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Tenuta Villa Bellini: Key Highlights of 2025

Italy

In 2025, Tenuta Villa Bellini, a winery nestled in the heart of Valpolicella, continues its steady rise, strengthening its international reputation through outstanding wines, deep-rooted heritage, and active participation in the year’s key wine events.

In April, Bellini, a nominee of the Wine Travel Awards in the category /The Visiting Card of the Country/Progressive Approach, made a strong impression at Vinitaly 2025, Italy’s largest wine exhibition in Verona. At Stand F3 in Hall 8, the estate showcased its flagship wines – from the bold and expressive Teatrino Valpolicella Classico to the fresh and vibrant Sottolago line, as well as a refined blanc de noir sparkling wine made in the traditional method from indigenous grape varieties. The Bellini stand quickly became a hub for meetings with international buyers and journalists, reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the region’s finest representatives of organic winemaking.

Another major highlight of the year was the recognition by Falstaff magazine: Teatrino Valpolicella Classico DOC 2023 received an impressive 94 points for its expressive fruit profile, balance, and strong sense of terroir. In addition, the February issue of Wine Idea praised Bellini’s sparkling wine for its elegant texture and stylistic finesse.

This year also marked the completion of a major restoration project at Bellini’s 18th-century historic villa. Restored frescoes, original architectural elements, and the charm of the old estate are now open to visitors. In the near future, six luxurious suites will open on the winery’s grounds, offering guests an immersive and refined wine-country experience.

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Sources: tenutavillabellini.com, falstaff.com, vinievino.it