Farmers tend to be a conservative bunch. That can be especially true in a multi-generational farming situation when the elders hold sway.

Fortunately, there are exceptions, and the Corvezzo (“kor-VETZ-zoh) family is such an exception.

Founded in 1960 by Giovanni Corvezzo’s grandparents, the second generation, sons Giuseppe and Renzo, not only expanded acreage but were early adopters in the 1970s of a more sustainable approach, experimenting with integrated pest control.The next decade saw the introduction of strip cultivation and the banning of synthetic herbicides.

Giovanni took over in 2009 and the following year started the transition to organic viticulture. It was a very challenging, painstaking process that saw production drop dramatically as. the vines adapted to the organic farming.

But as owner Giovanni notes “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”

Today, all of Corvezzo’s 380 acres, located in the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine regions, are organically farmed. Measured by acreage, that makes it one of Italy’s largest sources of organic Glera (used to make Prosecco) and Pinot Grigio.

Disclosure: These wines were provided as media samples. No other compensation was involved. All opinions are mine.

Corvezzo wines are made from a mix of estate and trusted grower fruit Both the wine and the winery are certified organic in Europe (Note: Due to U.S. regulations the labels state “Made with organic & vegan grapes”)

Both of the Prosecco are produced using the Martinotti Method, which mimics the tradition method of two fermentations but simplifies it by using a much larger vessel called an autoclave for the second round of fermentation. The wine undergoes primary fermentation in stainless steel and the secondary fermentation in the autoclave (in the “traditional method”, secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle).

I sampled three wines. My tasting notes follow:

Corvezzo Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry – Italy, Veneto / Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Prosecco

Pale straw color with ripe pear, green apple, white flower, lime zest aromas accented with a faint herbal note. On the palate, it’s just off-dry with a soft mousse that delivers flavorful fresh ripe pear, green apple, and lime zest with a kiss of herbs. Extra Dry| 100% Glera|ABV – 11.5% 

2020 Corvezzo Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC – Italy, Delle Venezie

Pale straw yellow color with green reflections, and stone fruit, green apple, jasmine and low-key wet stone aromas. On the palate, it’s light-bodied and very fresh with white peach, green apple, lemon and a hint of kiwi flavors. 100% Pinot Grigio|ABV – 12% 

2020 Corvezzo Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Dry Millesimato  2020– Italy, Veneto / Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Prosecco

Pale salmon color with red apple skin, strawberry, raspberry, dried rose, and subtle lemon zest aromas. On the palate, it’s light-bodied, and just off-dry with fresh ripe strawberries, raspberries, red currant flavors accented with lemon zest. Glera and Pinot Nero|ABV – 11.5% 

These are certainly wines I will seek out. It’s important to me to support producers who are taking climate action seriously. In my experience, fruit that is organically and/or biodynamically farmed makes for better wine, and a more sustainable planet. I heartily recommend you do the same!

Corvezzo wines are imported by Origins Organic Imports and are priced at $13 per bottle.

Many thanks to Creative Palate for the opportunity to taste these delightful wines.