Santa Sofia Amarone
Veneto Amarone from the cellars beneath a Palladian villa.
The story behind Santa Sofia
Santa Sofia pours from cellars built beneath Villa Sarego, a 1560 Palladian villa in Valpolicella Classica that earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996. Wine has been made on this estate since 1811. The Begnoni family, led by oenologist Giancarlo Begnoni, took over in 1967 and built the modern brand.
The Amarone follows appassimento the old way: hand-picked Corvina and Corvinone with Rondinella dry on racks 80 to 120 days, losing about 40% of their water. The wine then rests 36 months in Slavonian oak casks of 15 to 50 hectoliters, plus 6 to 12 months in bottle. Patient, traditional, unmistakably Veronese.
Explore the Santa Sofia range
Santa Sofia covers the full Valpolicella ladder, from everyday Pinot Grigio to Recioto, with the Amarone at the top of the table.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Sofia Valpolicella 750mL | Valpolicella DOC | 12.5% ABV (approx.) | Fresh Corvina blend, bright cherry, light tannin |
| Santa Sofia Ripasso 750mL | Valpolicella Ripasso | 13.5% ABV (approx.) | Re-passed over Amarone lees, darker fruit, more body |
| Santa Sofia Montegradella Valp 750mL | Valpolicella Superiore | 14% ABV (approx.) | Single-vineyard weight, spice, firm structure |
| Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valp 750mL | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG | 15.0% ABV | Dried Corvina, 36 months Slavonian oak, bitter cherry |
| Santa Sofia Recioto 375mL | Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG | 13.5% ABV (approx.) | Sweet appassimento red, fig, cocoa, raisin |
| Santa Sofia 4bts Decanter Set 750mL | Gift set | 15.0% ABV | Four bottles with decanter, built for the table |
WineSanta Sofia - Valpolicella 750mL$14.98Out of stock
AmaroneSanta Sofia - Ripasso 750mL$15.98Out of stock
Pinot GrigioSanta Sofia - Pinot Grigio 750mL$12.99Out of stock
AmaroneSanta Sofia - Amarone Della Valp 750mL$89.99Out of stock
AmaroneSanta Sofia - 4bts Decanter Set 750mL$189.99Out of stock
Italian RedSanta Sofia - Montegradella Valp 750mL$29.99Out of stock
DessertSanta Sofia - Recioto 375mL$54.98Which Santa Sofia is right for you?
Pricing here runs the ladder honestly. The Valpolicella sits at $14.98 and the Ripasso at $15.98, so you can taste the house style before committing. Montegradella is $29.99, the Amarone della Valpolicella is $89.99, and the Recioto in 375mL is $54.98. The four bottle decanter set lands at $189.99. These are our shelf prices at the Commack store, and stock turns quickly on the Amarone, so call ahead if you want a case.
Amarone character at $15.98, built for Sunday gravy and roasted meat.
DOCG appassimento at $89.99, structured to hold a decade in the rack.
Four expressions plus a decanter, one box that covers the whole table.