The winery
Le Guaite di Noemi
Small boutique winery in the Valle di Mezzane (Valpolicella Orientale, Verona) producing the area's typical wines (Amarone, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Recioto) and extra-virgin olive oil, led by Noemi Pizzighella.
- Veneto · Italia
- Since 2002
- 5 products
The story
A family-owned estate that grew out of the Pizzighella family's agricultural activities; the winery officially began production under the Le Guaite label in the early 2000s. Management has gradually passed to Noemi Pizzighella, who from the 2010s has refreshed the company's image and communications while retaining traditional winemaking techniques and extended ageing periods.
Production philosophy
The estate's production approach prioritizes a connection to the land, patience in wine aging and respect for the vineyard; the estate combines tradition and innovation, also focusing on sustainable practices and prolonged aging to enhance the wines' complexity and finesse.
Terroir and vineyards
Mezzane di Sotto, Valpolicella Orientale, province of Verona; hills suited to the production of the typical wines of Valpolicella.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions and favorable ratings from industry guides and publications and awards/mentions related to labeling and communication received at trade fairs such as Vinitaly.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Corvina
- Corvinone
- Rondinella
- Oseleta
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Croatina
- Bottles per year
- 25000
What makes it distinctive
- Boutique winery in the Valle di Mezzane
- Production of Amarone, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso, Recioto and IGT wines such as Tisbe
- Also produces extra virgin olive oil.
- Guided tours, tastings and winery experiences
- Modern management and communications under the leadership of Noemi Pizzighella