Corte Madonnina - CODIGORO

Beautiful winery that was included on an NCL Cruise excursion from Ravenna Comocchio Lagoons and Winery. Friendly and welcoming staff, generous tastings, and de... read more Beautiful winery that was included on an NCL Cruise excursion from Ravenna Comocchio Lagoons and Winery. Friendly and welcoming staff, generous tastings, and delicious wines.

I had read about the special sandy vines grown around Pomposa Abbey, and wanted to try them. The soil kept the vines in this region from dying during the phyllo... read more I had read about the special sandy vines grown around Pomposa Abbey, and wanted to try them. The soil kept the vines in this region from dying during the phylloxera outbreak that devastated the European (especially French wine regions in the late 1800 's, and I thought it would be my only time to try European wine on original European (not grafted American root stock. All the wines we tasted were good, and the gentleman was happy to let us try all we wanted. My favorite was the local fizzy red, FORTANA FRIZZANTE D.O.P. DEL BOSCO ELICEO. The best, in terms of long term drinkability and serious dinner wine is probably the MICROLOGUS MERLOT. We bought some of each to take back to the USA with us (because we sure won 't find it at any local wine store . My wife also liked their fizzy white wine, so we bought one to go, and drank it with dinner in our apartment that evening VERY COLD. (It hit 40 degrees C that day, and cold fizzy wine and an air conditioned apartment was a real treat after a long day of driving and sightseeing in brutal heat. They not only had wine, but other local products as well. My wife bought a bag of risotto rice, which made a nice reminder of our trip when she used at home.

We come here because of the wines. We try some red wines, but was too light for us. They have a typical wine of the region, Fortana, than try it. The shop is ve... read more We come here because of the wines. We try some red wines, but was too light for us. They have a typical wine of the region, Fortana, than try it. The shop is very nice and the staff was nice, too. Smiling and helpful :

My girlfriend, Simona, and I discovered this winery after careful online research, and, intrigued, we decided to head straight to the winery. We were welcomed b... read more My girlfriend, Simona, and I discovered this winery after careful online research, and, intrigued, we decided to head straight to the winery. We were welcomed by the charming owner, Mr. Vittorio, who guided us through a tasting of white and red wines, explaining the history of the winery and the characteristics of the different labels with professionalism and a touch of humor. The wines proved to be of excellent quality, well-balanced, pleasant, and light, with a truly excellent quality-price ratio. We are very happy we stopped by: an authentic experience that we recommend to anyone who loves good wine and genuine hospitality. PS: A visit to the abbey, just steps from the winery, is highly recommended.

We like to buy our wine from local producers. Here we received a warm welcome, were able to taste the wine, and took home a wonderfully fruity Merlot with a del... read more We like to buy our wine from local producers. Here we received a warm welcome, were able to taste the wine, and took home a wonderfully fruity Merlot with a delicate strawberry note. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely stop by.