Stories of Wine and Life: Michele Sartori Winery

This month I want to tell you about Michele Sartori, a Trentino producer who has made his bond with the territory his strength. Located on Colle di Tenna, between the Caldonazzo and Levico lakes, his winery is the result of a project born in 2016 with the aim of enhancing the local winemaking tradition and the unique characteristics of the Trentino terroir.

My story with Michele

I met Michele many years ago, when we both worked as bartenders and barladies in Levico Terme during the summer season. I remember well when he told me about his dream: to create his own winery and produce wines that would tell the story of the territory with authenticity and passion.

After years of hard work and sacrifice, it was an immense joy for me to see how Michele was able to realize this dream and carry it forward with determination, despite the inevitable difficulties. Seeing a vision come to life in this way is a source of inspiration, and I am proud to be able to tell his story.

Michele's Philosophy

Michele deeply believes in the importance of respecting nature and enhancing the peculiarities of the territory. His vineyards, located between 450 and 650 meters above sea level, benefit from ideal sun exposure and a unique microclimate, influenced by the breezes of the surrounding lakes. This environment allows the cultivation of high-quality grapes, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling Renano.

Every harvest is an authentic story of the territory, thanks to the meticulous work in the vineyard and in the cellar. Michele combines tradition and innovation, respecting organic farming practices and promoting environmental sustainability.

The wines of the cellar

The flagship of the production is the Trentodoc Extra Brut 2020 , a classic method sparkling wine made with pure Chardonnay grapes, aged on the lees for over 30 months.

This wine expresses elegance and simplicity, ideal for celebrating special moments or for those who want to discover the most refined side of Trentino bubbles.

Alongside the Trentodoc, Michele produces a Pinot Noir aged for 12 months in barrique and a further 12 months in the bottle, which expresses spicy and fruity notes typical of the grape variety. The range is completed by a Riesling Renano , the result of a mix of historic and young vines grown on the slopes of Lake Caldonazzo, which gives freshness and complexity to the palate.

An experience to live

In addition to the quality of the wines, what makes Cantina Michele Sartori unique is the passion and dedication that Michele puts into his work. The recovery of the historic terraces and the manual care of the vineyards testify to his commitment to preserving the identity of the territory.

And for those who wish to delve deeper into this story of wine and life, through VinoTales it is possible to organize guided tours of the winery , to discover up close the work in the vineyard, the production philosophy and, of course, taste the wines directly in the heart of Trentino.

Discover Michele Sartori's wines available at VinoTales and let yourself be fascinated by the authentic flavors of the territory.