Dietary in Valpolicella, Mezzane Valley

Corte Sant'Alda ★ 4.7

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. 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.

Via Capovilla 28, 37030 Mezzane di Sotto, Italy

Corte Sant'Alda (vegan winemaking) ★ 4.6

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.

Via Capovilla 28, 37030 Mezzane di Sotto, Italy

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