Importer’s notes: Guido Fidora, the current owner’s grandfather, was a true pioneer of organic agriculture in the area. He saw how detrimental the use of pesticides and other agrochemistry was to the biodiversity of his vineyards, and decided to fight this by certifying his estate organic as early as 1974, placing him among the very first in Italy. It was at a time when most European winemaking and viticulture were still under the spell of systematic treatments and enological additives, and the notion of organic wine was far from established (and hence a challenge to explain to the market). But, fueled by his vision, Guido insisted and toured farmers’ markets and Slowfood events with his wine and other farm products. Nowadays, even the neighboring estates around their “Civranetta” estate are organic.
His grandson Emilio, who’s now at the helm as the fourth generation of the family, has been converting the estate to biodynamics since 2015. It’s now a true mixed farm consisting not only of vineyards, but also woodland, ponds, pastures for horses, cattle and chickens, and fields of grains and other crops.
The estate is located only a couple of miles from the Lagoon of Venice – this proximity to the sea and its constant winds, together with the particular soil of Alpine-glacier origin give the grapes distinct mineral notes and aromatic richness.
The winged lion referred to in the estate name and on its bottles is the symbol of the city of Venice, once one of the most powerful and wealthiest republics in the Mediterranean. The lion symbolizes majesty and power, while its wings are a symbol of spiritual elevation; the book expresses the concepts of wisdom and peace.
Winemaker’s notes: “Valpolicella is the young expression of our Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes.” Sharp, fruity, and “dangerously easy to drink,” a versatile everyday wine full of crisp cherry, rose and peppery notes typical of Corvina. High in acid and fruit with delicate tannins. Del Leone recommends pairing with anything, but especially Mediterranean dishes like pasta, seasonal soups, white meats, charcuterie, and baked or grilled fish. Can be slightly chilled for a summer aperitif.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Grape: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Vintage: 2022
750 ml
Importer’s notes: Guido Fidora, the current owner’s grandfather, was a true pioneer of organic agriculture in the area. He saw how detrimental the use of pesticides and other agrochemistry was to the biodiversity of his vineyards, and decided to fight this by certifying his estate organic as early as 1974, placing him among the very first in Italy. It was at a time when most European winemaking and viticulture were still under the spell of systematic treatments and enological additives, and the notion of organic wine was far from established (and hence a challenge to explain to the market). But, fueled by his vision, Guido insisted and toured farmers’ markets and Slowfood events with his wine and other farm products. Nowadays, even the neighboring estates around their “Civranetta” estate are organic.
His grandson Emilio, who’s now at the helm as the fourth generation of the family, has been converting the estate to biodynamics since 2015. It’s now a true mixed farm consisting not only of vineyards, but also woodland, ponds, pastures for horses, cattle and chickens, and fields of grains and other crops.
The estate is located only a couple of miles from the Lagoon of Venice – this proximity to the sea and its constant winds, together with the particular soil of Alpine-glacier origin give the grapes distinct mineral notes and aromatic richness.
The winged lion referred to in the estate name and on its bottles is the symbol of the city of Venice, once one of the most powerful and wealthiest republics in the Mediterranean. The lion symbolizes majesty and power, while its wings are a symbol of spiritual elevation; the book expresses the concepts of wisdom and peace.
Winemaker’s notes: “Valpolicella is the young expression of our Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes.” Sharp, fruity, and “dangerously easy to drink,” a versatile everyday wine full of crisp cherry, rose and peppery notes typical of Corvina. High in acid and fruit with delicate tannins. Del Leone recommends pairing with anything, but especially Mediterranean dishes like pasta, seasonal soups, white meats, charcuterie, and baked or grilled fish. Can be slightly chilled for a summer aperitif.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Grape: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Vintage: 2022
750 ml
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