in generations of agricultural life, where observation of the skies intertwines with prayer and hope.
Few vineyards are graced with their own chapel in the are of Valpolicella and Valpantena. His presence is symbolized with the flame on his head – a distinguishing feature that identifies him as St. Vincent Ferreri.
This corner of the countryside of Verona, though picturesque, is not without challenges. The nearby Lake Garda creates a unique microclimate, generating sudden and frequent temperature fluctuations that often bring hailstorms—every vintner’s fear. The vineyards are particularly vulnerable to this unpredictable weather, and the presence of St. Vincent has long been seen as a spiritual safeguard against such threats.
This sanctuary is one of several capitelli that dot the surrounding hills, each a quiet testament to rural devotion. Among them are the capitelli of Collina Cavolo, Agualiva, Torricelle di Verona, … – five in total – forming a sacred network that reflects the close relationship between faith and the rhythms of the land.
In every season, the chapel reminds us that every glass of wine is not just a product of the earth, but a gift born of effort, perseverance, and devotion – watched over by the silent guardian of the vines.
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