Dominio de Verderrubi Pita, Rueda DO, Sauvignon Blanc, Sobre Lias, organic wine, 2023, from € 13,50

This Dominio de Verderrubi Pita Sauvignon Blanc offers all the characteristics that made the wines of this grape variety from New Zealand or the Loire so famous. Just a little different, perhaps fuller, but also with the typical aromas and scents and a good portion of mineral notes.

Organic wine profile

• Color: pale yellow with greenish hues
• Nose: citrus with notes of boxwood
• Palate: fresh aromas of lime, grapefruit and beautiful minerality on the palate which gives the wine a lasting taste.
• Tasting tips: Serve it at 8-10 ° C with starters, fish, white meat, fresh goat cheese

The Organic wine - processing, Dominio de Verderrubi Pita, Rueda DO Sauvignon Blanc

The 2023 harvest began with the Sauvignon Blanc grapes at the end of August. The harvest result was very low compared like in the previous year. The vines, which were still very young at the age of eleven years, had to suffer from prolonged drought because their roots are not yet buried as deep as the roots of the older Verdejo vines. Apart from the small amount of harvest, the quality of the grapes was excellent. After maceration at low temperature, the fermentation took place spontaneously with the grape's own yeasts, which ultimately preserve the terroir-specific character of this organic wine. After fermentation, the wine matured on its "fine yeast" for four months. This process creates valuable enzymes that positively influence the taste, stability and shelf life of the wine.

The wine at a glance

• Type: white wine, dry
• Area of production: DO Rueda
• Producer and bottler: Dominio de Verderrubi
• Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel, agin 4 month on its yeast,
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: Natural cork stopper
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: 2028
• Allergens Contains sulphites
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Organic wine certified ES-ECU-031-CL
• We source this organic wine directly from the VIÑEDOS VERDERRUBÍ, S.L, Plaza Mayor 7, Rubí de Bracamonte 47494, Spain

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Dominio de Verderrubi Pita, Rueda DO, Tempranillo, organic wine, red, 2018, from €13.95

This Dominio de Verderrubi Tempranillo organic wine has an exceptionally good price / enjoyment ratio. The reason for this is a small harvest and careful winemaking in a modern winery in the Rueda area, where almost only white wine is produced.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: clear, shiny, dark cherry red
• Nose: smells intensely of red and black berries, followed by sweet spices such as vanilla, liquorice and toasted bread.
• Palate: round, elegant, smooth, fruity on the palate, with good structure and polished tannins
• Tasting tips: this organic Spanish wine will go perfectly with spicy food, and it could be served with dark meat and fish.

Organic wine - processing, Dominio de Verderrubi Pita, Rueda DO, Tempranillo, Finca La Bonera

The Tempranillo grapes come from the first small vineyard called "Finca La Bonera" that the Pita family owned and laid the foundation for a modern winery "Dominio de Verderrubi", which today cultivates almost 60 hectares organically. Here the harvest is always small, in 2016 it was only enough for 3,000 bottles of very, very good red wine. Of course, the grapes were harvested by hand and immediately afterwards the actual winemaking started by removing the panicles and stems from the grapes and gently squeezing them in a grape mill. After a few days in the mash, the spontaneous fermentation started with the grapes' own yeast. The winemaking process ended with the 12-month aging of the wine in French barriques.

The wine at a glance

• Type: red wine
• Area of production: DO Rueda
• Producer: Dominio de Verderrubi Pita
• Grapes: Tempranillo
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel and barriques
• Bottling: Dominio de Verderrubi Pita
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: Natural cork stopper
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: 2026
• Allergens Contains sulphites
• Organic certified ES-ECU-031-CL
• We source this organic wine directly from the VIÑEDOS VERDERRUBÍ, S.L, Plaza Mayor 7, Rubí de Bracamonte 47494, Spain

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Lagravera, Ónra, Costers del Segre, DO, red, biodynamic wine, 2017, from € 14.10

Ce vin biodynamique Lagravera Ónra vous invite à déguster et apprécier les fruits riches et la variété des différents sols autour de La Serra Llarga d'une Méditerranée et d'un cépage connu du Médoc.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Colour: reflets violets rouge rubis.
• Nose:  fruits rouges et noirs, grenade, griottes et écorces d'orange peuvent également être ressentis.
• Palate: Bon équilibre entre le fruit et les notes élégantes et épicées de chêne, très bien intégrées. Fruits rouges et délicieuse orange sanguine rafraîchissante. Corps moyen, finale longue et presque balsamique avec des notes de menthe et d'herbes méditerranéennes..
• Drinking recommendation: this wine does not oblige you to anything, just enjoy it at 14-16 ° C with or without a meal..

Biodynamic wine - processing, Lagravera, Costers del Segre, DO, Ónra, rouge

The Vinya Núria vineyard is interspersed with boulders left by the Noguera Ribagorçana River, and the soil in the vineyard consists of sand and gypsum.

As for all Lagravera wines, the grape harvest is done manually, leaving less well-developed grapes on the vine. Since Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon do not reach the optimal degree of ripeness at the same time, they are harvested and processed separately.

The fermentation of the Garnacha grapes takes place in stainless steel tanks and the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and uncoated concrete tanks. This makes wines more pleasing, rounder and softer.

The wine then matures for a whole year in 500 liter French oak barrels and could therefore be called Crianza.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Costers de Segre
• Grape varieties: 75 % Grenache, 25 % Cabernet
• Producer and bottler: Lagravera
• Fermenting: in stainless steel and cement
• Aging: 3 month in barrels made of French oak
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2017
• Shelf life: 6 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol13.6 % vol., residual sugar 0.11g/l., acidity 5.6 g/l., SO2 total 33 mm/l.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified organic ES-ECO-019 CT
• Certified biodynamic: Demeter
• We buy this biodynamic wine directly from Lagravera SLU, 25120 Alfarrás, Spain

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Lagravera, Ónra, Costers del Segre DO, biodynamic wine, white, 2020, from € 11.90

This white biodynamic wine Lagravera Ónra is only produced in very good vintages such as 2020.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: straw with greenish reflections
• Nose:the bouquet is difficult to define because it is so diverse. Depending on the temperature and contact with the air, it smells of peach, apricot, pineapple, herbs and white blossoms, plus mineral notes of flint.
• Mouth: here the fruity aromas merge with mineral notes to form a complex and complete white wine with a good balance because acidity and alcohol are well integrated into the wine and do not dominate it.
• Recommendation: serve this enchanting white wine at a temperature of 8 - 10 ° C. It goes well with vegetarian / vegan dishes, but also with fish, white meat or young hard cheeses.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Lagravera, Ónra, Costers del Segre, white

The grapes thrive in the Vinya Nuria vineyard on sandy soils interspersed with large stones left by the Noguera Ribagorçana river thousands of years ago. It has been certified biodynamically by Demeter since 2012 and is covered with wild flowers and herbs. As for all Lagravera wines, the grape harvest is done manually, leaving less well-developed grapes on the vine. The actual winemaking begins by separating the grapes from swn stalks and panicles and squeezing them lightly so that part of the juice they contain can escape. This juice and the berries then macerate for eight hours at a temperature of 6 ° C, during which natural enzymes are formed that help develop the taste and improve the later shelf life of the wine. The fermentation is carried out with the grape's own yeast, which preserves the typical grape and soil aromas. The wine then matures in stainless steel tanks for 4 months. 

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Region of production: Costers de Segre
• Producer; Lagravera
• Grape varieties: 85 % Grenache white, 15 % Sauvignon blanc
• Fermenting: in stainless steel 
• Aging: 4 month in stainless steel
• Bottling: at the wine estate 
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: 4-5 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 12.8 % Vol., Acidity 4.8 g/l, PH 3.32, residual sugar 0.1 g/l, SO2 total 58 mg/l.
• vegan
• Allergens: Contains sulphites 
• Certified organic ES-ECO-019 CT
• Certified biodynamic: Demeter
• We buy this biodynamic wine directly from Lagravera SLU, 25120 Alfarrás, Spain

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Lagravera, Costers del Segre DO, NATURAL, red, biodynamic wine, not sulfurized, 2019, from € 16.10

If you are sensitive to sulfur, this unsulphurized Lagravera Costers del Segre DO NATURAL red wine could restore the joy of drinking wine.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: intense ruby red
• Nose: fruity and floral bouquet
• Mouth: we felt aromas of sour cherries and raspberries, as well as a hint of violets in this pleasant to drink wine with a lasting taste.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Lagravera, Costers del Segre DO, Natural, red, no SO21 added

For this biodynamic wine, the grapes from the Nuria vineyard were selected because they can form the strongest color and a lot of tannin here. Both improve the shelf life of this unsulphurized wine.

The fermentation of the mash begins spontaneously with the yeast naturally present on the grapes. The wine then matures on the lees for eight months, which helps to intensify the taste and improve the wine's shelf life.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Region of production: Costers de Segre
• Producer: Lagravera
• Grape varieties: 100 % Grenache noir
• Fermenting: in stainless steel 
• Aging: 8 months in 500 l oak barrelsl
• Bottling: Lagravera
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2017
• Shelf life: 6 years from vintage
• Analyse: Alcohol 14.6 % Vol., acidity 5.6 g/l, PH 3.78, residual sugar 0 g/l, SO2 Gesamt 6 mg/l endogenes.
• vegan
• Allergens: Contains sulphites 
• Certified organic ES-ECO-019 CT
• Certified biodynamic: Demeter
• We buy this biodynamic wine directly from Lagravera SLU, 25120 Alfarrás, Spain

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Lagravera, Ciclic, Costers del Segre DO, biodynamic wine, white, from € 23.80
 

Soils containing lime and gypsum and the pronounced temperature differences between day and night are known for the fact that excellent wines can be produced here, such as this Lagravera Costers del Segre DO Cíclic white made from the white Grenache grape.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: light as straw
• Nose: fruity, spicy and mineral bouquet reminiscent of ripe peach, dried apricot, aromatic herbs and flint.
• Mouth: Fruity aromas paired with complex mineral notes, a small pinch of salt and a hint of smoke accompany this wine through to its long-lasting finale.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this adult wine at a temperature of 10-12 ° C.

Biodynamic wine awarded

Gold medal Concours International 2020

Biodynamic wine - processing, Lagravera, Costers del Segre DO, Cíclic, white

Life is made up of cycles, and so is wine. They make us improve, grow, and develop ourselves and what we do. And so this wine "Cíclic" pays homage to all who appreciate it. It is a white wine made from the best Grenache blanc grapes from the Vinya Núria vineyard. It matures for years in the bottle, in which it can further develop and accentuate its complex variety of fresh and mineral nuances.

The harvest is carried out by hand at dawn when the temperature is still cooler. Immediately afterwards the grapes are brought to the winery in small boxes thus avoiding damaging them and to preserve its fresh aromas. Another step to achieve this goal is to cool the grapes to 6 ° C and only then squeezed and pressing them.

The fermentation of the mash begins spontaneously with the yeasts naturally present on the grapes. The wine then matures in barriques for nine months, which gives it a pronounced complexity. 

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Region of production: Costers de Segre
• Producer: Lagravera
• Grape variety: 100 % Grenache blanc
• Fermenting: in stainless steel 
• Aging: 9 months in barriques
• Bottling: Lagravera
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 7-5 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.7 % vl., acidity 5.7 g/l, PH 3.65, residual sugar 0 g/l, SO2 total >10 mg/l.
• vegan
• Allergens: Contains sulphites 
• Certified organic ES-ECO-019 CT
• Certified biodynamic: Demeter
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Lagravera SLU, 25120 Alfarrás, Spain

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Lagravera, Costers del Segre DO, Ciclic, red, biodynamic wine, from € 23.90

Soils containing lime and gypsum and the pronounced temperature differences between day and night are known for the fact that excellent wines can be produced here, such as this Lagravera Costers del Segre DO Cíclic red made from the red Grenache grape.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: dense garnet red
• Nose: fruity and spicy scents of red berries and cherries, as well as wild herbs.
• Mouth: Sweet tannins that express the ripeness of the grape and, over time in the bottle, make this wine a very round wine. It is very complex and wants you to approach it with patience and attention.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this red wine at a temperature of 16-18 ° C. 

Awarded biodynamic wine

Gold medal Concours International 2020

Organic wine - processing, Lagravera, Cíclic, Costers del Segre DO, red

Life is made up of cycles, and so is wine. They make us improve, grow, and develop ourselves and what we do. And so this wine "Cíclic" is a homage to all who appreciate it. It is a red wine made from the best Grenache Noir grapes from the Vinya Núria vineyard. This wine matures for years in the bottle, in which it can further develop and accentuate the complexity of the variety of fresh and mineral nuances.

The harvest is carried out by hand at dawn when the temperature is still cooler. Immediately afterwards they are brought to the winery in small boxes (so as not to damage them), so that the fresh aromas are preserved, the grapes are cooled to 6 ° C, then squeezed and pressed.

The fermentation of the mash begins spontaneously with the yeasts naturally present on the grapes. The wine then matures in barriques for nine months, which gives it a pronounced complexity. 

For this wine, all the work steps prescribed by Demeter were used, but the approval as a Demeter company was only granted after a waiting period of 3 years in 2014.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Region of production: Costers de Segre
• Producer: Lagravera
• Grape varietiy: 100 % Grenache noir
• Fermenting: in stainless steel 
• Aging: 12 months in barriques
• Bottling: Lagravera
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 15 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.5 % Vol., Acidity 5.12 g/l, PH 3.31, residual sugar
  0.1 g/l, SO2 total 43 mg/l.
• vegan
• Allergens: Contains sulphites 
• Certified organic ES-ECO-019 CT
• Certified biodynamic: Demeter
• We buy this organic wine directly from Lagravera SLU, 25120 Alfarrás, Spain

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Pago de Tharsis, Utiel-Requena DO, Carlota Suria, organic wine, red, 2017, from € 8.18

The co-owner of the winery gave her own name to this red organic wine made from the typical Bobal grape, because she is proud of its quality and you can do that rely on: Pago de Tharsis, Utiel-Requena DO, Carlota Suria, organic wine, red.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Intense, bright ruby ​​red
• Nose: Pure, intense scents of ripe currants and red plums paired with the ripe aromas of roasted coffee and caramel.
• Mouth: Intense on the palate with aromas of red plums, a good balance of acidity and maturity, round, ripe tannins that give the Give body and structure to wine. Long-lasting and elegant in the finish that ends with notes of spices.
• Drinking recommendation: Please serve at 16-18° C. It goes well with dishes with intense flavors, traditional stews such as gazpachos, game meat and medium-aged cheeses.

Demeter organic wine - preparation, Pago de Tharsis, Utiel-Requena DO, Carlota Suria, red

Bodbal grapes harvested from 100-year-old vines were used for this red organic wine. Carefully fermented in traditional mash fermentation and then matured in French oak barriques for 8 months. .

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area:Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pago de Tharys
• Grape variety: 100% Bobal
• Fermentation: mash fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Maturation: 8 months in French oak barriques
• Bottler: Pago de Tharsys
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Year: 2017
• Storage: up to 7 years from vintage
• Alcohol 13% Vol.
• Vegan
• Allergen warning: contains sulphites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-020-CV
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Pago de Tharsys, 46340 Requena, Valencia, Spain

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Vins el Cep Blanc de Terrer, organic wine, Origin Terrers, white,  2021, from € 8,35

Adopting traditions and the ability to develop them further, while maintaining the real quality of the wines and respect for the environment, characterize the origin of this wine, Vins el Cep Blanc de Terrer. 

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: Bright light yellow color.
• Nose: delicate bouquet of sweet white fruits
• Mouth: in the mouth there are aromas of citrus fruits that suggest a lot of freshness. Overall balanced, very clean with a long finish.
• Drinking recommendation: serve this white wine at a temperature of 9 ° C., if you like it with starters, light dishes, vegetables, fish.

Organic wine - making, Vins el Cep, Blanc de Terrer, Origin Terrers

The winery comprises 100 hectares of vineyards, 30 hectares of which are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares organically. With a few exceptions, the grapes from the individual vineyards are used for cuvées, i.e. for wines from different varieties. These can come from a biodynamically or biologically assessed vineyard. For this reason there is only one wine and one cava that can bear the Demeter logo. In the course of the next few years, all vineyards will subsequently be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

This wine is made from a single grape variety, the Xarello grape, which grows in Can Miquel de les Planes in Gelida, on the slopes of Espiells. This 2 hectare vineyard is cultivated according to the principles of organic farming, which makes it possible to obtain grapes of the best quality to produce this excellent wine.

The vines were planted in 1974 at a distance of 1.2 m from vine to vine and with a line spacing of 2.8 m on a slight slope in a south-east orientation. You are now at the optimal age in which quality and quantity are in balance. The soils in this vineyard are of moderate depth, with clay structures, porous with great microbiological activity.

Usually the climate is ideal, moderate rainfall allows the grapes to develop well in the final vegetation cycle and to expect high quality harvests.

The grape harvest in the vineyards of Vins el Cep begins in mid-August with the Pinot Noir grape variety and ends at the end of September with the Cabernet Sauvignon variety.

The grapes are harvested by hand and brought to the cellar for further processing in transport boxes as quickly as possible. There they are gravity fed into the wine press, where 45 - 50% of the juice comes out of the berries without pressure and the rest is gently pressed. This is the most subtle way to extract grape juice. This is followed by a very short maceration in the skins at a low temperature. Then the berry skins and seeds are separated from the grape juice, which begins to ferment in small stainless steel tanks. 

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Xarel-lo
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life : 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 11,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan      
• The entire cellar and all the wines are certified organic ES-ECO-019-CT
• 30 hectares (out of 100) including 1 wine and 1 cava are certified by Demeter. 
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spain

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Vins el Cep, Negre de Terrer, organic wine, Origin Terrers red, Penedes DO, 2021, from € 8,85

This Vins el Cep Negre de Terrer  is a classic from the winery that inspires with its fruity primary aromas, silky smooth tannins and aromatic intensity.

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: dark red with violet reflections
• Nose: youthfully fresh, fruity aromas with fine spicy notes
• Mouth: the gentle winemaking process reflects the characteristics of the grape varieties used and the vintage. Soft, round tannin that blends in harmoniously, gives some contour and enables a longer wine life without loss of quality.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this wine at 16-18 ° C.

Organic wine - processing, Vins el Cep, Negre de Terrer, Origin Terrers, red

The winery covers 100 hectares of vineyards, 30 hectares of which are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares organically. Since the grapes for all wines come from biodynamically as well as organically farmed vineyards, with a few exceptions, they may not be declared as such according to the current Demeter rules. Over the next few years, all vineyards will be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

This red organic wine is a cuvée made from the grape varieties Ull de llebre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grown in the vineyards of Paulo and Crestes in Can Prats, Planeta in Can Castany and Serral in Can Miquel de les Planes, a privileged area in terms of viticulture Costers de l'Anoia originate between Gelida and Sant Llorenç d'Hortons.

The vines were planted between 1979 and 1985 and were between 36 and 42 years old in the harvest year, an age that promises the best grapes.

Usually the climate is ideal, with moderate rainfall allowing the grapes to develop well in the final vegetation cycle and yielding high quality harvests. For this wine, the praying grapes were selected from each vineyard

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Ull de llebre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life : 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 13,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan 
• organic certification: ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spain

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