Cantina Ceresa is in front of the tower of San Martino, in the municipality of Pozzolengo and is owned by the Conti’s family who dedicates themselves with passion and wisdom to the production of wine, paying great attention to quality and always aiming for the excellence of the product.
The founder is Andrea Conti who has decided to transform his passion into work, devoting himself to the care of vines and wine production, helped by his wife Grazia. The company is now run by his son Massimo, who, thanks to his father’s teachings and experience gained in the field, continues his family business.
Our History
``Blessed be those who first invented the wine all day makes me feel cheerful.`` - Cecco Angiolieri
The cellar
XV Century
In the beginning it was a monastery and a part of it was used as a wine cellar
The beginning
1987
The first orientation of the company was zootechnical-viniculture, but then, as time went on, new lands were acquired
The first production
1988
Andrea Conti gives birth to the first production, the result of the efforts and passion for the land
The first customers
1989
Words get around quickly, and exquisite and aromatic wines begin to be main characters on the tables of friends first, and clients then
The Renovation
2016
Andrea's son, Massimo, with his wife Francesca, thanks to his father's teachings, creates a brand new line of products respecting tradition but keeping up with the times
A new beginning
2017
New wines, new labels .. a mix of tradition and modernity that gladden the minds and warms the hearts
CANTINA CERESA
Cantina Ceresa was originally a monastery built between the 14th and 15th century. The Conti’s family owns a part of the building, including an ancient underground cellar with exposed stone walls, in which are preserved old tools dating back to 1800. The monks themselves used this portion of the building to lower the fermented wine through holes placed on the raised floor. In the beginning, the company had a zootechnical-wine-making orientation, in fact the cellar was originally a stable, and then, during in the years, the Conti’s have acquired new lands until they reached about 10 hectares with olive trees and vines of Trebbiano of Lugana, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon.
365
Opening Days
10
Hectares
9
Labels
10000
Satisfied customers
OUR BOTTLES
LUGANA DOC “CELESTE”
Obtained from the soft pressing of the grapes with aging in steel. Wine with the typical straw yellow color, tasty and supple.
13 % VOL
*****
GARDA FRIZZANTE DOC “ELIO”
Soft and gentle perlage is obtained from the soft pressing Chardonnay grapes. Fresh wine suitable for happy hours and all courses thanks to its lightness and softness.
11,5 % VOL
*****
GARDA COLLI MANTOVANI CHIARETTO DOC “GRACE”
Wine with a typical cherry-pink color and a delicate and vinous bouquet. Suitable for combinations with lake fish and cold cuts.
12,5 % VOL
*****
GARDA MERLOT DOC “MAX”
Full-bodied red wine with an intense ruby color. Rich and harmonious taste with hints of red fruits.
13 % VOL
*****
WHITE WINE ”CHIARO DI LUNA”
Wine with delicate greenish reflections, pleasantly fruity in the aroma, fresh and savoury. It is suitable for happy hour, excellent in combination with first courses and fish.
13 % VOL
*****
SPARKLING ROSÉ WINE “FRANCESCA”
Young wine with a lively and harmonious flavour. Pinkish color with fine perlage and hints of peach.
11,5% VOL
*****
RED WINE “TERRE DI BATTAGLIA”
Red wine with a good structure obtained from raisin grapes and ageing in barrique and tonneau; aromas of wild berry fruits with hints of vanilla.
15 % VOL
*****
CLASSIC METHOD SPUMANTE “ANDREA”
Spumante classic method made from Trebbiano di Lugana grapes; 24 months ageing on lees.
12,5% VOL
Our Team
Experts at your service
Andrea Conti
Founder
``Who drinks only water has a secret to hide.``
Massimo Conti
Owner
``A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.``
Francesca Bertoletti
Administration
``The wine, especially in Italy, is the poetry of the earth.``
Nicola Bertucco
Marketing
``Those who drink good wine are wilds, infact who doesn't drink well, don't know anything``
