Begali is a family run winery producing a total of 1,000 cases. The vineyards cover 18 acres in the rolling hills of a commune of Valpolicella, called Cengia. The name Cengia translates to ledges, and is derived from the physical appearance of these Alpine foothills. The vines are planted in a specific area known as Ca’Bianca. The winery was started after World War II when grandfather Giordano began to produce wine from the region’s native grape varieties – Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. It was his son, Lorenzo, together with his wife Adriana – the current owners of the winery – who started to market the wine in 1986. Today, their children Giordano and Tiliana play active roles in the winery.
Wines
Amarone Classico
92 points – Wine Enthusiast, December 2014
91 points – Wine & Spirits, August 2013
90 points – Wine Spectator, October 2012
4 grappoli -Duemilavini 2008
3 bicchieri -Gambero Rosso 2008
2 bicchieri -Gambero Rosso 2006
Amarone Cru Ca’ Bianca
90 points – Wine Enthusiast, December 2014
93 points – Wine Spectator, October 2012
5 grappoli -Duemilavini 2012
95 points – Wine Spectator, August 2011
91 points – Wine Spectator, July 2010
3 bicchieri – Gambero Rosso 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
94 Points -Wine & Spirits Magazine November 2006: “100 Best Wines”
Tigiolo IGT
4 grappoli- Duemilavini 2008
2 bicchieri rossi-Gambero Rosso 2008
93 points – Italian Sommelier’s Association, 2003
2 bicchieri rossi – Gambero Rosso 2004
Recioto
4 grappoli- Duemilavini 2008
2 bicchieri rossi – Gambero Rosso 2008
3 bicchieri -Gambero Rosso 2004
2 bicchieri -Gambero Rosso 2006
90 points – Veronelli, 2005
Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
91 points – Wine Spectator, July 2011
90 points – Wine Enthusiast, October 2009
2 bicchieri rossi – Gambero Rosso 2008