In the heart of Valpolicella Classica, Nicolis is a family-run powerhouse crafting soulful reds from one of Italy’s most iconic terroirs. Since 1951, when Angelo and Natalia turned their family’s humble production into a full-fledged winery, three generations have been shaping Valpolicella history—without ever losing sight of tradition. Today, brothers Giancarlo and Giuseppe (with Giuseppe’s son Angelo stepping in as the next-gen enologist) manage 49 hectares of vineyards in San Pietro in Cariano and the surrounding hills, all farmed with a deep respect for the land.Â
No pesticides. No shortcuts. Just organically grown grapes and spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts—because great wine doesn’t need a script. Their Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ambrosan, made from high-altitude fruit, is rich, age-worthy, and revered. And the Seccal Ripasso? It’s a love letter to the old-school way: re-fermented on Amarone skins for a boost of structure and soul. Whether you’re sipping their Valpolicella fresh from steel or cellaring a brooding Ambrosan, every bottle is a masterclass in patience, precision, and pride.Â

Did You Know?
At Nicolis, nothing artificial makes it into the wine—not in the vineyard, not in the cellar. No herbicides, no pesticides, no lab-grown yeast. Just old vines, native grapes, and Mother Nature doing her thing. The result? Some of Valpolicella’s purest, most soulful bottles around.Â
Wines from Nicolis
Nicolis
Ambrosan Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG
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Wine Spectator 2009Available in: Canada, North America, Asia Pacific
Nicolis
Seccal Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC
Available in: Canada, North America, Asia Pacific