Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, earth, tobacco, dried herbs, leather, iron, clay mineral

Palate: sour dried cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, iron, cedar, mineral clay

Made by Demeter-certified biodynamic winemaker Marinella Camerani, Mithas reflects Demeter estate viticulture in its earthy complexity, mineral precision and high acidity, evolving with bottle age.

What it pairs with

  • Braised beef with wild mushroom and polenta
    The wine's earthy mineral character and high acidity are a natural match for mushroom-braised beef.
  • Truffled polenta with Monte Veronese
    Truffle's earthiness and the local cheese's salt resonate with the wine's clay-mineral register.

How to serve Corte Sant'Alda Amarone della Valpolicella Mithas

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised beef with wild mushroom and polenta, Truffled polenta with Monte Veronese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Marinella Camerani founded Corte Sant'Alda in 1986 and converted to biodynamic viticulture and is listed in the Demeter Italia operator register. Mithas (from the Latin for something precious) was developed as the estate's flagship Amarone, reflecting the Mezzane valley's calcareous-volcanic terroir and Camerani's minimal-intervention philosophy.

  1. 1990: First Mithas Amarone release from Corte Sant'Alda
  2. 2003: Corte Sant'Alda obtains Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer
Corte Sant'Alda · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Oak
Aged 3 years in large Slavonian and Allier oak casks; no filtration
ABV
15.5%
Price
€75-120 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Corte Sant'Alda Amarone della Valpolicella Mithas

What does Corte Sant'Alda Amarone della Valpolicella Mithas taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, earth, tobacco, dried herbs, leather. On the palate, sour dried cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, iron, cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Made by Demeter-certified biodynamic winemaker Marinella Camerani, Mithas reflects Demeter estate viticulture in its earthy complexity, mineral precision and high acidity, evolving with bottle age.

When should I drink Corte Sant'Alda Amarone della Valpolicella Mithas?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Corte Sant'Alda Amarone della Valpolicella Mithas?

Braised beef with wild mushroom and polenta is the canonical pairing; Truffled polenta with Monte Veronese is the other strong match. The wine's earthy mineral character and high acidity are a natural match for mushroom-braised beef.

What grapes are in Corte Sant'Alda Amarone della Valpolicella Mithas?

The blend is Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara. The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.

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