Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG “Ruvaln” 2020

Adalia – Inspired by Nature, Rooted in Val di Mezzane

Adalia takes its name from Adalia Bipunctata, a two-spotted ladybug that naturally helps control aphids. In a sunny, breezy area of Val di Mezzane, this five-hectare property cultivates a fresh and authentic style of winemaking. Traditional methods and nature-friendly techniques blend with modern ideas, creating an environment that encourages a natural path for the grapes, from vineyard to bottle.

For the team at Adalia, wine emerges rather than being artificially produced. Small, daily decisions guide each step, from soil preparation to bottling, and from the hand-selection of grapes at their perfect ripeness to spontaneous fermentation in conical oak vats. The use of only indigenous yeasts and minimal temperature control aims to preserve the character of every batch. All vines are organically farmed and hold Demeter certification, ensuring thoughtful approaches that respect the land.

Val di Mezzane lies east of Verona, rising from Vago di Lavagno toward Mezzane di Sotto. Alongside vineyards, the landscape features cherry, olive, and chestnut trees, with wooded slopes reaching up to the Lessini Mountains. The valley has been favored by humans for millennia, as shown by stone tools from the Middle Paleolithic era and Roman-era structures. Its past is also evident in the 12th-century bell tower of Mezzane di Sotto and in local churches such as Castagnè and Postuman. Historic residences, some with accompanying rural buildings, add to the region’s character.

In this historic setting, Adalia’s vineyards thrive under a special microclimate, shaped by the valley’s geography, fortifications like the Austrian fort atop San Briccio hill, and the soil enriched by streams. Across the centuries, this land has supported agricultural diversity and vibrant communities. Adalia’s commitment to natural processes and respectful farming produces wines that capture the hallmark qualities of Val di Mezzane.