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ITALY
– ORGANIC WINES –
Antonella Corda’s vineyards with the new winery in the background
impact in terms of disposal and recycling. “Organic is
not a synonym for sustainable, but it is a very important
part of it” claims owner Antonella Corda.
Equally important are the choices linked to the use
of irrigation water and agronomic techniques such as
green manure and grassing, which reduce tillage but
above all preserve the organic substance and microbial
biodiversity of the soil. Even the washing water from the
cellar can be recovered and reused for irrigation.
In order to pursue the company’s main objective, which
is to produce wines of the highest quality, the path
taken since the first vintage has been squarely set on
organic winegrowing.
Annual production is around 60,000 bottles, a volume
impacted by the choice of organic farming, but less
quantity does not worry the likes of Antonella Corda,
who is seeking to achieve quality. Speaking purely in
economic terms, in the medium term the vineyard will
have a longer average lifespan, whilst in the long term
this style of vineyard management will lead to a lower
environmental impact.
The wines are sent to a range of markets currently,
including Italy, the United States, Australia, Belgium,
Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark,
Sweden, England, Japan, Brazil and Canada.
Some markets such as the United States, Denmark, Sweden
and Germany are more attentive to production methods
and require information on vineyard management.
Antonio Berritta at work in his vineyards in Dorgali
CANTINA BERRITTA
The Berritta family’s business is family-run and focuses
on promoting the indigenous grape varieties of the
Dorgali area, though it also has a passion for Syrah,
which thrives in the Oddoene Valley.
The vines cover about 10 hectares, with a further three
hectares planted to olive groves which are set aside
for family consumption. The Berritta family’s focus
on sustainability is patent both in the vineyard and in
the winery. Even the choice of packaging and all the
materials used for packaging were made from recycled
materials.
Cantina Berritta’s vineyards have always been farmed
using traditional methods and agronomic techniques
aimed at respecting the environment and biodiversity,
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