In the glass
Aroma: cherry, dried herbs, mineral earth, dried violet, light tobacco
Palate: sour cherry, clay mineral, dried herbs, light cedar, savoury spice
Soraigo shows what biodynamic Valpolicella Classico tastes like with minimal intervention: earthy, mineral, tart cherry with clay soil expressiveness and a savoury, food-friendly character that makes it a superb natural-wine discovery.
What it pairs with
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Cotechino with lentils
The wine's high acidity and earthy mineral character complement the fatty, starchy richness of cotechino and lentils. -
Grilled trout with capers
The wine's saline mineral quality and acidity bridge freshwater fish and brine perfectly.
How to serve Corte Sant'Alda Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cotechino with lentils, Grilled trout with capers. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Soraigo was developed as Corte Sant'Alda's food-friendly everyday Valpolicella Superiore, made entirely without additions and with minimal intervention under Marinella Camerani's biodynamic philosophy.
- 1996 — First Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore release
Facts
- Producer
- Corte Sant'Alda
- Grapes
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
- Classification
- Valpolicella Superiore DOC
- Oak
- Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak; biodynamic production, no additives
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Corte Sant'Alda Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore
What does Corte Sant'Alda Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore taste like?
On the nose, cherry, dried herbs, mineral earth, dried violet, light tobacco. On the palate, sour cherry, clay mineral, dried herbs, light cedar, savoury spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Soraigo shows what biodynamic Valpolicella Classico tastes like with minimal intervention: earthy, mineral, tart cherry with clay soil expressiveness and a savoury, food-friendly character that makes it a superb natural-wine discovery.
When should I drink Corte Sant'Alda Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore?
Drink 3-10 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 Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore?
Cotechino with lentils is the canonical pairing; Grilled trout with capers is the other strong match. The wine's high acidity and earthy mineral character complement the fatty, starchy richness of cotechino and lentils.
Is Corte Sant'Alda Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore vegan?
Yes , the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Corte Sant'Alda Soraigo Valpolicella Superiore?
The blend is Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara. The wine is classified as Valpolicella Superiore DOC.