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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Azienda Agricola Musella” subhead=”San Martino Buon Albergo | Veneto” text_orientation=”center” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.25)” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ title_font_size=”50″ subhead_font_size=”20px” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/veneto_header_update_2024.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” alt=”veneto header” title_text=”veneto_header_update_2024″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”off” make_equal=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#fcf4de” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|2% ||2% ” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”USP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”|2%||2%” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"musella_featured_web\"<\/a>Italy’s modern-day\u00a0Garden of Paradise is found just outside the gates of Verona at Azienda Agricola Musella<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Encompassing more than 1,000 acres of forestland where olive and fruit trees share space with grape vines and ancient churches and cozy cottages dot the banks of a meandering river, this inspiring biodynamic estate is a regional treasure.<\/p>\n

Since 1995, the Pasqua Di Bisceglie family has worked to return this grand\u00a0estate to its noble viticultural past. Replanting historic hillside vineyards to native grape varieties such as Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella as well as rejuvenating the land through biodynamic cultivation, the family in two short decades has established the wines of Musella as the true benchmarks for Valpolicella and Amarone \u2013 and at very reasonable prices to boot.<\/p>\n

The estate\u2019s biodynamic credentials are serious. Certified by Demeter, Europe\u2019s largest certification body, Musella\u2019s team uses only naturally sourced fertilizer, among other solutions, to ensure that the natural beauty and health of their 60 vineyard acres remains in balance.
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Estate vines (as well as fruit and olive trees) have since 1995 been cared for according to biodynamic principles; Musella is officially certified by Demeter.<\/p>\n

Consistent with biodynamic practices as set by pioneer Rudolph Steiner, all activity on the farm is determined according to the lunar cycle. No synthetic chemicals of any kind are used. Natural fertilizer comes from the farm\u2019s chickens that roam over the estate\u2019s hillside vineyards. The diversity of flora and fauna at the estate, with more than 1,000 contiguous acres, contributes to its impeccable health and balance.<\/p>\n

There are three main vineyard areas: Monte del Drago, Il Perlar and Palazzina, all which face west\/southwest and sit at altitude. Soils are varied, with Monte del Drago combining white clay with \u201ctufo,\u201d a type of gritty, porous limestone; Il Perlar showcasing more iron-rich, red clay soils; and Palazzina with red clay and tufo.<\/p>\n

Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented on indigenous yeasts.
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A textbook example of the spring-inspired joy of pure Valpolicella. Freshly cut flowers, cherry blossoms, baking spices; tangy and juicy, with light tannins and a lot of pep and energy. A beautiful snapshot of the region’s native red grapes.<\/p>\n

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