The Smallest Cru, The Biggest Taste

Close-up of rocky ground with small green plants and dry twigs.

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.

An elderly man with glasses wearing a brown and yellow cap, a plaid shirt, and a hearing aid in his left ear, is standing outdoors in front of a religious shrine. The shrine features a statue of a woman in traditional robes with a headdress, inside a small alcove with a blue background. The man appears to be praying or paying respect to the statue, with his head bowed and hands clasped. The shrine is decorated with candles, flowers, and a framed photo at the base. There is a metal mesh door partway open on the right side of the shrine, and plants are visible in the background.

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 area 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.

A panoramic view of a valley with fields, roads, and buildings stretching out to distant hills under a partly cloudy sky, seen from a high vantage point beside a stone structure.
Cluster of ripe white grapes hanging from a vine with green grape leaves surrounding it, under a partly cloudy sky.

Ideal climate

The ideal climate conditions, including high day-night temperature changes, regular highland breezes, steep and dry hillsides, and south-facing exposures, contribute to the concentration of phenolic compounds in the grapes that brings an elegant bouquet of flavors in the wines.

These unique environmental factors not only enhance the aromatic complexity but also ensure a natural balance of acidity and sugar, creating wines with remarkable structure and finesse.

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