Tasting package Italy organic wines, 6 bottles, € 83,45 less 8 % discount = € 76,77

Italy has more to offer than pinot grigio and prosecco. In the Tasting package organic wines Italy you will find a Barbera from Piedmont, several Chianti from different zones, or a very interesting wine from Sardinia made from the Monica di Sardegna grape variety.

The package contains the following organic wines:

• 1 bottle Poggio Ridente, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Vallia, organic wine, red
  Deep ruby red, fresh and intense aromas of plums with notes of red fruits on the nose and on the palate. Palate: A beautifully structured wine with long-lasting aromas.
• 1 bottle Tenuta San Vito, Chianti, DOCG, organic wine, red
  The organic wine from Tenuta San Vito Chianti DOCG  was produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes, which must be at least 80% in all Chianti wines. This establishes the basic characteristics of Chianti wines that Chianti wine buyers can rely on.
• 1 bottle Casina di Cornia, Chianti Classico DOCG, organic wine, red
  Bright, lively red with violet nuances in youthful condition, changing to ruby red with increasing maturity. A bouquet of wild berries and spicy notes of wild herbs and spices. Now in top condition with the typical characteristics of the Sangiovese grape. A beautiful abundance of fruit paired with spicy aromas, a distinctive structure and well-integrated, ripe tannins with a long finish.
• 1 bottle Buondonno, Chianti Classico DOCG, organic wine, red
  intense dark ruby red with violet reflections. Fine and clear aromas of ripe berries, violets, sweet spices and delicate notes of the wooden barrel aging. Impressively fresh on the palate, then you can feel a great abundance of aromas. Its taste is very pleasant and persistent with round, well-integrated tannins.
• 1 bottle Morellino di Scansano, Passera, DOCG, Poggio Trevvalle, organic wine, red
  The Maremma has the viticultural potential to produce great organic wine. Poggio Trevvalle proves it impressively. Try now.
• La Baratta TAI, Tocay Friulani, Venezia DOC, organic wine, white
  This white wine La Baratta Tai has nothing in common with a sweet Tokay as we know it from Hungary. Because it was made from the Tocai Friulani grape variety native to Friuli and it is a fresh, fruity, dry and very harmonious wine.

Tasting package Italy organic wines, 12 bottles, €166.90 less 12 % discount = € 146.87

Italy has more to offer than pinot grigio and prosecco. In the Tasting package organic wines Italy you will find a Barbera from Piedmont, several Chianti from different zones, or a very interesting wine from Sardinia made from the Monica di Sardegna grape variety.

The package contains the following organic wines:

• 2 bottle2 Poggio Ridente, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Vallia, organic wine, red
  Deep ruby red, fresh and intense aromas of plums with notes of red fruits on the nose and on the palate. Palate: A beautifully structured wine with long-lasting aromas.
• 2 bottlesTenuta San Vito, Chianti, DOCG, organic wine, red
  The organic wine from Tenuta San Vito Chianti DOCG  was produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes, which must be at least 80% in all Chianti wines. This establishes the basic characteristics of Chianti wines that Chianti wine buyers can rely on.
• 2 bottles Casina di Cornia, Chianti Classico DOCG, organic wine, red
  Bright, lively red with violet nuances in youthful condition, changing to ruby red with increasing maturity. A bouquet of wild berries and spicy notes of wild herbs and spices. Now in top condition with the typical characteristics of the Sangiovese grape. A beautiful abundance of fruit paired with spicy aromas, a distinctive structure and well-integrated, ripe tannins with a long finish.
• 2 bottles Buondonno, Chianti Classico DOCG, organic wine, red
  intense dark ruby red with violet reflections. Fine and clear aromas of ripe berries, violets, sweet spices and delicate notes of the wooden barrel aging. Impressively fresh on the palate, then you can feel a great abundance of aromas. Its taste is very pleasant and persistent with round, well-integrated tannins.
• 2 bottles Morellino di Scansano, Passera, DOCG, Poggio Trevvalle, organic wine, red
  The Maremma has the viticultural potential to produce great organic wine. Poggio Trevvalle proves it impressively. Try now.
• 2 bottles La Baratta TAI, Tocay Friulani, Venezia DOC, organic wine, white
  This white wine La Baratta Tai has nothing in common with a sweet Tokay as we know it from Hungary. Because it was made from the Tocai Friulani grape variety native to Friuli and it is a fresh, fruity, dry and very harmonious wine.

Poggio Ridente, Barbera d'Asti, DOCG, Vallia, red, organic wine,  2018, from € 11.40

The high altitude of the vineyards of Poggio Ridente, with hot days and cool nights, makes it possible to produce powerful and at the same time very fruity and lively wines with beautiful freshness. They are like this Poggio Ridente, Barbera d'Asti Vallia excellent combine with vigorous dishes

Organic wine - profile

• Color: deep ruby red and deep
• Nose: fresh and intense aromas of plums with notes of red fruit on the nose and on the palate.
• Palate: A beautifully structured wine with long aromas on the palate.
• Recommendations: Combine this wine with rich dishes to balance the aromas.

Organic wine - processing, Poggio Ridente, Barbera d'Asti, Vallia, red

The Barbera vines thrive on a steep slope in alignment to the southeast, its vineyard location is called "Vallia". The grapes are picked by hand and simultaneously selected. At the winery Poggio Ridente all organic wines are fermented with the grapes natural yeasts. The maturation of the young wine takes place in stainless steel tanks, thereby preserving the grapes specific aromas.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Piedmont
• Grape variety: 100% Barbera
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Tasting tip: until 2026 with a temperature of 17 to 20° C
• Closure: natural cork
• Maturation: stainless steel tank
• Alcohol: 14% vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-006
• We source this wine from Poggio Ridente at 14023 Coconato, Italy

For information and impressions of Poggio Ridente

Poggio Ridente, Barbera d'Asti Superiore, San Sebastiano, DOCG, red, organic wine, 2018, from € 14.55

The Poggio Ridente Barbera d 'Asti Superiore was made from mauell harvested grapes from the San Sebastiano vineyard. It is a very excellent location with very long sun exposure. Hence the very special quality of this organic wine with a high enjoyment value.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: a deep, ruby ​​red color impresses the eye
• Nose: complex bouquet of red berries, plums and sweet spices and vanilla are tempting.
• Mouth: mouth-filling, complex and rich fruity aromas, a hint of vanilla, as well as a restrained smoky note, which points to the refinement of this wine in oak barrels. There is also a pleasant, ripe tannin. the taste is long lasting.
• Drinking recommendation: How about a Brasato, that's the name of a beef roast in Piedmont, which stews with this wonderful Barbera (it does not always have to be Barolo), and  Polenta fits perfectly. This Barbera may be served at 18 to 20 ° C. Enjoy it within 6 years from the harvest year

The organic wine - processing, Poggio Ridente, Barbera d'Asti Superiore, DOCG, red

The harvest for this wine is only 50 hl / hectare. The grapes for this thrive in the vineyard San Sebastiano in the steep slope on the outskirts of Coconato and are harvested by hand.
After the berries are freed from the panicles, they are lightly crushed and turned into wine with a 10 to 12 day maceration. Only the grape's own yeast is used for this.

At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, only the first wine, obtained through gentle pressing, is used for this Barbera Superiore. This is followed by the conversion of the malic acid contained in the wine (not very digestible) into lactic acid. This process is also called malolactic fermentation. This red wine made from Barbera grapes is refined during 12 months of aging in barriques (2nd occupancy).

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Production area: Piedmont
• Producer: Poggio Ridente
• Variety: Barbera
• Maturing: 12 month in barriques
• Bottling: Poggio Ridente
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: 2025
• Suitable for vegans
• Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites.
• Certified IT-BIO-006
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Poggio Ridente in 14023 Coconato, Italy

For information and impressions of Poggio Ridente

Poggio Ridente, Ruchè di Castiglione Monferrato DOCG, San Marziano, red, organic wine, 2020, from € 14.95

Although the Ruchè grape is an ancient grape that is native to Piedmont, the Poggio Ridente Ruchè organic wine with its modern characteristics quite corresponds to today's wine taste.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: The wine has a lively ruby ​​color with yellow-orange highlights.
• Nose: it opens on a delicate aromatic bouquet of roses, shrubs and apricots.
• Palate: These aromas are also noticeable in the mouth, with a poor body and a very pleasant and harmonious taste.
• Recommendations: it will ideally accompany dishes made of tuna or red meat such as a good Brasato Piemontese without forgetting the hard and well-ripened cheeses. Finally for a sweet deal, it will go very well with the typical hazelnut cake of Castagnole, provided that it is not too sweet and the wine Ruchè has aged well. Serve at a temperatur of 15 to 17°C.

Organic wine - processing, Poggio Ridente, Ruché di Castiglione, red

The grapes are harvested by hand from mid-September, pedunculate and very traditional, but fermented only with grape yeasts for 8 to 10 days. Once the wine is finished, the young wine matures for several months in stainless steel vats and large wooden barrels.

The Wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Region of production: Piedmont
• Producer: Poggio Ridente
• Grape variety: Ruchè
• Fermentation and Aging: stainless steel, wooden barrels
• Bottling: Poggio Ridente
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: up to 7 years from the vintage
• Tasting temperature: 15° C to 17° C
• Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified by ICEA IT-BIO-006
• We buy this wine directly from Poggio Ridente in 14023 Coconato, Italy

For information and photos of Poggio Ridente

Poggio Ridente, Albarossa del Marusè, Piemonte DOC, red, organic wine, 2019, from € 14.55

This Poggio Ridente Albarossa del Marusé is a very animating organic red wine with  deep ruby red color, fresh vinous scents with notes of black sour cherries, black and red berries. Its taste and aromas are mouth-filling, intense and long-lasting.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: deep ruby
• Nose: fresh aromas, with notes of cherries and red and black fruits.
• Palate: the aromas perceived on the nose are confirmed, its taste and its flavors fill the mouth with intensity and a good length.
• Tasting advice: at 18 to 20 ° C

Organic wine - processing, Poggio Ridente, Albarossa del Marusé, Piemonte DOC, red

The grape Albarossa is a new breed of Prof. Franco Dalmasso. It was created by the intersection of the two Piedmontese varieties, Nebbiolo and Barbera. At Poggio Ridente the grapes are harvested manually in perfect maturity, followed by a traditional maceration, which lasts 10 to 15 days and for which no artificial yeasts, but only those that partof the grapes are used. Compulsory malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by a 12 month lastung maturation in used barriques.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Piemont
• Wine estate: Poggio Ridente
• Grape variety: Alba Rossa
• Aging: 12 month in barriques
• Bottling: Poggio Ridente
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2017/19
• Shelf life: up to 2025/27
• Alcohol: 14% vol.
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• IT-BIO-006 certified wine
• Suitable for vegans
• We source this organic wine wine directly from the Poggio Ridente, 14023 Coconato, Italy

For information and impressions of Poggio Ridente 

Cantina Loda, Padua, Garda DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, organic wine, red, 2016, from  € 9.60

If you are looking for an organic wine with the real, unadulterated taste of the grape variety and terroir it comes from, then you should try this Cantina Loda, Padua, Garda DOC definitely try.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: intense crimson
• Nose: Dark currants, blackberries, raspberries
• Mouth: the taste of dark and red berries is in the foreground with this wine, spicy and mineral notes accompany it shyly, you don't miss the usual wood and smoke aroma of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that have matured in barriques. In the end there is something  soft, ripe tannins that come from the skin of the grapes and are barely perceptible.
• Drinking recommendation:  Enjoy this Garda DOC Cabernet Sauvignon at a temperature of 16-18 ° C. < /li>

Organic wine - preparation, Cantina Loda, Padua, Garda DOC, red

The Cantina Loda vineyards are located just 5 km south of Lake Garda on moderately hilly terrain that is relatively easy to work with.

The vines at the age of 12 years (2021) grow on predominantly clay/loamy soil, which on the one hand is very fertile and rich in minerals, on the other hand, after prolonged rain, it is no longer passable with machines and can hardly be walked on. On the other hand, this soil becomes rock hard when dry and can no longer be worked.

The grapes of the Cabernet Sauvigon variety are harvested manually, destemmed immediately, and lightly crushed so that the juice can escape by itself in the mash tun and can macerate spontaneously (without breeding yeasts) in stainless steel tanks with the grape's own yeasts and begin to ferment. The wine is then transferred to another tank and the pomace (skin and stone) is very lightly pressed, which allows additional colors and flavors to be extracted. As the spring temperature rises, malolactic fermentation begins, converting the malic acid in the wine into lactic acid. This process is also called biological acid degradation... 

The average harvest is  75 quintali per hectare, that's 3,750 kg of grapes that make about 2,800 liters of wine.

The DOC denomination (controlled designation of origin for quality wines) LUGANA may only be awarded to white wines from this region, 5 km south of Lake Garda.
Quality red wines from the Cantina Loda are marked with the DOC GARDA.

By the way, the Lugana wine region is partly in the province of Veneto and the province of Lombardy

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The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: Lombardy, Lugana DOC
• Winery- Producer: Cantina Loda
• Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Cantina Loda
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2016
• Storage: until 2024
• Analysis: Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-009
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Cantina Loda, Loc. Rondotto, 6, IT- 250 Pozzolengo (BS),Italy

For information and photos from the Cantina Loda 

Cantina Loda, MATINEL, Garda DOC, organic wine, red, from €9.60
 

Producing good organic wine can be so easy if all the requirements are met are available for this. That is the soil, the climate, the weather, the grape variety and its age, and finally the winemaker, who can interpret the interplay of these factors in the vineyard and in the cellar and react to them sensitively. With the Cantina Loda, Matinel Garda DOC, the brothers Umberto and Egidio Loda succeeded very well. By the way, Matinal is the name of the vineyard where the Merlot grapes for this wine were harvested.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: purple
• Nose: seductively scented with raspberries, blackberries and currants.  
• Mouth: these aromas are repeated on the palate where they are complemented with spicy components. A relatively powerful wine with a nice, smooth body and a long-lasting taste.
• Drinking recommendation:  Enjoy this Merlot produced near de Lake Garda at a temperature of 15 to 17° C.

Organic wine - preparation, Cantina Loda, MATINEL, Garda DOC, organic wine, red

More than 40-year-old vines, whose roots have dug many meters deep into the ground, can still find sufficient water there, in which minerals accumulate, even after months of drought dissolved and absorbed by the roots of the vines. For this reason, wines made from such grapes tend to be more complex than those from younger vines.

On the Loda family's winery, all the grapes are picked gently by hand to avoid damage and oxidation before the winemaking process begins . Because this would cause the wines produced from them to lose their fruitiness, but also their natural aging ability. After the grapes arrive at the winery, the berries are run off the panicles and lightly squeezed so that part of their juice can run out in the mash tun and macerate. The subsequent fermentation in stainless steel tanks starts spontaneously with the natural yeasts present on the berries. It lasts about 20 days at a controlled temperature. The wine is then filled into another tank separately from the pomace, the pomace (berry skins and seeds) is lightly pressed in order to extract the wine that is still in it, but above all the colors and flavors in the skins. During a stay of several months in the stainless steel tank, the biological acid degradation takes place, during which the malic acid contained in the wine is converted into the more tolerable lactic acid. 

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: Lombardy - Garda
• Winery- Producer: Cantina Loda
• Grape variety: Merlot
• Vinification: stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Cantina Loda
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2016
• Storage: until 2024
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.5,  % vol, total acidity 4.3 g/l, pH 3.8
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified IT-BIO-009
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Cantina Loda, Loc. Rondotto, 6, IT- 25010 Pozzolengo (BS)  Italy

For information and photos from the Cantina Loda

Erbaluna, Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, red, organic wine,  2018, from € 14.20

Nebbiolo is the grape from which Barolo wine is made. But in particularly good years, such as 2018, the Erbaluna Nebbiolo Langhe comes very close to them in terms of quality. Of course, it has not matured that long and therefore  it looks fresher, more youthful. The typical properties of the variety are shown to their best advantage.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: It reveals a garnet red color
• Nose: its scent is reminiscent of red berries, violets, roses, ripe plums.
• Palate: very fruity, fresh aromas, strong, muscular body, well structured, with acidity and alcohol harmoniously integrated into the wine.
• Tasting recommendation: Serve at 16-18 ° C, if necessary decant beforehand. It goes well with a Brasato.

Organic wine - processing, Erbaluna, Nebbiolo Langhe, rot

The grapes are picked by hand from mid-October to early November. The fermentation of the mash takes place in large wooden barrels and takes up to 4 weeks. The wine then matures for at least 12 months in large barrels, in which the malolactic fermentation (see our organic wine lexicon) also takes place.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Region of production: Piedmont
• Producer and bottler: Erbaluna in 12065, Montforte d'Alba, Italy
• Grape: Nebbiolo
• Maturing: in barrels of 600 liters
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: up to 8 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 15.5% vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified by ECOCERT

For information of Erbaluna

Erbaluna, Barolo DOCG, red, organic wine, 2014/15, from € 32.20

Barolo is one of three of the most famous Italian wines, named after the town of Barolo. This wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, including this very typical Erbaluna Barolo from the town of Montforte d'Alba, which we visited several times, including several times with our customers.

Organic wine profile

• Color: It reveals a garnet red color with hints of oranges
• Nose: its fragrance evokes violets, roses, ripe plums and truffles. In the background, you can hear the smell of oak barrels.
• Palate: On the palate, you can notice a pleasant acidity, which overflows aromas of red fruits, spices and subtle tannins, which contributes to the structure and the long final note of this organic wine.
• Tasting recommendation: 16 ° C to 18 ° C and let settle an hour before serving.

Organic wine processing, Erbaluna, Barolo

The grapes are harvested manually from mid October to the beginning of November. The fermentation is done in large oak barrels and lasts 4 weeks. After that, the wine ages for at least 24 months in oak barrels with a capacity of 225 to 600 liters. The wine is repeatedly decanted to separate the solid components (mud). In this way, the wine clarifies without being filtered.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Region of production: Piedmont
• Producer and bottler: Erbaluna, Italy
• Grape: Nebbiolo
• Maturing: in barriques of 225 liters and barrels of 600 liters
• Quantity: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2014/15
• Shelf life: up to 15 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• wine certified by ECOCERT

For information of Erbaluna