This line was born from the desire to explore new expressive possibilities of wine while always starting from who we are: winemakers from Valpolicella. Here, we gave life to Gli Elementi di Edoardo, the most experimental project of Siridia.

Through Acqua, Aria, Fuoco and Terra, we tell four different ways of interpreting time, evolution and the relationship between wine and the natural elements.

Each project begins with a question, an intuition or an experiment developed in the cellar over the years. Some wines require long ageing periods, others involve unconventional processes or non-traditional winemaking techniques.

What guides us is not the search for a special effect, but the curiosity to understand how far the grapes of Valpolicella can go while preserving balance, identity and emotion.

A project born from our research

Alongside the production of our Valpolicella Classica wines, over the years we have dedicated more and more space to experimentation.

Micro-vinifications, ageing trials, different drying techniques, new materials and extremely long evolution times: Gli Elementi di Edoardo represents our creative laboratory.

Each wine follows its own unique path.

Some projects required years of research, trials and ageing before reaching the bottle. Every Element was born from a precise idea: exploring new techniques of winemaking and wine evolution while always maintaining balance, identity and coherence with our vision.

Gli Elementi di Edoardo is not the result of chance or improvised experiments, but of projects developed over time through study, observation and continuous micro-vinifications. Only once we achieved the result we had imagined did we decide to present them to the public.

All the wines in the line have been produced in defined and limited quantities. These are unique and unrepeatable projects that will come to an end once the bottles produced are sold out.

Each wine interprets the natural element it represents — Acqua, Aria, Fuoco and Terra — not only through its production technique and evolution, but also through its visual identity, expressed in the labels created for each project.

ACQUA

Our underwater-aged wine

Acqua was the first project of Gli Elementi di Edoardo and represents the beginning of our research into wine evolution beyond the boundaries of the cellar.

The project was born from slightly dried Corvina grapes, first aged in barriques and then immersed underwater for more than 12 months.

With Acqua, we wanted to observe how a completely different environment could influence time and the evolution of wine in bottle.

Constant pressure, absence of light and vibrations, the continuous movement of water and stable temperatures slowly accompany the wine during ageing, creating an expression different from the same bottle evolved in the cellar.

Over time, the Acqua project expanded to include other wines from the winery: in addition to the Corvina wine, we also immersed underwater 50 bottles of our Astris Metodo Classico and 30 bottles of Aria, to observe how different wines react to the same ageing environment.

For us, Acqua represents a reflection on time, transformation and the ability of wine to continue evolving even after bottling.

Characteristics of Acqua

• 100% Corvina
• Slight drying of the grapes
• Barrique ageing
• Underwater evolution for 12 months
• Extremely limited production

ARIA

Our experimental white wine between wood and amphora, created to challenge time

With Aria, we wanted to explore a different idea of white wine: a wine designed to challenge time and continue evolving slowly over the years.

The grapes undergo a short drying period followed by a delicate skin maceration. Fermentation takes place in wood and the wine then completes its journey with a brief passage in amphora before bottling.

From the very beginning, our goal was not to create an immediate white wine, but a wine capable of transforming over time, developing complexity, depth and balance through long bottle ageing.

A small part of the production is also aged underwater, creating a parallel evolution that allows us to observe how different environments can accompany the wine throughout its journey.

Aria is one of the projects that best represents our idea of research: a living, evolving and constantly changing wine, capable of telling the story of time with every tasting.

Characteristics of Aria

• Bianco Veneto IGT
• Partial drying of the grapes
• Fermentation in wood
• Brief amphora ageing
• Limited edition
• Dual cellar/sea evolution

FUOCO

Our wine made from dried and smoked grapes

Fuoco was born from the desire to approach grape drying in a completely different way.

For this project, we use Corvina grapes that are smoked and then dried using a method developed directly by us in the cellar.

We arrange the grape crates around a barrique transformed into embers and, as the fire slowly decreases, we cover everything to allow the grapes to absorb the smoke gradually.

The result is not intended to be a wine dominated by smokiness, but rather a balance between depth, tension and toasted notes.

Fuoco is one of the wines that best represents the most instinctive side of our research.

Characteristics of Fuoco

• 100% Corvina
• Dried grapes
• Natural grape smoking
• Barrique ageing
• Long bottle ageing
• Limited production

TERRA

Our fortified wine inspired by the solera method

With Terra, we wanted to explore the concept of depth and continuity over time.

It is born from an Amarone base made exclusively from dried grapes. During fermentation, we stop the process before the sugars are fully converted and the wine is then transferred into small 100-litre sigarillos.

Every year, we add must from the new Amarone fermentation following a philosophy inspired by the solera method, allowing the wine to evolve continuously vintage after vintage.

In 2025, we completed the project by bringing the wine to 20% alcohol by volume.

Terra is our most meditative wine: slow, deep and meant to be enjoyed without haste.

Characteristics of Terra

• Fortified wine
• Amarone base made exclusively from dried grapes
• Evolution in sigarillos
• Solera-inspired method
• 20% alcohol by volume
• Extremely limited production

Our way of interpreting Valpolicella

Gli Elementi di Edoardo represents the freest side of our identity.

Even in our most experimental projects, we remain deeply connected to Valpolicella Classica, its grapes and its culture of grape drying.

At the same time, this line allows us to ask new questions:

• how does a wine evolve underwater?
• what happens to a white wine aged between wood, amphora and sea?
• how far can the dialogue between wine and smoke go?
• how can a fortified wine made from Amarone dried grapes transform over time?

We are not searching for definitive answers.

We are searching for wines capable of telling a story, expressing an intuition and reflecting our continuous desire to explore the world of wine through the sensitivity of Siridia.

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Inspired by the four elements of nature – Air, Fire, Water, and Earth – this Special Edition collection is designed for true enthusiasts seeking unique and rare wines that tell stories of research and creativity.

The Idea Behind These Wines and Their Story

“I have never considered myself an eccentric type, and those who know me are well aware that I have always preferred simplicity.

With ‘Gli Elementi di Edoardo’ I wanted to express my deep connection with nature by creating a line of exclusive wines inspired by the four fundamental elements of our planet.

Each wine is crafted to offer a unique sensory experience and novel flavor journeys.”

As Edoardo often mentions, we all know and interact daily with these four elements – Air, Fire, Water, and Earth – which lie at the center of our existence.

The Four Elements and Their Wines

Air

The element Air, light and intangible, is transformed into a white wine that evolves magnificently over time. “Air” is a fresh and refined wine, capable of surprising with its complexity and delicacy. It is perfect for those who love innovative tasting experiences. Air is produced in only 1,402 bottles.

Fire

Fire, a fascinating and overwhelming element, inspires an intense red wine. Made from a selected corvina grape and enriched with a unique smoking technique, “Fire” conveys all the passion and power of this element, offering an experience that warms both the heart and the palate. Fire is produced in only 500 bottles.

Water

Water, a source of life and regeneration, is reflected in a selection of wines designed to withstand the marine depths and aged underwater for an extended period. Among these, a white wine and a corvina have been chosen for their ability to enhance the freshness and vitality of this element, elevating the taste to new heights. Water is produced in only 150 bottles.

Earth

The wine “Earth” represents the element that sustains us, the generous mother from which mountains and traditions are born. This red wine, robust yet delicate, has been enhanced to go beyond traditional techniques, offering a meditative and profound experience in perfect balance with the character of the soil. Earth is produced in only 400 bottles.

Would You Like to Discover Them Too?

The “Gli Elementi di Edoardo” line from Siridia unites research and creativity in a Special Edition of limited-edition wines, designed for those who want to explore new flavor journeys with exclusive and rare wines.

You can discover the first two wines in the line, which are already available on our website: Air and Water.

We invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the upcoming release of Fire and Earth.

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Wine aging in the sea is an innovative technique that involves submerging bottles underwater to complete the maturation process. Although relatively new in the modern wine scene, this method has roots in archaeological findings of Roman and Greek amphorae perfectly preserved on the seabed. This practice is gaining popularity among niche wineries that seek to enhance the organoleptic characteristics of wine through an alternative and evocative aging process.

The Mystery of Underwater Aging: Wine and the Power of the Sea

The sea has always been a keeper of secrets and extraordinary transformations. Today, it also plays a leading role in one of the most fascinating modern winemaking techniques: underwater aging. This method not only imparts unique characteristics to wines but transforms them into unparalleled sensory experiences.

A Journey into the Depths: The Underwater Aging Process

Underwater aging consists of submerging bottles of wine at depth, where they remain for months, protected by a stable and unaltered environment. The absence of light, constant temperature, and increasing pressure with depth are the key elements of this transformation. The wine is lowered into the sea inside special baskets and periodically monitored by expert divers, who check the conditions and track its evolution. The minimum aging period is six months, but the precise duration is not predetermined: the wine itself determines its ideal maturation time.

The Benefits of a Unique Aging Process

The sea does not add or take away from the wine but transforms it. The pressure exerted by water reduces oxidation and accelerates maturation processes, allowing the wine to evolve in surprisingly short periods. The waves and currents impart constant movement to the bottles, promoting a deeper harmonization of aromas. The result? A softer, more enveloping wine with an elegant structure, where every element naturally blends into perfect balance. That is why, at Siridia, we say that “one year of aging in the sea is equivalent to seven years in the cellar,” with the uniqueness of an evolution free from oxidative deviations.

The Sea and Wine Tradition: An Ancient Bond

While underwater aging appears to be an innovative technique, it actually has deep historical roots. There is historical evidence of wine amphorae preserved in the sea by ancient traders, and even today, bottles of Champagne recovered from shipwrecks show extraordinary preservation. This connection between the sea and wine has inspired us to experiment and refine the technique to enhance the character of our wines.

Underwater Aging According to Siridia

Cantina Siridia has been a pioneer in aging a pure Corvina wine in the sea for an entire year. While this technique might immediately bring to mind a white wine, we chose to take our signature Valpolicella grape into uncharted territory. The result exceeded all expectations: a complex, elegant, and refined wine, capable of telling a new story with every sip, evolving harmoniously in the glass.

Our journey did not stop there. In addition to the 70 bottles of Corvina, we also aged 50 bottles of our Metodo Classico sparkling wine, Astris, and 27 bottles of our limited-edition Aria, a still white wine designed for long aging periods.

Discover the Charm of the Sea in Your Glass

The sea changes wine, but how?

To answer this question, we have created a unique experience: an exclusive tasting box that allows you to compare the same wine aged using different methods. You can compare our sea-aged Corvina with its traditionally aged counterpart in the cellar, explore the nuances of Astris, our Metodo Classico, and be amazed by Aria.

An experience designed for those who, like us, love to embrace the unexpected, seek unique discoveries, and be surprised by new expressions of wine.

Are you ready to dive in?

To learn more about our Corvina aged in the sea, visit the products section on our website, where you can purchase it and have it conveniently delivered anywhere in Italy.

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