Region | Lombardia (Italia) |
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Foundation Year | 1867 |
Vineyard hectares | 120 |
Annual production | 15.000 bt |
Address | Via Pratello, 26 - 25080 Padenghe sul Garda (BS) |
Oenologist | Naike e Nathan Pratello |
Situated on the western shore of Lake Garda, specifically in the municipality of Padenghe sul Garda, in the province of Brescia, the Pratello winery produces wines that reflect the bright and Mediterranean spirit of one of the most enchanting lakes in all of Italy. Pratello is a family winemaking story that has been going on for five generations, started by Vincenzo Bertola at the end of the 19th century and nurtured today by his descendants Elena, Vincenzo and Cristina Pratello together with the latter's young children, Nathan and Naike. The values on which the winery's production philosophy is based are respect for tradition and the past, passion for the land and dedication to work, fundamentals that have always accompanied the Bertola-Pratello family. Today, in addition to a wide range of products from the land, such as wine and oil, the estate is dedicated in parallel to hospitality thanks to the agritourism and the beautiful Resort immersed in the marvellous Garda landscape.
The Pratello estate comprises no less than 120 hectares, which are partly used for wine growing and partly for the cultivation of vegetables, fruit trees and olive groves, as well as for livestock breeding, with the aim of fostering biodiversity. The vines cultivated are partly the traditional ones of the area, such as Turbiana, Groppello, Marzemino, Rebo, Barbera, Tuchì and Incrocio Manzoni, and partly international ones such as Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The rows of vines are planted on moraine-derived soils and are tended according to strict eco-sustainable and responsible practices culminating in the creation of the "Idea Pratello" protocol. Mostly stainless steel tanks are used as containers, but wooden barrels are also used for some labels. An exception are the wines of the 'Khaos Wine Collection' line, which are vinified in terracotta amphorae.
The wines produced by the Pratello cellar are always characterised by fresh and lively aromas, regardless of whether they are white, red, rosé or sparkling. The range is rather wide and varied, in step with the evolved taste of the most discerning modern consumers.