VILLA CORNARO

Lodovico Tombacco first began making wine in 1919, and his son, Sergio, launched the family business after taking the reins in the 1940's. Today, brothers Giorgio, Valerio and Marco continue to build on the traditions and successes of their father and grandfather. As a result of the care and dedication put into managing the estates, the family is expanding distribution in international markets. The Tombacco family estates are located in a beautiful area of eastern Veneto known for producing superior grapes. The secret to the quality of the wines lies in the superb combination of the stony soils and climate. Add to this the expert winemaking knowledge, enthusiasm and a respect for tradition, and it becomes evident why the Tombaccos have had such success crafting wines from grapes grown in the Grave di Pappadopoli.

Villa Cornaro is one of the most famous and graceful villas ever designed by Andrea Palladio, a world-renowned architect from Vicenza. The building was commissioned in 1552 by Giorgio Cornaro, a Venetian nobleman who envisioned a home with a style that typefied Venetian architecture. Palladio's genius is evident in his ability to have given the building a monumental appearance through the use of deep balconies and majestic porticoes that seem to elongate the villa's short wings. The striking columns provide the villa with a peaceful yet prominent stance, leading Villa Cornaro to become one of the models most imitated by Palladio's American disciples. The Tombacco family takes great care to produce wines with a similar elegance and craftsmanship. We hope you enjoy Villa Cornaro.