Up to 1979, Brigaldara did not make its own wine and sold most of the grapes it harvested. Winemaking triggered a rapid development process for the company, consolidated by the acquisition of: 4ha in Marano (1990), 4ha in Grezzana (1991) and 70 ha in Case Vecie – 9 of which planted with vines 450mt/a.s.l. Lastly, the long-term lease of 20ha in Marcellise, east of Verona. The Brigaldara winery is located just outside the town of San Floriano, in the heart of the Valpolicella region, north of Verona. It is at the entrance of the Marano valley, one of the four valleys that make up Valpolicella’s classical area, the original and oldest wine production area of the region. The company estate covers 50 ha, planted with vineyards and olive groves. Close to the villa – home to the Cesari family – stands the converted-to-cellar farmhouse with its traditional portico.