Price List 2013 - Villa Mosconi Bertani

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Price List 2013
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A magical location for events, tours and tastings.......................... 1
A piece of Valpolicella history......................................................... 2
Tastings and tours........................................................................... 6
The Wine Club.................................................................................... 7
Rental rates and fees....................................................................... 9
Cooking courses at the villa...........................................................10
Private baroque and OPERATIC concerts..........................................13
The Property....................................................................................14
How to reach Villa Mosconi Bertani................................................17
Contact information........................................................... back page
A magical location for events, tours and tastings
The Bertani family welcomes you to Villa Mosconi
Bertani. In the heart of historic Valpolicella —birthplace of the legendary Valpolicella Classico Doc and
Amarone Classico Docg wines and just minutes
from the city of Verona and Lake Garda— the elegant
17th-century Villa Mosconi estate lies nestled in a
pocket of untouched nature, bordered by wooded
slopes and beautiful vineyards.
The Villa holds a place of importance in the history
of winemaking. In its cellars —active since the 10th
century— the name “Amarone” was coined in the
1930s, describing what is now one of the most esteemed
Veronese wines in the world. Today the Bertani family,
winemakers for more than three centuries, continue
the tradition of excellence in this historic location.
The Chamber of the Muses, beautifully adorned with
18th century frescoes, the elegant rooms, gardens and
cellars are open to the public for guided tours, wine
tastings, dinners, luncheons and banquets, weddings
and receptions, as well as business events and other
private engagements.
Hours of operation
Tuesday-Saturday
10:00-12:0014:00-17:00
Sundays and Mondays are open by appointment only for
groups of ten or more. We recommend making a reservation
for all visits to the villa.
Guided-tour only ............................................ €9 pp
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A piece of Valpolicella history
These hills are dear to Bacchus.
—ippolito pindemonte
The Villa Mosconi Bertani is a neoclassical manor
house in the Veneto region of Italy. It is the only
Veronese estate from the early 18th-century
specifically constructed for the purpose of wine
production. Built in the French château style, typical
of the Bordeaux region, it consists of a residence,
large cellar and orchard (twenty-two acres). The
complex comprises a main building with a pair of
lower advancing wings, ending in two symmetrical
facades. The bell tower of the church —dedicated
to St. Gaetano— is built on the east wing. Gates on
both wings grant access to the laborors’ housing
and the cellars.
The construction of the entire complex —comprising the central structure of the villa, the church and
cellars— was commissioned by the first owner of
the estate Giacomo Fattori, to be built around the
nucleus of an already existing 16th-century residence.
The improvements made by the Fattori family were
designed to give the home an aristocratic air, and had
a clear self-congratulatory purpose, as Fattori had
recently been awarded the title of count.
The project was first given to the architect Ludovico
Perini, who died before work could begin. It was
under the later ownership of Count Mosconi and his
family that work on the villa was finally completed.
Architect Adriano Cristofoli skillfully designed the
central structure, clearly classicist in style, and
re-envisioned the two perpendicular wings. With
the new layout, he created a front garden area and
cleverly concealed the view of the workers’ quarters,
in addition to creating a separation between the
areas dedicated to recreation and those reserved for
agricultural purposes.
The main building is three stories tall, presenting a
central pavilion marked by a double row of columns
(Tuscan Order on the ground floor and Ionic on the
upper level) and a pediment containing the coat of
arms (later added by Trezza) upon which stand five
statues of mythical gods. The statues in the garden
are attributed to the sculptor Lorenzo Muttoni and
include a spendid figure of the young Bacchus with
wine barrel and ram, symbolic elements which serve
to further confirm the villa’s purpose.
The walls of the central room were adorned with
frescoes in the 18th century by the painter Prospero
Pesci who created a representation of the eight Muses
of art and science. The ceiling fresco is attributed to
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Giuseppe Valliani, known as ‘The Pistoian’, showing
an allegorical tableau of the Four Seasons centered
around divinities associated with agriculture: Flora,
Zefiro, and Apollo.
The villa was an important intellectual and literary
salon, frequented by cultural figures of the time,
including Scipione Maffei and the poet Ippolito
Pindemonte, who composed some of their most noted
works while in residence. The very same Pindemonte
helped create the romantic English-style park, the
first of its kind in the Veneto region, with large exotic
plants, the lake and the Koffee haus.
The great cantina of the Villa Mosconi Bertani holds
a place of importance in the history of winemaking.
The valley was already a vinicultural seat in Roman
times and written evidence speaks of activity in the
villa’s cellars as early as the 10th Century. In these
same cellars the name “Recioto Amarone” was
coined, attached to what is now one of the most
esteemed Veronese wines in the world.
Today, the villa, orchards, gardens, cellars, and
a great part of the vineyards belong to Gaetano
Bertani who —along with his sons Giovanni and
Guglielmo— continue the tradition of producing excellent wines, including their Valpolicella
Amarone Classico docg, as well as their Soave and
other Igt wines from a second winery in the Illasi
Valley.O
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THe CHAMBER of the muses
The 18th-Century wine cellar
Wine Tastings and Tours
The Villa and its cellars have played a significant role in the history of Veronese winemaking. Today in this same
storied location, Gaetano Bertani and his sons continue their three-centuries old family tradition. Tastings at the
Villa offer visitors the opportunity to discover and compare a variety of wines wines accompanied by a sampling of
foods produced in the Verona area. All tastings include a tour of the villa, park and winery.
DUE VALLI . “TWO VALLEYS”
selection
This tasting includes a fascinating overview of both indigenous Doc and igt wines produced in the province
of Verona, from the Tenuta Santa Maria alla Pieve. The
elegant Lepia Soave Doc 100% Garganega, the Pragal’s spicy blend of Merlot grapes and Syraz, and the
complex, multi-layered Valpolicella Ripasso Doc.
A hierarchical tasting, showcasing the depth of
knowledge and excellence to be found in our winery:
three vintages of the elegant and complex Merlot,
made with a partial appassimento technique and the
current Amarone vintage, a pure expression of the
native winemaking tradition.
2 people.............................................. €20 pp
3 people.............................................. €18 pp
4 people.............................................. €16 pp
5 people.............................................. €14 pp
6-50 people...........................................€12 pp
2 people.............................................. €72 pp
3 people.............................................. €51 pp
4 people.............................................. €41 pp
5 people.............................................. €35 pp
6-20 people.......................................... €30 pp
premium
tradition
This intriguing tasting presents four different wines.
The Amarone and Soave are made from indigenous
grapes, while the Decima Aurea Merlot and Torre Pieve
Chardonnay are made from international varietals. Each,
in its own way, serves to express a unique aspect of the
winemaking traditions native to the Verona area.
Three Veronese wines chosen for their grapes and the
method with which they were produced. The elegant
Soave, from the white Garganega grape, followed by two
blends of the native red grapes Corvina, Rondinella and
Corvinone: the Valpolicella Ripasso and the Amarone,
both made using the appassimento technique.
2 people.............................................. €43 pp
3 people.............................................. €32 pp
4 people.............................................. €25 pp
5 people.............................................. €23 pp
6-40 people...........................................€21 pp
2 people.............................................. €35 pp
3 people.............................................. €29 pp
4 people.............................................. €22 pp
5 people.............................................. €20 pp
6-20 people...........................................€17 pp
The wines come from the Tenuta Santa Maria della Pieve, Gaetano Bertani proprietor - www.tenutapieve.com
Price per person includes VAT
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la C ucina del Wine Club
Our catering service follows the simple principle
that guests must be made to feel at home while
having the opportunity to sample our wines in
a pleasant, shared atmosphere with friends,
colleagues, and fellow travellers.
The Wine Club Villa Mosconi Bertani welcomes
guests in its elegant rooms —the ‘Chamber of
the Muses’ or the ‘Antica Cucina’ (a 16th-century
kitchen)— offering several different menu options.
To ensure and maintain the highest culinary level
and the utmost quality of the dishes, our seasonal
menu is prepared according to the availability
of ingredients, the dietary requirements of the
guests, and the wines that will be tasted.
Groups with a booking will have priority use of any
and all available rooms. Prices include a guided
tour of the villa, the park and the cellar. A WiFi
internet connection is provided free of charge to
all guests.
To commemorate an important day; for your
events, business meetings or simply for a night to
spend among friends, you can further customize
the menu or service.O
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LIGHT MENU - LUNCH OR DINNER
Includes guided tour, three wines, mineral water, and coffee
wines included with menus
APPETIZER
a
All platters or menus include wines from one of the
following options
FIRST COURSE
a
option A
Lepia Soave . Valpolicella Ripasso
Amarone Della Valpolicella
Dessert
10-20 people...........................€55 pp
21-30 people...........................€53 pp
31+ people..............................€50 pp
option B
Lepia Soave . Decima Aurea Merlot
Amarone Della Valpolicella
option C
Torre Pieve Chardonnay
Pràgal Shiraz/Merlot
Amarone Della Valpolicella
FULL MENU - LUNCH OR DINNER
Includes guided tour, three wines, mineral water and coffee
FIRST COURSE
a
SECOND COURSE
a
SIDE DISH
a
cured meats and cheese
Choose from one of two possibilities
DESSERT
TAGLIERE A
3 mature cheeses and 2 cured meats from the Veneto region
TAGLIERE B
5 cheeses from the Veneto region
2-31 people................ €35 pp
10-20 people........................ €65 pp
21-30 people........................ €61 pp
31+ people........................... €58 pp
Antipasto ................. €5 extra pp
Price per person includes VAT
Contact us for the seasonal menu
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VILLA RENTAL RATES
ENTIRE VILLA COMPLEX, GARDENS AND TINAIA†
FOR WEDDING OR OTHER EVENTS
DAYTIME EVENTS.................................. €2,850
Guests have use of the premises from10am until 8pm
EVENING EVENTS ..................................€3,000
Guests have use of the premises from 3pm until 1am
ENTIRE DAY.......................................... €3,200
Guests may stay for lunch, dinner or buffet
from 10am until midnight
THE ‘ACINATICO’ ROOM (65m2) fully equipped
up to 40 people, theatre setup
with 51-inch television/monitor, printer, wi-fi
full day................................................... €400
half day.................................................. €250
THE ‘PIEVE’ ROOM (40m2) fully equipped
up to 40 people, theatre setup
with monitor, video projector, wi-fi
full day................................................... €400
half day.................................................. €250
Additional hourly rental....................... €250/hour
CHAMBER OF THE MUSES (109m2) fully equipped
up to 90 people, theatre setup
SAN GAETANO CHURCH ........................... €200
full day................................................. €1,100
half day.................................................. €800
Additional services include a buffet-style coffee break for
€9 per person and lunch starting at €35 per person in the
Antica Cucina‡, any of the other elegant private rooms, and
when in season, the Koffee Haus on the lake.
Price per person includes VAT
Free WIFI for guests
An antique vat room for storing and grape fermentation
An 18th-century kitchen with original hearth
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‡
SERVIZI E SALE BUSINESS
[email protected]
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cooking courses at the villa
Our courses offer instruction in the preparation of local and Italian cuisine. Classes are geared towards beginners
and experts alike and provide a unique opportunity to learn culinary skills with the expert guidance of the chef.
The courses last about three hours. At the end, participants will sample the dishes they have prepared. All
courses may be customized for individual needs and are ideal for team building exercises and company retreats.
VERONESE cuisine
A course on the preparation, from appetizers to desserts
and everything in-between, of some of Verona’s best
loved dishes, conjuring the aromas and flavors of the
local cuisine.
FISH and seafood
The art of preparing first and second fish courses,
including sea bass and the famous Sicilian red
shrimp, in addition to a demonstration on the art of
making a perfectly-executed fish broth.
FRESH PASTA WITH FILLINGS
A course on fresh pasta with fillings, such as ravioli or
tortellini, a classic dish prepared in almost every corner
of Italy. We reveal secrets of some of the most appetizing
traditional recipes, expertly reexamined.
THE MEAT COURSE
Learn how to prepare traditional meat dishes, from
roasts to beef braised in Amarone wine.
RISOTTI, RICE PREPARED IN THE ITALIAN STYLE
The course includes techniques and procedures for
cooking various types of rices. Our chef introduces
you to the fine art of making risotto, with unique
interpretations of traditional Italian dishes.
COOKING WITH WINE
An interesting and informative course, focussing on
wine as the fundamental ingredient for the creation of
memorable dishes.
2 people........€205 pp
6 people......... €90 pp
12 people........ €70 pp
ITALIAN CONFECTIONS
From tiramisù to pasta frolla, from creams to delicious
cakes, we put a modern twist on classic pastry recipes.
PIZZA, BREAD AND FLAT BREADS
A course all'italiana - on learning to make perfect
pizza, bread and focaccia.
2 people........ €190 pp
6 people......... €80 pp
12 people........ €60 pp
All courses are available in Italian, French and English
Price per person includes VAT
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THe CHAMBER of the muses
THe CHAMBER of the muses
Private baroque and operatic music concerts
Ippolito Pindemonte
In the artistic tradition of the Villa which, over the centuries, has hosted major musicians,
composers and librettists, we offer private operatic and Baroque concerts in conjunction with our
tours, tastings and dinners. The concerts will be held both indoors and outside in the gardens,
weather permitting.
Concerts will last 45 minutes, divided in two parts. For the Baroque program, three musicians will
play a repertoire. The operatic program includes two singers with an accompanist. Professional
musicians are available by reservation only.
10-20 people..€25 pp 21-30 people.€18 pp 31 + people.... €15 pp
Price per person includes VAT
Email: [email protected] . TEL: +39 045 6020744
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The property
Y
A Chamber of the Muses . . . 109m²/100 cap
BLounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20m²/5 cap
C Hall of the 7 Springs . . . . . . 44m²/30 cap
D The ‘Decima’ Room . . . . . . 44m²/30 cap
E The ‘Pieve’ Room . . . . . . . . 40m²/40 cap
F ‘Antica Cucina’ . . . . . . . . . 40m²/30 cap
G The ‘Acinatico’ Room . . . . 65m²/40 cap
H San Gaetano Church
IShop
JGarden
K Back Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 cap
L ‘Antica tinaia’ . . . . . . . . . 167m²/160 cap
M Entrance to lake and park
Y
Email: [email protected] . TEL: +39 045 6020744
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The poets' gardens
The chamber of the muses - ceiling detail
How to reach the Villa Mosconi Bertani
A22 Brennero
Lago
di Garda
S. Ambrogio
Negrar
S. Maria
di Negrar
Verona
Nord
A4 Milano-Brescia
Parona
Arbizzano
Verona
sud
A4 Venezia
A22 Modena-Bologna
From the A-22 Modena-Brennero Roadway:
Take the Verona Nord exit. At the roundabout, take
the second exit, SR62 (towards Valpolicella/Trento).
Follow it to the town of San Pietro Incariano (12km).
When the motorway ends, turn right at the
roundabout in the direction of Negrar/Verona to
arrive at Santa Maria di Negrar. At the stoplight,
continue straight towards the town of Arbizzano di
Negrar.
From Verona:
Take the SS12 towards Valpolicella and, at the town
of Parona, the SP4 until Arbizzano di Negrar.
At the stoplight of this town, continue straight for
around 200 meters in the direction of Santa Maria
di Negrar.
Near the tall cypress tree on the right side of the
road, turn right as indicated by the signs and
continue straight until you reach the Villa.
After around 200 meters, turn left towards the area
surrounding a tall cypress tree and, following the
signs, head directly to the Villa.
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Agricola Gaetano Bertani e Figli s.r.l. . Località Novare . 37020 Arbizzano di Negrar (Verona) - Italia
Tel +39 045 6020744 . Fax +39 045 6020526 . email: [email protected]
REA: VR - 394496
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C.F. e P. IVA: 04131070239