“I Saltari winery” is a project by Colognola & Sartori wineries. The aim is to continue to improve viticulture, winemaking and production of fame in the province of Verona also including a revaluation and restructuring of small wine producing areas. A ‘laboratory of studies’ has been set up for this purpose, situated in the Mezzane Valley. This valley is considered to be a new benchmark for quality and it is there that the project will achieve the best results.
The “I Saltari” vineyards are situated inTurano in the commune of S. Pietro di Lavagno. It comprises 34 hectares of which 8 are attached to the historical winery. The remaining vineyards are located in the hilly surroundings of the Mezzane valley. The vineyards are exclusively planted with indigenous varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and less known local varieties such as Croatina, Oseleta and the old indigenous Corbina. Planting density ranges between 3500 4000 vines per hectare, with an average yield of 1,2 – 1,5 Kg of grapes per vine.