About the producer
Founded in 1996 by Marco and Francesca Satori, Roccolo Grassi swiftly emerged as a leading advocate for excellence in Valpolicella, earning widespread acclaim for its stunning Amarone, Valpolicella, and Soave wines. Marco stands out as one of Veneto's most promising young vintners, holding his own among the region's esteemed wine legends. While many growers opt to send their grapes to local cooperatives, Roccolo Grassi devotes meticulous attention to its small vineyard holdings, embracing sustainable viticulture practices. Renowned for his superbly crafted wines, Marco's creations exhibit remarkable depth and sophistication. Diverging from the norm, Sartori opts for a shorter drying period for his Amarone grapes, a choice driven by his belief that this approach yields enhanced concentration in the vineyard while preserving freshness in the bottle.
In the Vineyard
Organic biodynamic practices
The winery is sustainable, utlilizing organic practices in their vineyards
Total area under vine
17 Hectares
Location of vineyards
Mezzane di Sotto and San Bricco
Soil details
San Briccio is Volcanic/basaltic with traces of limestone where Mezzane di Sotto is mainly alluvial based soil
Grapes
Garganega, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta
In the Cellar
Winemaker
Marco Sartori
Yeast utilized
Natural yeasts specifically selected from local surroundings
Filtration stabilization
Light filtration and cold stabilization
Fermentation & aging vessels
All wines undergo temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel and aging in a combination of botti and French barriques for the reds and cement and botti for the Soave
Additional notes
Winemaking style
Marco Sartori is focused on producing wines that are modern in style yet ‘traditional’ in both their flavor and character.
Wines produced
Soave 'Broia’, Valpolicella Superiore, Amarone di Valpolicella, Recioto di Soave, Recioto di Valpolicella
Total production
Depending on the vintage, roughly 50,000 bottles are produced each year
