2 low sulfite spots in Veneto, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Veneto.
Daniele Piccinin ★ 4.5
Valpolicella Classico, Fumane · Via Coste 2, 37022 Fumane, Italy
Daniele Piccinin works without added sulfites in the cellar, a practice consistent with his VinNatur membership protocol (which sets a maximum total SO2 threshold). The Valpolicella Classico and Amarone are made from organic grapes with wild yeast fermentation and no additions. The wines require careful storage and should be consumed within five years of vintage.
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.
Casa Coste Piane ★ 4.6
Valdobbiadene, Prosecco Superiore DOCG · Coste Piane 2, 31049 Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene, Italy
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. No dosage and no fining are used; total SO2 is kept to a minimum consistent with VinNatur protocols. The natural sparkle and lees sediment replace the sulfite stabilization used in Charmat-method Prosecco.
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.