Ep. 218 Monty Waldin interviews Armando Castegnedi (Tenuta Sant'Antonio)

Published: July 15, 2019, 10 p.m.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Armando Castagnedi, whose family owns Tenuta Sant\u2019Antonio in the Illasi valley between the Valpolicella and Soave region in Veneto. Tenuta Sant\u2019Antonio produces Soave, Valpolicella Superiore, and Amarone (among other local wines). Armando talks about local viticultural techniques such as pergola veronese and the winery\u2019s rediscovery of two indigenous grapes: Oseleta and Croatina. Armando also tells Monty about Tenuta Sant\u2019Antonio\u2019s style of Amarone and presents some typical food matches also with their Recioto sweet wine! Tune in for a journey in the heart of Veneto wines and local grape varieties.