The association of Amarone producers becomes an official partner of one of Italy’s most historic fine dining organisations. The collaboration debuts in the 2027 Le Soste Guide and will accompany all of the association’s events
November 12, 2026 (Verona, Italy) — The meeting of two Italian centres of excellence, united by a shared commitment to quality, culture and tradition, marks the beginning of a new chapter of collaboration. Famiglie Storiche, the association bringing together thirteen historic wineries from Valpolicella dedicated to promoting Amarone and its territory of origin, officially joins the family of Le Soste, one of the most authoritative associations in Italian and international fine dining.
The partnership begins with Famiglie Storiche becoming an official partner of the 2027 edition of the Le Soste Guide, the prestigious annual publication showcasing the leading figures of Italian haute cuisine and the values upheld by the association led by Davide Oldani. Distributed in bookshops and member restaurants, the Guide has represented for more than forty years an important tool for promoting Italian gastronomic culture and a benchmark for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The agreement establishes Famiglie Storiche as an official partner of all activities and events organised by Le Soste, starting with the key appointments that shape the association’s calendar, helping to strengthen the dialogue between the world of fine wine and that of haute cuisine.
The collaboration also looks to the future, with a shared ambition to develop new initiatives and opportunities for exchange involving both Famiglie Storiche producers and Le Soste chefs, creating occasions for discussion and mutual enhancement of their respective cultures. Both organisations are united by a vision founded on the preservation of traditions, the transmission of knowledge and the constant pursuit of excellence.
“Joining the Le Soste family is a great source of pride for us. The world of fine dining has always been one of Amarone’s most important partners, and we share with the association’s members the same commitment to quality, authenticity, culture and the promotion of Italy’s food and wine heritage. This partnership stems from a common vision and a desire to build new projects together that can best showcase the excellence of our country,” comments Luca Speri, President of Famiglie Storiche.
With more than forty years of history, Le Soste today brings together over one hundred of the most representative Italian and international restaurants, promoting the culture of great cuisine through editorial initiatives, events and opportunities for professional exchange.
Founded in 2009, Famiglie Storiche today represents thirteen emblematic wineries of Valpolicella, guardians of the Amarone tradition and committed every day to promoting a contemporary vision of this great Italian wine.
The partnership between the two associations is therefore founded on shared values of quality and excellence, with the goal of creating new opportunities to tell the story of and promote Italian wine and gastronomy on the most important national and international stages.
About Famiglie storiche
Founded in 2009, Famiglie Storiche brings together thirteen prestigious wineries from Valpolicella, each the custodian of a centuries-old tradition and a production philosophy centred on quality and the authenticity of the territory. Member wineries are: Allegrini, Begali, Bertani, Brigaldara, Guerrieri Rizzardi, Masi, Musella, Speri, Tedeschi, Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Tommasi, Torre D’Orti and Zenato.
The wineries that make up Famiglie Storiche combine their longstanding heritage and ongoing commitment to quality in order to champion Amarone, one of Italy’s great wines. All are rooted in the values of history and craftsmanship, expressed in every aspect of their work.
Famiglie Storiche stands for:
History: all member wineries have been part of the Valpolicella landscape for generations and are deeply rooted in its traditions.
Passion: before being wine producers, they are custodians of their territory.
Purpose: they were brought together with the specific mission of promoting the values of a territory and a denomination that are unique in the world.
