“Rete Valpantena” is born
“Rete Valpantena” is born, a network for the enhancement and promotion of food and wine activities related to an identity territory, highly devoted to quality in all its expressions: the Valpantena.
An idea born from some visionary entrepreneurs of the area who proudly share the belonging to this territory and the will to introduce a common medium-long term strategy to develop territorial identity activities and promote them in Italy and abroad. A network that is open and always ready to welcome new players in the area.
The Valpantena (Valley of the Gods) is a prealpine alluvial valley that guards six municipalities: Grezzana, Quinto di Valpantena, Santa Maria in Stelle, Novaglie, Sezzano and Bosco Chiesa Nuova.
Some realities of the valley, including Costa Arènte at the forefront, have believed in and given birth to this new value system. Also with us: Agricola Pernigo; Angelini Wines & Estates - Bertani; La Collina dei Ciliegi and Ca' del Moro Wine Retreat; Ripa della Volta and La Cru Restaurant together with Villa Balis Crema.
The wineries are all located between 200 and 600 meters above sea level in northeastern Verona, about 17 km from the center.
These founding companies have signed up to six points at the heart of the cooperative model: enhancement of territorial identity; identification and promotion of tourist routes, food and wine, products of excellence and leisure activities; creation of synergies and a virtuous circle among all the activities involved in the project; and encouragement of new businesses to increase the multiplier effect and protection of the beauty of the valley and its landscape features.
THE VALPANTENA
Amidst the landscapes of the Valpantena, stands “La Costa,” as the people of Grezzana and Romagnano call our estate. The Valpantena is a place rich in history and anecdotes. The very origin of the name is still uncertain, the most credited one being that it derives from “valley of the gods,” from the pantheon, a Roman temple, located in Santa Maria in Stelle. According to others, however, the term would mean “valley of the quagmire,” in reference to the typical muddy, stagnant land that once dominated the valley due to the broken banks of the river that once flowed through it. The strong connection with Verona gave the territory a precise picture, shaping it and tying it closely and firmly to the agricultural world.
