Ancient Grape Dryer in Valpolicella | House in Fumane

10.0 (112 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Gargagnago di Valpolicella House | Ancient Grape Dryer in Valpolicella

2 Bedroom House in Gargagnago di Valpolicella, Fumane

Cร  Dei Merli is an ancient dryer for the Amarone della Vapolicella grapes finely renovated in 2014, immersed in the tranquility of the valley, the junction point between the city of Verona, Lake Garda and Lessinia.
Located behind Fumane at the foot of Monte Rivoli under the spectacular and suggestive Sanctuary of the Madonna de la Salette which is a fantastic panoramic balcony over the vineyards of Valpolicella, it is the ideal place to recover energy.
Its particular position makes it suitable for both relaxing holidays and cultural tourism, thanks to the convenience with which you can reach the main tourist destinations in the Veneto region, such as Verona, Lake Garda, Venice, Treviso and Trentino.
For lovers of walking and cycling there are paths surrounded by greenery.
For lovers of good food and good wine there are numerous food and wine tours with wine tastings; the owners in love with their territory offer themselves to suggest tasting itineraries.
The house consists of a main area where the owners reside and an independent area reserved for guests.
The old drying room has two rooms with four places each, one with a double bed and a bunk bed; the other instead with two double beds.
There is also a kitchen equipped with oven, fridge, dishwasher and a wood stove to cook in the typical way of this area.
The rooms have air conditioning, TV, are equipped with independent heating and free internet.
The apartment has a laundry room with washing machine and a 400l DHW storage tank to guarantee a constant flow of hot water.
At the entrance there is a comfortable and graceful sitting area for reading, working or writing.
It is possible to have numerous outdoor parking spaces available, inside the property, which can be accessed through a motorized gate.
The property also has an outdoor park with a 7.5X3.5 above-ground swimming pool and is equipped with a sun lounger and barbecue, umbrella, table and chairs for dining.
The town of Fumane is located a few kilometers from one of the best hospitals in the province of Verona, the Negrar hospital, reachable in 20 minutes.
Leisure activities: in the area there are two riding stables, different paths and paths for mountain biking or for lovers of walking.
In the village there are several restaurants and agritourisms.
For those who love good wine since we are in the center of historic Valpolicella there are a hundred wineries that offer tastings and guided tours.
Places to visit: Verona can be reached in 25 minutes as well as Lake Garda and its theme parks such as Gardaland and Caneva World, in 20 minutes you can also reach the Pastrengo zoo safari and in 10 minutes by road you can spend an afternoon to relax at Terme Aquardens, which are the largest in Europe.
In about twenty minutes you can reach the Verona airport.
For mountain lovers in an hour and a half you can be in the Dolomites.
10 minutes from the property, there are also the famous Molina Waterfalls which attract more than 80,000 tourists every year. The peculiarity of this area is the abundance of water, thanks to the existence of perennial springs located north of the town of Molina. In addition to the sparkling waterfalls, the park also offers visitors a landscape marked by woods and meadows, frequently interrupted by streams and rivers that combine the sweetness of the greenery, in the infinite variety of vegetation, with the gray of the rocky spurs.
A synthesis of the low mountain landscape can be found in the Park, where paths and itineraries offer the visitor now the serene solemnity of a cascade of sparkling water, now the expanse of multicolored flowers between a forest and a cliff, now the ravine inhabited by a swirling stream.
In addition, the Tibetan Bridge, a classic engineering work suspended with ropes between opposite sides, is also beautiful to see. It is the first construction of its kind in Veneto and also among the rarities in our country, and connects the trail system of Marano di Valpolicella with that of Sant'Anna d'Alfaedo.
Then we also find the Fumane Caves nearby, which testify to the uninterrupted presence of the Neandertal Man and then of the Homo sapiens sapiens from about 80 thousand to 25 thousand years ago. Finally, but no less interesting, the Veja Bridge, probably frequented since well before the last ice age by a colony of skilled workers of flint artifacts, arrows, tips, needles, leaves us amazed that those prehistoric men (perhaps Neanderthal) traded their precious material for half of Europe, up to the Baltic Sea in present-day Poland, via the Amber route, or to the French end.
Amarone della Valpolicella is a dry DOCG red passito wine produced exclusively in Valpolicella in the province of Verona.
Organoleptic characteristics:
color: deep red possibly tending to garnet with aging;
smell: characteristic, accentuated;
flavor: full, velvety, warm;
maximum residual sugar 12 g / l if the actual alcoholic strength is 14%.
Olfactory hints: ripe fruit, black cherry and raspberry jam.
In the older ones you can also perceive hints of musk and tar, the latter in technical jargon called goudron.
Alcoholic strength: the minimum expected alcoholic strength is 14ยบ, for the full-bodied it can even reach 17ยบ.
The name of this structured Veronese red, Amarone, derives from the word "amaro", adopted to distinguish it from the sweet of Recioto della Valpolicella from which it originated, albeit involuntarily.
The new epithet Amarone to indicate the Recioto Amaro or Recioto Secco was born in the spring of 1936 in the Cantina Sociale Valpolicella, at the time based in Villa Mosconi in Arbizzano di Valpolicella, by the capocantina Adelino Lucchese, exceptional palate and nose that, thanks to the lucky finding a cask of recioto forgotten in the cellar and tapping the Recioto Amaro from the fermentation barrel, he came out in an enthusiastic exclamation: "This is not a Amaro, it is an Amarone".
The foreman had given Valpolicella the magic word.
Amarone has been spoken of since Catullo's time in Carme n. 27 (about 49 BC) claims "calices amariores" (more bitter glasses).
But many other documents bear witness to this.
Traces of the predilection for this wine and for the grapes that produce it is also found in the Edict of Rotari which established very severe penalties for those who caused damage to the vines and high fines for those who stole the bunches.
For the years following 1000 d. C. there is evidence of some deeds of purchase and sale of vineyards in the production area of Amarone della Valpolicella, indeed wine is considered equal to money to pay feudal rights.
In the following centuries the presence of Amarone della Valpolicella continues in the official documents and writings of the humanists.
An estimate of 1503 attests that the production area of Amarone della Valpolicella; it was a rich and famous valley thanks to its wines. Fame that continued until the Enlightenment era when Scipione Maffei in an important text proposed the bitter diction, to indicate the wine "a particular grace produced in Valpolicella".
The experience needed to bring the grapes destined for this precious wine to the right drying is very high.
Withering is essential, so much so that someone called this phase a second harvest.
The grapes, healthy and perfectly ripe not only on the skin but also internally, are selected already at the time of harvest, in the first two weeks of October, choosing the loose bunches, with the berries not too close together, so that they let the circular 'air.
These small dark "nuggets" are distributed in a single layer on the plateaux, large wooden boxes, increasingly replaced by perforated plastic, for ventilation and to ensure faster washability after use.
The plateaux are stacked in the dryers, generally ventilated rooms above the houses and cellars. Useful position for those who have to turn and periodically check the grapes and then work them quickly, at the right time.
The dryers must be in positions where constant ventilation is allowed, controlled by suitably prepared windows, where the temperature can change gradually and where there is no stagnation of humidity. For this reason, some historic cellars are built on bumps and sides of hills in sometimes unlikely positions, outside the rules of small practicality.
Sometimes it was the location of the dryer that decided the location of the entire building.
Withering lasts about 120 days; the most evident visible consequence of this phase, in addition to the wilting of the berries, is the weight loss of the bunches which varies according to the type of grape.
In late January, early February, the grapes are pressed and the maceration on the skins is long.
The fermentation at low temperature is also very slow, even for 30/50 days. This serves to ensure that sugars, due to the effect of yeasts, are transformed into alcohol.
If the final wine maintains a low presence of sugars, it can be defined as Amarone. If the quantity is higher, Recioto is obtained instead.
The grapes left to dry cannot be vinified before December 1st.
A minimum aging of two years is required with effect from 1 January following the harvest.
All grape drying, vinification, seasoning and bottling operations must be carried out in the DOCG area.

Ancient Grape Dryer in Valpolicella is located in Gargagnago di Valpolicella. Ancient Grape Dryer in Valpolicella provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Private Pool, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Private Pool, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Ancient Grape Dryer in Valpolicella has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gargagnago di Valpolicella has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Gargagnago di Valpolicella, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Fumane, 37022, Italy

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
3 total pets pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property property registration number 023035-loc-00001 m0230350004, it023035c2evmozdxb safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Codice Identificativo Nazionale (CIN): 023035-LOC-00001 M0230350004, IT023035C2EVMOZDXB

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Mette T.
Sep 15, 2024 04:50:08 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Daniela is the best host. The area is nice, the restaurants are really good, the view is beautiful, there is lots of winetasting in the area, and it is impossible not to relax and enjoy the stay.
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Is this Gargagnago di Valpolicella house pet-friendly for guests?

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Yes, this Gargagnago di Valpolicella house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

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Best-rates for the Gargagnago di Valpolicella house starts from $220 per night with includes Parking, Pool, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Hot Tub, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, TV, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Internet, View, Guest Services, Kitchen, Laundry with all other facilities. Vacation Cottageโ„ข provides a diverse array of lodging choices for every kind of traveler. We aim to pair each traveler with their ideal cabin, resort, or rental, ensuring a pleasant and satisfying stay with all necessary amenities.

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Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Gargagnago di Valpolicella house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

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