Valpolicella, Mezzane Valley
Corte Sant'Alda uses no animal-derived fining agents in any of its wines, as documented on the estate's winemaking philosophy page. The biodynamic regime at Mezzane di Sotto excludes all synthetic inputs including animal-derived cellar treatments. The Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso and Amarone are all vegan-compatible.
Tip: Corte Sant'Alda is the most accessible vegan Valpolicella from a certified biodynamic estate; available via specialist natural wine importers in the US and UK.
Gambellara DOC, Vicenza Province
La Biancara's natural wine philosophy precludes all fining agents, including animal-derived isinglass, casein (milk protein), albumin (egg white) and gelatin.
Tip: Natural wine by definition at La Biancara is also vegan-compatible; the Sassaia Gambellara Classico is the easiest entry point and is available at Venetian natural wine bars.
Valpolicella Classico, Fumane
Daniele Piccinin works without added sulfites in the cellar, a practice consistent with his VinNatur membership protocol (which sets a maximum total SO2 threshold).
Tip: Piccinin's wines are sulfite-sensitive travellers; if buying to take home, ensure cold-chain storage. Best found fresh and local at Veronese natural wine bars.
Valdobbiadene, Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Loris Follador at Casa Coste Piane uses the col fondo (Rifermentato in Bottiglia) method which leaves residual CO2 from secondary fermentation as a natural preservative.
Tip: Col fondo Prosecco from Casa Coste Piane is naturally lower in sulfites than standard Prosecco DOC; the lees provide antioxidant protection without added preservatives.
Demeter CertifiedORGANIC CERTIFIEDValpolicella, Mezzane Valley
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.
Tip: The Mithas Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is the entry-tier expression of Corte Sant'Alda's biodynamic farming; available via Louis Dressner Selections in the US and specialist UK importers.
Demeter CertifiedORGANIC CERTIFIEDValpolicella Classico, Castelrotto sub-zone
Carlo Venturini and Alessandra Zantedeschi farm 8 hectares in the Castelrotto sub-zone of Valpolicella Classico under full Demeter certification.
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.
