2 biodynamic spots in Veneto, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Veneto.
Corte Sant'Alda ★ 4.7
Valpolicella, Mezzane Valley · Via Capovilla 28, 37030 Mezzane di Sotto, Italy
Marinella Camerani converted Corte Sant'Alda to organic viticulture from 1990 and to biodynamics by the mid-1990s, achieving Demeter certification for the Mezzane di Sotto estate. One of the earliest biodynamic estates in the Veneto, producing Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso and Amarone under the Demeter regime. Camerani is a founding figure of biodynamic winemaking in northeastern Italy.
Tip: The Mithas Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is the most approachable expression of Corte Sant'Alda's biodynamic farming; available via Louis Dressner Selections in the US and specialist UK importers.
Monte dall'Ora ★ 4.6
Valpolicella Classico, Castelrotto sub-zone · Loc. Castelrotto, Via Monte dall'Ora 5, 37024 San Pietro in Cariano, Italy
Carlo Venturini and Alessandra Zantedeschi farm 8 hectares in the Castelrotto sub-zone of Valpolicella Classico under full Demeter certification. The estate uses biodynamic preparations, cover crops and hand-harvesting; no fining or filtering in the cellar. Their Amarone Stropa is the flagship. VinNatur member.
Tip: Monte dall'Ora's Saseti Valpolicella Classico Superiore is the entry wine; book a cellar visit directly with Alessandra to see the biodynamic preparations in use.