I was found by my grandfather Pietro in his old cellar Corte Zardini in San Floriano and he took me home… My mother had been waiting for me for months. My youth was full of memories and fragrances of the past, Landini tractors, “testa calda” engine belonged to my father, the fields to work, the vineyards, the cherry-trees, the poultry, the tuff cellar, my uncles’ stories. Graduated in agricultural studies and specialized in viticulture, in 1990, at age of 19, I stated to collaborate with the most important vineries in Verona.
Winemakers from the '900
Pietro Zardini Winery is the result of a continuous evolution with deep roots in Valpolicella.
PIETRO ZARDINI
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In those years I could improve mt knowledge already got in the school. Moreover I had the opportunity and I was lucky to meet the greatest Italian and French winemakers. I graduated also in Wine Tester and Sommelier.
In 2000 was strong the return to the origins, the desire to produce traditionally, the simplicity of nature and of the wine, the wish to produce the wine and to follow each step personally: The cellar Pietro Zardini was founded, dedicated to my grandfather Pietro. The #garantitodapietrozardini stated its journey.
RISERVA LEONE
I have always thought that Amarone is one of the most important wines in the world and nobody will ever convince me otherwise!
The Riserva project rised in 2003, only hand-picked grapes from the best vineyards: Monte Mattonara in the village of San Floriano and Valfiorita in Negrar.
RECIOTO ANFORA
I have now in my winery 16 Amphoras of different sizes, almost 7000 litres worth of wine.
They are not lined nor coated with any material (beeswax, epoxide resin), only raw clay maintaining the identity of the wine and that of our land.
PREMI - AWARDS
#garantitodapietrozardini
Amarone Leone Zardini 2005, The Best Red Wine in Europe Mundus Vini 2012
Amarone Decem Riserva 2012, Miglior vino rosso del Veneto A.I.S. premio Fero; Amarone Riserva Leone Zardini 2017, 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso 2024; Amarone Decem Riserva 2012, 94 pt Gambero Rosso; Amarone Riserva Leone Zardini 2017, 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2024; Amarone Decem Riserva 2012, 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2024; Amarone Riserva Leone Zardini 2017, Gold Medal Mundus Vini; Amarone Decem Riserva 2012, Gold Medal Mundus Vini; Amarone Riserva Leone Zardini 2017, Gold Medal WineHunter Merano 2024; Amarone Decem Riserva 2012, Gold Medal WineHunter Merano 2024; Amarone Decem Riserva 2012 4 Vigne Vitae 2024; 70/30 Corvina Cabernet, Gold Medal WineHunter Merano 2024; Amarone Pietro Junior 2019, migliori 3 Vini d’italia Luca Maroni; Amarone Decem Riserva 2012, Silver medal Decanter; Amarone Riserva Leone Zardini 2017, Silver medal Decanter; Recioto Anfora 2020 4 vinge AIS 2023,Amarone Leone Zardini 2016 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2023; Amarone Leone Zardini 2016 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2023; Amarone Leone Zardini 2016 Gold Medal WineHunter Merano 2023; Amarone Pietro Junior 2018 Gold Medal Mundus Vini; Amarone Pietro Junior 2018 Gold Medal WineHunter Merano; Recioto della Valpolicella Anfora 2020 Gold Medal WineHunter; Amarone Leone Zardini 2015 5 grappoli Bibenda; Amarone Leone Zardini 2015 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2022; Amarone Pietro Junior 2018, 96/100 Migliori Vini Italiani 2022 L. Maroni; Rosignol Rosso, 96/100 Migliori Vini Italiani 2022 L. Maroni; Amarone Leone Zardini 2015, Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2021; Amarone Pietro Junior 2017 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2021; Amarone Leone Zardini, 5 grappoli Bibenda 2021; Amarone Leone Zardini 2013, 3 Bicchieri Rossi Gambero Rosso 2021; Amarone Leone Zardini 2013, 5 grappoli Bibenda 2021; Amarone Leone Zardini 2013, 4 Viti Guida Vitae 2021; Amarone Leone Zardini 2013, 92/100 Guida Oro Veronelli 2021; Amarone Leone Zardini 2013, 4 Stelle – Vini Buoni d’Italia Touring Club Italiano 2021; Amarone Leone Zardini 2013, 94/100 Annuario dei Miglior Vini Italiani 2021 L. Maroni; Amarone 2016, 4 Stelle – Vini Buoni d’Italia Touring Club Italiano2021; Amarone 2016, 3 Viti Guida Vitae 2021; Amarone 2016, 95/100 Annuario dei Miglior Vini Italiani 2021 L. Maroni; 70/30 Corvina Cabernet, 93/100 Annuario dei Miglior Vini Italiani 2021 L. Maroni; 70/30 Corvina Cabernet, 4 Viti Guida Vitae 2021; Rosignol 2016, 3 Viti Guida Vitae 2021; 70/30 Corvina Cabernet, 3 Viti Guida Vitae 2020; Amarone Leone Zardini 2012, Corona – Vini Buoni d’Italia Touring Club Italiano 2020; Amarone Leone Zardini 2012, 92/100 Guida Oro Veronelli 2020; Amarone Leone Zardini 2012, 94/100 Annuario dei Miglior Vini Italiani 2020 L. Maroni Amarone Leone Zardini 2012, 3 Bicchieri Rossi Gambero Rosso 2020; Amarone Leone Zardini 2012 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2020; Amarone Leone Zardini 2012 95 Punti concordo Decanter; Amarone 2015, 93 IP Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2020; Amarone 2015, 3 viti AIS 2020; 70/30 Corvina Cabernet Gold Medal, Concours Internationale de Lyon 2020; Rosignol 2015, 95/100 Annuario dei Miglior Vini Italiani 2020 L. Maroni; Pietro Junior Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2016, 92 punti Falstaff 2019; Amarone Leone Zardini 2011 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2018;Amarone Leone Zardini 2011, Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso 2019;Amarone Leone Zardini 2011, 93 points Annuario dei migliori Vini Italiani L. Maroni;Amarone Leone Zardini 2010 5 Grappoli Bibenda; Amarone Leone Zardini 2011, Gold Medal AWC Vienna;Amarone Leone Zardini 2010 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2017;Amarone Leone Zardini 2010, 93 points “Five Stars Wines”;Amarone Leone Zardini 2010 94 points Decanter Wine Awards 2018; Amarone Leone Zardini 2010 4 Rosoni AIS VENETO- Vinetia 2018; Amarone Leone Zardini 2010 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2017;Amarone Leone Zardini 2010, 2 Bicchieri Rossi Gambero Rosso 2018;70/30 Corvina Cabernet Gold Medal, Concours Internationale de Lyon; Amarone Leone Zardini 2010, Silver Medal Decanter 2017; Amarone 2013, Silver Medal Decanter Wine Asia 2018; Amarone 2012, 3 Rosoni AIS VENETO- Vinetia 2018;Amarone 2012, 4 grappoli Bibenda 2018; Amarone 2012, 2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso;Rosignol 2013, Gold Medal AWC Vienna 2017; Rosignol 2013, 4 Grappoli Bibenda 2018;Rosignol 2013, Silver Medal IWSC 2017;Rosignol 2013, 3 Rosoni AIS Veneto- Vinetia 2018; Valpolicella Ripasso 2013, Silver Medal AWC Vienna 2017; Amarone 2011, Silver Medal Decanter 2016;Amarone 2010 Mundus Vini Gold Medal,Amarone 2010 Wine Top 2015;Austero 2011 Mundus Vini Gold; Valpolicella 2013 Wine Top 2015;Rosignol 2011 Mundus Vini Gold; Rosignol 2010 Mondial Bruxelles Silver;Rosignol 2010 Mundus Vini Gold;Rosignol 2009 Iwsc Silver;Amarone Leone Zardini 2009 Mundus Vini Gold; Amarone 2009 Iwsc Silver;Amarone 2009 Mundus Vini Gold; Amarone 2009 Wine Top 2014;Austero 2009 Concours Mondial De Bruxelles Silver;Amarone 2008 Wine Top 2013;Austero 2009 Awc Vienna Gold Medal; Amarone 2008 Iwsc Silver; Amarone 2008 Mundus Vini Gold; Amarone 2008 Awc Vienna Silver; Rosignol 2008 Concours Mondial De Bruxelles Gold; Rosignol 2008 Awc Vienna Silver; Austero 2008 International Wine Challenge Gold; Austero 2008 Wine Top 2012; Amarone Leone Zardini 2005 Mundus Vini Grosses Gold; Amarone 2007 Wine Top 2012; Austero 2007 Challenge Estoril Gold; Amarone 2006 Awc Vienna Silver; Amarone 2006 International Des Vin Lyon Gold; Amarone 2005 Challenge Estoril Silver; Amarone 2006 Wine Top 2011 Amarone 2006 Iwsc Gold; Amarone 2005 Mundus Vini Gold; Amarone 2004 Wine Top 2009; Austero 2004 Wine Top 2008; Amarone 2005 Decanter World Wine Awards Gold;Austero 2004 Decanter 3 Stars; Austero 2006 Mundus Vini Gold; Amarone 2003 Wine Top 2007; Lugana 2005 Vini Buoni D’Italia Corona; Lugana 2005 Wine Top 2006; Recioto Palio Del Recioto 1994; Recioto Palio Del Recioto 1993.
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When wine comes from your own hands, passion and love are the main ingredients to create high-quality wines. We’d love to share with you our passion for wine: join us in our new winery in San Pietro in Cariano, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, to discover the story of our wines from vineyards to glass, and to taste together Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone, Recioto, the great Rosignol and all the Valpolicella’s elegant and prestigious wines. Our winery is open for visits and tastings from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, reservations recommended.
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