June 27, 2025 (Napa, CA) — Dalla Terra Vineyard Direct is worked up to announce the U.S. debut of Misto Mare (SRP: $19.99), an modern new bottling from the benchmark Alto Adige vineyard Alois Lageder. Greater than only a wine, Misto Mare displays the essence of transition itself—a compelling expression of vineyards within the means of changing to natural and biodynamic certification. Misto Mare is now accessible at choose eating places, wine retailers and on-line retailers within the U.S. via Dalla Terra’s distribution community.
A gateway to natural and biodynamic viticulture
An ever-evolving, large-scale area mix, Misto Mare combines fruit from a variety of vineyards that span a number of altitudes, soil varieties and microclimates throughout Alto Adige. The 2024 classic is a mix of 14 grape varieties, each pink and white, vinified as a white wine. The ultimate wine is layered, advanced and balanced, with aromas of white flowers and lemon zest, vibrant citrus and savory umami flavors, and a crunchy minerality that defines the good white wines of the area.
The identify Misto Mare nods to Alto Adige’s prehistoric previous, when the area was submerged beneath an unlimited ocean (Mare). “Misto,” which means blended, displays the wine’s mixing of types and winery websites. The label, designed by acclaimed Finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi and gracing an ultra-lightweight (420g) bottle, depicts the fluid transition between three worlds: the cosmic, the terrestrial and the oceanic.
“With Misto Mare, Alois Lageder is pushing boundaries and providing a brand new expression of Alto Adige—it’s a brand new wine for a brand new technology of forward-thinking customers,” stated Scott Ades, President of Dalla Terra Vineyard Direct.
A brand new worth system and sustainable path ahead
In 2024, Alois Lageder reached a significant sustainability milestone: all 136 acres of property vineyards and 210 acres farmed by their 60 grower companions are actually cultivated organically or biodynamically, finishing a journey that started in 2004. Central to that mission is The Worth System, a brand new framework that assesses and rewards growers not only for fruit high quality, however for sustainable practices throughout 5 pillars: soil, vegetation, animals, people and the market. By way of self-assessments and annual audits, growers obtain steerage and pricing incentives aligned with their values.
Misto Mare is one consumer-relevant manifestation of The Worth System. A scalable mannequin for sustainable viticulture, it creates demand for fruit from transitional plots, serving to to de-risk the conversion course of whereas providing financial incentives to growers whereas they work to take their farming to the following degree.
“It’s about constructing long-term relationships based mostly on belief, shared values, and extra full, holistic understanding of what sustainability really means—not simply within the winery, however locally,” says Alois Clemens Lageder, managing director of the property.
About Dalla Terra Vineyard Direct
Based in 1990, Dalla Terra Vineyard Direct® is a direct importer and nationwide agent of a choose group of main, family-owned, property wineries and distilleries in Italy. The identify Dalla Terra means “Of the Earth” in Italian and represents a dedication to work alongside estates which have achieved reputations for high quality manufacturing of their respective areas or appellations. The wines and spirits they produce are genuine, indigenous and characterful, whereas embracing progressive viticulture and winemaking. Dalla Terra’s capability to adapt to an ever-changing market is because of its extremely curated portfolio and modern enterprise mannequin. By limiting its portfolio, and partnering with solely the best high quality producers, Dalla Terra ensures that its portfolio shall be an unparalleled supply of exceptional Italian wines and spirits. The standard of the portfolio is complemented by Dalla Terra Vineyard Direct’s enterprise mannequin which ensures worth by circumventing the normal nationwide importer expense of the three-tier system and allows their distributor companions to purchase straight from every producer. This leads to a aggressive value benefit and better worth to the buyer for a few of the most iconic and important producers in Italian wine.
For extra details about Dalla Terra Vineyard Direct, please go to www.dallaterra.com
For extra details about Alois Lageder, please go to www.aloislageder.eu
