La Baratta, Cabernet Franc, Veneto IGP, red, organic wine, bag in box, 5 liters, € 28.90

Au niveau international, le Merlot est l'un des plus beaux cépages rouges. Il est cultivé en Vénétie orientale depuis la fin du XIXe siècle. Ce La Baratta Cabernet Franc, Veneto IGP est particulièrement réussi et met très bien en valeur les propriétés du cépage et de la région.

Organic wine pofile

• Color: bright ruby red
• Bouquet: Bouquet: particularly vinous and inviting with pleasant hints of small red fruits.
• Taste: dry, harmonious, with a great balance of tannins.
• Food ecommendations: Food recommendations:
  This red organic wine goes wonderfully with hearty starters, roasts, mixed cold cuts and medium-strong cheeses.

Organic wine preparation La Baratta, Cabernet Franc, Veneto IGP, bag in box

The grapes are harvested mechanically or manually, depending on the location of the vineyards and the quality of the grapes. Maceration and fermentation lasts 8 to 10 days, depending on when the right color and flavor of the wine have been achieved. The ripening and refinement takes place in stainless steel tanks so that the fruity aromas of the grapes are retained in their freshness.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Veneto
• Producer: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Variety: Cabernet Franc
• Aging. in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Content: 5000 ml
• Serving recommendation: Temperature 16- 18° C, now untill 4 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 12 % vol.
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Certifiction: IT BIO 006
• We source this organic wine directly from the Azienda Agricola La Baratta, in Via Giai di Pracurte, 21, 30020 Annone Veneto, Italy

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La Baratta, Bianco Veneto IGP, white, organic wine, bag in box, 5 liters € 28.90

This La Baratta Chardonnay Veneto IGP is a cuvée made from regional white grape varieties that provide a simple, but good, light white organic wine that is unadulterated to drink with large groups of friends or small celebrations.

Organic wine pofile

• Color: light as straw with a greenish tinge.
• Bouquet: pleasant fruity scents of fresh apples with citrus notes..
• Taste: dry, harmonious, light and uncomplicated to enjoy.
• Food ecommendations: This white organic wine goes well with light dishes, cold starters, cold dishes, fish or mussels. 

Organic wine preparation La Baratta, Chardonnay, Veneto IGP, bag in box
 

The grapes are harvested mechanically or manually, depending on the location of the vineyards and the quality of the grapes. The grapes macerate briefly in the mash at a low temperature. This is followed by pressing, then fermentation in stainless steel tanks and finally this white organic wine is filtered and filled into bag in box as required.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white wine
• Region of production: Veneto
• Producer: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Aging. in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Quantity: 5 l
• Serving recommendation: Temperature 7-9° C
• Storage recommendation: if stored in a cool place, it can be stored for approx. 6 months from delivery in the original closed state. When open, please make sure that the outlet valve is covered with wine. If stored in a cool place, it can be kept for approx. 4 weeks.
• Alcohol: 12 % vol.
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Certifcation IT BIO 006
• We source this organic wine directly from the Azienda Agricola La Baratta, in Via Giai di Pracurte, 21, 30020 Annone Veneto, Italy

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La Baratta, Refosco dal Peduncolo, Veneto IGP, red, organic wine, red, bag in box, 5 liter, € 28.90

Refosco del Peduncoloi is a regional grape variety in Friuli and in the eastern part of Veneto. This La Baratta Refosco  is impressive to the eye with its intense ruby red color with violet nuances, but also with beautiful aromas and fruity-spicy taste.

Organic wine pofile

• Color: intense ruby red with distinct purple undertones.
• Bouquet: light notes of ripe plums, a little raspberry, hints of black pepper and a hint of mint..
• Taste: dry, fruity, spicy, delicate tannins and a little dark chocolate on the finish.
• Food ecommendations: now up to 6 months after delivery in cool storage in the original closed condition. A a rustic stew made with Borlotti beans, pearl barley, corn kernels, potatoes, bacon and garlic. In Friaul,  it is called papazoi.

Organic wine preparation La Baratta, Refosco dal Peduncolo, Veneto IGP, bag in box

The grapes are harvested mechanically or manually, depending on the location of the vineyards and the quality of the grapes. Maceration and fermentation lasts 8 to 10 days, depending on when the right color and flavor of the wine have been achieved. The ripening and refinement takes place in stainless steel tanks so that the fruity aromas of the grapes are retained in their freshness.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Veneto
• Producer: Azieda Agricola La Baratta
• Variety: Refosco dal Peduncolo
• Aging. in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: at the Azieda Agricola La Baratta
• Quantity: 5 l
• Serving recommendation: Temperature 16- 18° C, now up to 6 months after delivery in cool storage in the original closed condition.
• Alcohol: 12 % vol.
• Allergens: contains SO2
• We source this organic wine directly from the Azienda Agricola La Baratta, in Via Giai di Pracurte, 21, 30020 Annone Veneto, Italy

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La Baratta, TAI, Veneto IGP, white, bag in box, 5 liters € 28,90

This La Baratta TAI, is a white wine made the regional grape Tocai Friulano that provide a simple, but good, light white organic wine that is unadulterated to drink with large groups of friends or small celebrations.

Wines made from the Tocai Friulano grape variety should not be confused with a Hungarian Tokaj. It is an autochthonous grape variety in Friuli, as well as in eastern Veneto. It was simply called Tocai there and according to EU rules its name is only Friulano today.

Organic wine pofile

• Color: light as straw with a greenish tinge.
• Bouquet: pleasant fruity scents of white peaches and pears.
• Taste: dry, harmonious, light and uncomplicated to enjoy.
• Food ecommendations: This white organic wine goes well with light dishes, cold starters, cold dishes, fish or mussels. 

Organic wine preparation La Baratta, Tocai Friulano, Veneto IGP, bag in box, 5 liter

The grapes are harvested mechanically or manually, depending on the location of the vineyards and the quality of the grapes. The grapes macerate briefly in the mash at a low temperature. This is followed by pressing, then fermentation in stainless steel tanks and finally this white organic wine is filtered and filled into bag in box as required.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white wine
• Region of production: Veneto
• Grape variety: Tocai Friulano
• Producer: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Aging. in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Quantity: 5000 ml
• Serving recommendation: Temperature 7-9° C
• Storage recommendation: if stored in a cool place, it can be stored for approx. 6 months from delivery in the original closed state. When open, please make sure that the outlet valve is covered with wine. If stored in a cool place, it can be kept for approx. 4 weeks.
• Alcohol: 12 % vol.
• Allergene: contains SO2
• Certificate: IT BIO 006
• We source this  organic wine directly from the Azienda Agricola La Baratta, in Via Giai di Pracurte, 21, 30020 Annone Veneto, Italy

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La Baratta, Cabernet Franc, 2020, Veneto IGT, red, organic wine,  from € 8.55

the Cabernet Franc grape has been a main grape in the veneto for decades. This Cabernet Franc of La Baratta is much more than only "well done". It gives us all the terroir and unique aspects of this region to enjoy it even more.  

Organic wine pofile

• Color: bright ruby red
• Bouquet: Bouquet: particularly vinous and inviting with pleasant hints of small red fruits.
• Taste: dry, harmonious, with a great balance of tannins.
• Food ecommendations: Food recommendations:
  This red organic wine goes wonderfully with hearty starters, roasts, mixed cold cuts and medium-strong cheeses.

Organic wine preparation La Baratta, Cabernet Franc, Veneto IGP, 

The grapes are harvested mechanically or manually, depending on the location of the vineyards and the quality of the grapes. Maceration and fermentation lasts 8 to 10 days, depending on when the right color and flavor of the wine have been achieved. The ripening and refinement takes place in stainless steel tanks so that the fruity aromas of the grapes are retained in their freshness.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Veneto
• Producer: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Variety: Cabernet Franc
• Aging. in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Azienda Agricola La Baratta
• Content: 0,75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Serving recommendation: Temperature 16- 18° C, now until 4 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 12 % vol.
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Certifiction: IT BIO 006
• We source this organic wine directly from the Azienda Agricola La Baratta, in Via Giai di Pracurte, 21, 30020 Annone Veneto, Italy

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Evaristiano Cannonau di Sardegna, DOC, "Aristo", pure organic wine, red, 2020, from € 15.55

A traditional way of working alone does not say anything about the quality of a wine, because in the past not everything was better than today. However, combining them with new knowledge and new technology, planting and cultivating grapevines without chemicals with care and respect, then harvesting healthy grapes, automatically leads to good organic wines like the Evaristiano Cannonau di Sardegna, because that is the crowning conclusion of a full year Job.

Organic wine - profile

• This is how it looks: vivid amaranth-redT color with ruby hues
• This is how it smells: enchantingly lush smelling of ripe fruits - sour cherries, blackberries.
• This is how it tastes: very fruity with fresh, complex aromas of pomegranate and sour cherry, with a fine structure, yet powerful and elegantly soft. Acid, tannin and alcohol are balanced. A wine in perfect harmony.
• My Serving recommendation: 15 to 16 ° C, goes well with well seasoned dishes, stews, roast steaks, ripe cheeses.

Organic wine - processing, Evaristiano, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Aristo

This red organic wine from the Cannonau grape variety (related to the Grenache) has been grown in Sardinia for centuries. In the Evaristiano winery, the vines thrive on loamy soil in close proximity to the Mediterranean, where the wind from different directions helps to protect the grapes from fungal attack. With this location of the vineyards are also the clear temperature differences between day and night, which contribute to the development of pronounced fruity aromas in the grapes. The grapes are harvested by hand from late September to early October. The maceration in stainless steel tanks with the grapes' own yeasts lasts 10 days, with the mash being pumped around daily so that the berries floating on the liquid are always moist and the colors and flavors contained therein can be extracted. This organic wine is also aged in stainless steel tanks and not in wooden barrels, which preserves the pure fruity aromas of the grapes.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production Area: Sardinia
• Winery - Producer: Cantina Evaristiano
• Grapes: Cannonau
• Fermentatioin and aging: stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Cantina Evaristiano
• Net quanitity in liters: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• Certified organic IT BIO 005
• We source this wine from Cantina Evaristiano, Via Madedda 14, Donegala Fenughedu-Oristano, Sardinia, Italy

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Evaristiano Vermentino di Sardegna DOC "Is Araus", organic wine, white, 2022, from € 14.55

Humility is a characteristic that is not only found in religious people, but also helps organic winegrowers at work in the vineyards to accept the imponderables of nature. This has nothing to do with "laissez-faire", but with the insight that it is more advantageous to act with nature than against it. The religious sisters impressively show how this can be done with the organic wine Evaristiano Vermentino.
 

Organic wine - profile

• Color: light straw yellow with citrus-colored shimmer
• Nose: seductive, fruity bouquet reminiscent of yellow peach, apricot and pear, with a subtle note of elderberries.
• Mouth: a silky soft, smooth texture caresses the palate with fine fruity aromas. Perfectly balanced, tasteful and lasting.
• Serving recommendation: we enjoy it at a temperature of 9 to 11 ° C. It is wonderful as an aperitif, with starters, fish, light pasta, vegetables and other delicately spiced dishes.° C, goes well with well seasoned dishes, stews, roast steaks, ripe cheeses.

Organic wine - Processing, Evaristiano, Vermentino di Sardegna, "Flora"

Vermentino vines have been native to sardine since Roman times and were able to adapt to the climate in the best possible way. The Cantina Evaristiano vineyard covers 2 hectares and is only 2 km from the center. The soil contains limestone and marl on a hill that slopes towards the sun in a southern direction. The vines are planted at a distance of 0.80 x 2.5 m. The grapes are harvested by hand in the first weeks of September. They are de-stemmed, lightly crushed, they remain in the mash for a few hours and are then pressed and fermented spontaneously at 15 to 18 ° C with the grapes' own yeasts. Then this white organic wine matures in stainless steel tanks until early summer of next year.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Production Area: Sardinia
• Winery - Producer: Cantina Evaristiano
• Grapes: Vermentino
• Fermentatioin and aging: stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Cantina Evaristiano
• Quantity: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 2-3 years from vintage
• Alcohol content: 13 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• Certified IT BIO 005
• We source this wine from Compagnia delle Figlie del Sacro Cuore Evaristiane, Loc.Putzu Idu, Via Evaristo Madeddu, 43, 09070 San Vero Milis (Oristano)  Sardinia, Italy

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Evaristiano, Monica di Sardegna DOC, red, organic wine, 2020, from € 15.55

Viticulture is not always easy in Sardinia, because water is scarce, summers are very dry and hot and the soil does not give anything by itself. But In principle, these are good prerequisites for producing organic wine, because this forces the vines to drill their roots deep into the soil. But that takes many years and patience is required. But then you will still find moisture and minerals dissolved in it that give the wine its unique character, such as this Evaristiono Moncica di Sardegna

Organic wine profile

• Color: Ruby red color with purple hues
• Nose: Rich scent of red fruits with wild blackberries, currants and cherries.
• Mouth: The taste reveals its richness of fruity aromas and its harmony in a balanced balance between freshness and sustainability.
• Serving recommendation: 15 to 16 ° C, with warm starters, light pasta dishes, grilled fish or meat, medium-aged cheeses.

Organic wine - processing, Evarisitiano, Monica di Sardegna DOC, red

This red wine from the Cantina is made from the Monica di Sardegna grapes, which thrive in a 2 hectare vineyard with loamy soil. The proximity to the Mediterranean Sea means that the daytime temperature drops more than is the case in the center of Sardinia. This favors the formation and concentration of the fruity components in the grapes. They are harvested by hand from mid-September to mid-October. The maceration in stainless steel tanks with the grapes' own yeasts takes 10 days, with the mash being pumped around daily so that the skins of the berries floating on the liquid are always moist and the colors and flavors contained therein can be extracted. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and not in wooden barrels, which preserves the pure fruity aromas of the grapes.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production Area: Sardinia
• Winery - Producer: Cantina Evaristiano
• Grapes: Monica di Sardegna
• Fermentatioin and aging: stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Cantina Evaristiano
• Quantitiy: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Can be stored: 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified IT BIO 005
• We source this organic wine from Cantina Evaristiano, Via Madedda 14, Donegala Fenughedu-Oristano, Sardinia, Italy

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Cantina Loda, NICOL, Chardonnay, vino frizzante, organic sparkling wine, 2021, from €14.50
 

Due to its fruity but unobtrusive aroma, the Chardonnay grape variety is very well suited for the production of high-quality sparkling wines such as Champagne or Franciacorta. So why not make an excellent frizzante out of it, the winemakers thought and produced the Cantina Loda, Nicols, Chardonnay, vino frizzante, which is not inferior to a good sparkling wine.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: bright yellow with a greenish tinge.
• Nose: fresh scents of Golden Delicious apples, citrus fruits with a hint of fresh honey.. 
• Mouth: appetizing sparkling, with nice freshness, acidity and a little sweetness ensure a harmonious mouthfeel.
• Drinking recommendation:  Enjoy this frizzante as an aperitif, with starters, for a late breakfast (brunch) or for small celebrations occasions. Recommended drinking temperature 6 - 8 ° C. 

Organic wine - preparation, Cantina Loda, NICOL, Chardonnay frizzante, organic sparkling wine

The Chardonnay grapes come from the Nicole vineyard, planted with Chardonnay vines from 10 to 12 years old. The harvest of manually harvested and sorted grapes is 100 Quintali, an Italian unit of weight equal to 50 kg. That's a lot from which you can produce good to very good wines. Larger harvests are always at the expense of quality.

The grapes are pressed immediately after harvest and the juice is spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cool temperature. As with white wine, a nitrogen atmosphere is also used here in order to avoid contact between the grapes, juice and wine on the one hand and oxygen on the other. During this fermentation, the sugar present in the grapes is converted into alcohol and carbonic acid. Since this carbonic acid escapes, a second fermentation follows in a closed pressure tank, for which some sugar and yeast are added to the clarified wine, from which the desired carbonic acid is then produced, which remains in the wine. 

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: sparkling wine, frizzante
• Cultivation area: Lugana, Lombardy
• Winery- Producer: Cantina Loda
• Grape variety: Chadonnay
• Maturation: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Cantina Loda
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Storage: until 2025
• Alcohol 12%.
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified IT-BIO-009
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the Cantina Loda, Loc. Rondotto, 6, IT- 25010 Pozzolengo (BS)  Italy

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Fattoria degli Orsi, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, organic, 500 ml, matured in small barrels, from € 7,55

Aceto Balsamco di Modena may only be produced in the province of Modena and Reggio Emilia following a well-tried method of fermentation. A good organic wine made from grapes from the vineyards of Fattoria degli Orsi is the basis for this very tasty balsamic vinegar. Equally important is the duration of its maturation in barrels in which it loses part of its volume through evaporation, but gains a variety of flavors. It is a real and pure Balsamcio di Modena, so from the region of origin and a recipe that has been maintained for centuries. This means that no chemicals, dyes or preservatives were used either in the vineyard or in its actual production. During his 5 years of aging oak barrels, he lost part of its volume through evaporation, but added a variety of flavors that contribute to its mild and distinctive flavor. It is suitable for the refinement of salads, soups and sauces. In combination with good olive oil, it outperforms any ready-made dressing.

Profil:

• Color: light brown
• Nose: very fruity with fine acidity, balsamic, fragrant
• Palate: sour with subtle sweetness, well balanced
• Grape variety: Grasparossa, Trebbiano Modenese
• Recommendation: for salads, vegetables, sauces, dressings, meat.
• This Organic Aceto Balsamico di Modena of Fattoria degli Orsi is a natural spiciness made from cooked and thickened must to which wine vinegar has been added.
• Acid: 6 %
• Organic Aceto Balsamcio certified IT-BIO-006
• We buy the Aceto Balsamico di Modena directly from the Bellei company located at 41017 Casoni di Ravarino in Italy, which does the bottling and storing of the products from Fattoria degli Orsi.

Aceto Balsamico di Modena I.G.P. and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. - Methods of processing

"Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP" has been a protected designation of origin since 2009, and there are state-regulated rules governing when balsamic vinegar should be so named and bear the IGP seal of authenticity, provided that only certain grape varieties are allowed (seven are permitted). may be used for vinegar and grape must, grown in the Emilia Romagna region, to Aceto Balsamic processed and the resulting product matured there. The maturation period for Aceto Balsamico di Modena "I.G.P. in barrels of different woods must be at least 60 days. As with the Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. Formed grape juice forms the basis for the production of Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP. While for the Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. an acidity of 4-6%, it must be at least 6% for the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. The grape must for Aceto Balsamico di Modena is concentrated immediately after pressing by slow cooking, using Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. evaporate up to 75%. Immediately thereafter, the vinegar preparation begins with the help of vinegar bacteria (vinegar) or with vinegar bacteria grown on wood chips and added to the concentrated grape must. After completion of the fermentation the Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. at least 12 years in barrels of different types of wood and barrels between 60 and 10 liters. The difference between 60 and 10 liters is the loss after 12 years of maturation and the prices for these fine products are correspondingly high. The production of Aceto Balsamico di Modena I.G.P. differs in that the grape must is less strongly boiled and him a previously produced wine vinegar is added. Our Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP is made only from the must and the vinegar of organically grown grapes. It does not add any foreign substances such as dyes, flavors or preservatives.

This organic Aceto Balsamco di Modena was obtained from the must of organically grown Grasparossa grapes (a red variety) and Trebbiano Modenese grapes (a white variety). Their juice is thickened by boiling and mixed with the vinegar of the same grapes. Through the use of red grapes and the 5-year aging in oak barrels results in the brownish color.

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