Maternigo Riserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised beef or wild boar ragù, roasted lamb seasoned with rosemary and garlic, and aged cheeses such as Monte Veronese or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Maternigo estate, acquired by the historic Tedeschi family in 2006, represents a modern pinnacle of terroir-driven viticulture in the eastern hills of Valpolicella, near Tregnago. The name Maternigo translates to 'land of the mother,' hinting at its ancient origins as a place of sanctuary and fertility. Here, the Tedeschi family undertook a rigorous soil mapping project to identify the finest parcels, such as the steep 'Impervio' vineyard. The soils are dominated by white marl and limestone, which impart an extraordinary mineral tension and vibrant acidity to the grapes. Crafted from a classic blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, this wine undergoes careful selection and aging in Slavonian oak casks. The result is a wine of profound depth, marrying dark cherry and wild berry notes with elegant herbal undertones, refined tannins, and a signature savory finish that reflects its unique high-altitude birthplace.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its viticultural heritage back to 1630, Agricola Fratelli Tedeschi is a cornerstone of the Valpolicella Classica region. Based in Pedemonte, the estate is directed by siblings Antonietta, Sabrina, and winemaker Riccardo Tedeschi, who carry forward a multi-generational legacy refined by their father Lorenzo. Lorenzo pioneered single-vineyard bottlings in Valpolicella in the 1960s with the legendary Capitel Monte Olmi. The Tedeschi vineyards—spanning prominent crus including Monte Olmi, La Fabriseria, and Maternigo—occupy terraced limestone, marl, and calcareous clay soils ranging from 130 to over 400 meters in elevation. Employing precise micro-zonation and certified sustainable practices through Equalitas and Biodiversity Friend, Tedeschi champions indigenous Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella alongside historic varieties like Oseleta. Winemaking centers on measured, climate-controlled appassimento, extended fermentations, and disciplined aging in large Slavonian oak casks. The resulting Amarone della Valpolicella and Valpolicella Superiore wines are internationally acclaimed for their crystalline aromatic purity, structural tension, and age-worthy elegance.
🍇 Grapes
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella