Situated just outside Verona, in the Morainic Hills near Lake Garda, Vini Sassara is a new project from longtime natural winemakers Alessia and Stefano Bertaiola. With a background in agricultural research and development, Alessia joined forces with third-generation winemaker Stefano more than a decade ago and together they farm a 10-hectare site that has been in Stefano’s family for 50 years. They took over the property in 2007, and with Alessia's strong background in agricultural research and development, quickly converted each plot to biodynamic farming. This is Bardolino country, a DOC in the Veneto region most famous for its Valpolicella-style light reds and rosé wines. But being natural winemakers, Alessia and Stefano are less concerned with what conventional winemakers are doing in the area and instead have set out to show what the indigenous grapes and Bardolino terroir are capable of when allowed to express themselves naturally.
As with all our producers, we will be donating part of the proceeds from sales to a non-profit close to our heart. For Sassara Vini wine co wines, we have chosen to donate to the Food Banks of Alberta. Please check them out.
Esotico
Corvina, Rossanella, Rondinella, Molinara, Fernanda, Moscato, Trebbianello, Trebbiano, Garganega, Tocai
10.5% ABV
24 000 bottles made
Is it red? Is it pink? Is it orange? Who cares?! 30% red grapes (Corvina, Rossanella, Rondinella, Molinara) and 70% white grapes (Fernanda, Moscato, Trebbianello, Trebbiano, Garganega, Tocai), all from old vines. Hand harvested and spontaneously co-fermented with 10 days of skin maceration and without temperature control. Aged in stainless steel. No filtering or fining and no added sulfur.
VERY YUMMY. Super fun, easy and light Italian glouglou! with notes of Rhubarb, Vanilla Cream, Cherry Compot and Peach Iced Tea!
SKU: 104627 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, cork
Coconar Orange
100% Garganega
10% ABV
12,000 bottles made
100% Graganega with 2 months on the skins. Hand picked, spontaneous ferment, aged in steel tanks. No SO2 added, unfined, unfiltered, no temperature control.
Great minerality, light tannins, with aromas of ripe apricots, coconut cream, and black tea.
Easy going, interesting and super fun for the price!
SKU: 104630 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, cork
Vin De Anfoa
100% Garganega
12% ABV
4500 bottles made
100% Graganega with 2 months on the skins. Hand picked, spontaneous ferment, aged in amphora. No SO2 added, unfined, unfiltered, no temperature control.
This is a fun and very easy drinking orange wine. A tropical fruit melange in a glass.
SKU: 104636 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, cork
Goto Bardolino
Corvina, Rondinella Molinara
11% ABV
16,000 bottles made
Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, 6 days of skin contact, in plastic vats, with manual punchdowns. Hand picked, spontaneous ferment, aged in amfora. No SO2 added, unfined, unfiltered, no temperature control.
Bright cherry glouglou! Cranberry mineral water, salted raspberries, lingonberry cream, blood orange juice, and rhubarb.
SKU: 104645 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, cork
Pinot Griso
100% Pinot Grigio
12% ABV
100% Pinot Grigio with 12 days skin maceration. Spontaneous fermentation without temperature control. Aged in stainless steel. No filtering or fining and minimal sulfur added as necessary.
Tart cherry, hibiscus, blood orange.
SKU: 104654 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork
Corvo Fizz
100% Corvina
12% ABV
100% Corvina with 5-7 days skin contact, naturally re-fermented in the bottles thanks to the warm spring season. Aged in steel tanks. No sulphur added, no filtration and no temperature control.
Clean, and refreshing, cherries with a hint of almonds.
SKU | 104644 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, crown-cap
Vin Da Cagnara Litro Bianco
100% Graganega
12% ABV
8000 bottles made
100% Graganega with 20 days on the skins. Hand picked, aged in steel tanks.
No SO2 added, unfined, unfiltered, no temperature control.
Peach blossom, apricot, subtle melon and citrus flavours, like a lemon peel or lime, along with a salty edge and herby marjoram.
SKU | 104628 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, cork
Vin Da Cagnara Litro Rosso
100% Corvina
12% ABV
10 000 bottles made
100% Corvina with 20 days on the skins. Hand picked
Aged in steel tanks and fiberglass.
No SO2 added, unfined, unfiltered, no temperature control
Tart red cherry, plum and herbal aromas.
SKU | 104629 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, cork