Oeko-Weingut Zang, "Orts-Wein", Pinot Noir, Newd World, Franconia QbA, organic wine, red, 2018
 

Rainer Zang, the winemaker, tries to interpret his local wines as clear anar ad transparent representatives of grape varieties without much chichi. He focuses on the mineral origins of the vineyards around the wine-growing towns of Sommerach and Nordheim. The existing shell limestone soil from the Main loop runs through the wines like a cool stream bed. Like the Oeko-Weingut Zang Orts-Wein Pinot Noir, New World, they are all consistent representatives of its organic philosophy and style: close to nature, unvarnished, honest and dry.

The name is no coincidence and is stylistically in stark contrast to our finer 'Old World'. This Pinot Noir surprised us in its style with a very international feel, which is more familiar from warmer growing regions in the New World: Significantly louder, fruitier and more lush in expression, but still very Pinot Noir.

Organic wine profile

• Color: It stands in the glass with fiery cherry red
• Nose: a fragrant bouquet of juicy red fruits such as cherries, blueberries and blackberries. There are also traces of dried fruit, bacon, leather, licorice and bay leaf as well as a hint of almond, cloves and vanilla.
• Mouth: While its brother from the 2012 vintage is much cooler and more reserved here, this 2018 wine is more of a lush, warm juiciness. It glides silkily smoothly over the tongue with well-integrated tannins at the edges and lingers full-bodied on the palate. The dense finish with red fruity fullness spreads its extract-rich presence throughout the entire mouth. This Pinot Noir flexes your muscles.
• Drinking recommendation : Serve at 14- 16°C.

Organic wine production, Oeko-Wein-Gut Zang "Orts-Wein", Pinot Noir, New World, Franken QbA, red

All grapes are harvested by hand and spontaneously fermented with the grapes' own yeasts and matued in wooden barrels. With the exception of some SO2, no preservatives or fining agents are used.

The straightforward local wine from the Nordheimer vineyards stands for lively freshness and densely embodies the long-standing ecological cultivation of the vines.

The organic wine at a glance

Wine type: red wine, dry
Growing region: Franconia
Winery: Oeko-Weingut Zang
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
Bottler: Oeko-Weingut Zang
Content: 0.75 l
Closure: cork
Analysis: alcohol 14,5 % vol., residual sugar 0.1 g/l, acid 5.8 g/l.
Vintage: 2018
Shelf life: 15 years from vintage
Suitable for vegans
Allergenes: contains sulfites
Organic wine certified: DE-005
Growing association: Naturland
We purchase this wine directly from Oeko-Weingut Zang, Kreuzbergstraße 2, 97334 Nordheim am Main, Germany.

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Oeko-Weingut Zang, "Orts-Wein", reb wine cuvée number 5,  Franconia QbA, organic wine, red
 

Rainer Zang, the winemaker, tries to interpret his local wines as clear anar ad transparent representatives of grape varieties without much chichi. He focuses on the mineral origins of the vineyards around the wine-growing towns of Sommerach and Nordheim. The existing shell limestone soil from the Main loop runs through the wines like a cool stream bed. Like the Oeko-Weingut Zang Orts-Wein red wine cuvée number 5, they are all consistent representatives of its organic philosophy and style: close to nature, unvarnished, honest and dry.

The red wine cuvée always contains the Pinot Noir and Regent grape varieties. As the fifth cuvée in this compilation, it bears the corresponding name - Number Five.

Organic wine profile

• Color: dark cherry red
• Nose: The broad bouquet reveals a variety of hints of violets, essential herbs, dark berries, laurel, juniper and spices.
• Mouth: Here the delicate and elegant Pinot Noir nestles against the fruity, spicy and powerful Regent to create an independent and expressive wine. On the palate, the powerful body is supported by finely roasted wood nuances with tobacco and coffee and a structured, mature tannin structure that keeps it present for a long time and still has plenty of potential for the next few years. For us, its style is not a “typically German” red wine, but rather comparable to fully ripe wines from the warm south of France. Elegant, dense and powerful.
• Drinking recommendation : Serve at 14- 16°C.

Organic wine production, Oeko-Wein-Gut Zang "Orts-Wein", red wine cuvée, Franken QbA, red

All grapes are harvested by hand and spontaneously fermented with the grapes' own yeasts and matued in wooden barrels. With the exception of some SO2, no preservatives or fining agents are used.

The straightforward local wine from the Nordheimer vineyards stands for lively freshness and densely embodies the long-standing ecological cultivation of the vines.

The organic wine at a glance

Wine type: red wine, dry
Growing region: Franconia
Winery: Oeko-Weingut Zang
Grape varieties: 60 % Pinot Noir, 40 % Regent
Bottler: Oeko-Weingut Zang
Content: 0.75 l
Closure: cork
Analysis: alcohol 14 % vol., residual sugar 0.1 g/l, acid 5.9 g/l.
Shelf life: 15 years from vintage
Suitable for vegans
Allergenes: contains sulfites
Organic wine certified: DE-005
Growing association: Naturland
We purchase this wine directly from Oeko-Weingut Zang, Kreuzbergstraße 2, 97334 Nordheim am Main, Germany.

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Buondonno, Rosato Toscano IGT, organic wine, rosé, 2022, from € 13.55€

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The Buondonno Rosato Toscano is created from the blend of white vinified Syrah grape must with a very short resting time on the skins, the must being obtained from the Sangiovese vein for the production of Chianti Classico.

The processing takes place in such a way that the freshness and fruit are largely retained.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: pink with orange reflections
• Nose: fresh, spicy scents of red and dark currants, blackberries, plums and a hint of violets increase curiosity about this wine.
• Mouth: Just like its scent, so is its taste, which quickly fills the entire mouth. Since both grape varieties are known for their fruity aromas, they are well suited for good rosé wine.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy this at 8-10° C.

Organic wine - processing, Buondonno,Syrah, Campo ai Ciliegi, Toskana IGT

The juice of the Syrah grapes was pressed immediately without contact with the skins. The white juice was then spontaneously fermented with the darker juice of the Sangiovese grapes using the grapes' own yeasts.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé wine, dry
• Production area: Tuscany
• Winery: Buondonno Casavecchia all Piazza
• Grape variety: 50 % Syrah, 50 % Sangiovese
• Aging: in stainless steel
• Bottling: Buondonno Casavecchia all Piazza
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 4 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol..
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We source this organic wine directly from Gabriele Buondonno, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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Casina di Cornia, Toscano Rosso, IGT, organic wine, red, 2022, from € 13,95

This Casina di Cornia Rosso Toscano IGT was made from three typical Tuscan grape varieties. Therefore, this red wine could almost be called Chianti. But for that to happen it would have had to mature in the barrel for longer

Organic wine profile

• Color: light ruby red
• Nose: floral and fruity scents with spicy notes
• Palate: rich aromas of ripe fruit, very full-bodied with round tannins, wonderfully structured. Very long lasting finale. The result of a good vintage and very careful winemaking.
• Drinking recommendation: A wine for every day that goes well with simple dishes, chicken, rich salads and fish. A light and farm-fresh wine.

Organic wine - processing, Casina di Cornia, Rosso Toscano IGT, rouge

To offer a lighter, fruity wine for all occasions, this Rosso Toscano is a cuvée of three typical Tuscan grape varieties. Before fermentation, the grapes macerated at a low temperature; fermentation only lasted 6 to 10 days. The fruity components of the grapes were extracted, but comparatively little tannin was extracted, which makes the wine appear less intense in taste.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Production area: Tuscany
• Wine estate: Casina di Cornia
• Grape varieties: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 15% Ciliegiolo
• Bottling: Casina di Cornia
• Quanity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 13,0 %
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Wine certified IT-BIO-006
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Casina di Cornia, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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Casina di Cornia, Toscano Rosso, IGT, Tre Passi, organic wine, red, 3 l bag in box

This Casina di Cornia Rosso Toscano IGT Tre Passi is a cuvée of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Therefore, this red wine could almost be called Chianti. But to do this it would have had to mature in the barrel for longer.

Organic wine profile

• Color: light ruby red
• Nose: floral and fruity scents with spicy notes
• Palate: Fruity, light and persistent aftertaste.
• Drinking recommendation: A wine for every day that goes well with simple dishes, chicken, rich salads and fish. A light and farm-fresh wine.

Organic wine - processing, Casina di Cornia, Rosso Toscano IGT, tre passi, 3 l bag in box

To offer a lighter, fruity wine for all occasions, this Rosso Toscano is a cuvée of three typical Tuscan grape varieties. Before fermentation, the grapes macerated at a low temperature; fermentation only lasted 6 to 10 days. The fruity components of the grapes were extracted, but comparatively little tannin was extracted, which makes the wine appear less intense in taste.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Production area: Tuscany
• Wine estate: Casina di Cornia
• Grape varieties: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 5% Ciliegiolo
• Bottling: Casina di Cornia
• Quanity: 3 l
• Shelf life: 6 month from delivery
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Organic wine certified IT-BIO-006
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Casina di Cornia, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo Tuscany IGT, red, organic wine, 2018, from € 22.10

As the name Colorino suggests, it can be used to produce very colorful wines which, as is the case with the Torre alle Tolfe Colorino from Tuscany, also produce very pleasantly aromatic and velvety soft wines.

Organic wine profile

• Color: dark, bright garnet red
• Nose: fruity scent of dark berries and exotic spices
• Mouth: voluminous, fruity-spicy notes, velvety soft on the palate, long-lasting with a delicate bitter almond tone at the end, which I completely evaporate with increasing ventilation.
• Serving recommendation: Please decant this wine for 1-2 hours before serving it at a temperature of 15-17 ° C.

Organic wine - processing, Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo Tuscany IGT

The manual grape harvest is standard in the vineyards of Torre alle Tolfe and a prerequisite for being able to produce true, clean, i.e. pure wines. This method avoids healthy, perfectly ripe grapes from coming into contact with unripe, overripe, rotten or mold-infested grapes, as can be the case with mechanical harvesting. However, this way of working is much more expensive and has an impact not only on the price, but above all on the quality.

The Colorino vines thrive on sandy vineyard soil that is oriented to the southwest. The grapes are fermented in a mash tank with the naturally present yeast for a period of 20 days. The maturation takes place in large oak barrels. The contact area between wood and wine is smaller and less intense than in small barriques. As a result, the aromas of the wine are less woody.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine, dry
• Region of production: Siena, Tuscany
• Producer: Torre alle Tolfe
• Grape variety: 100 % Colorino
• Fermenting: in concrete tank
• Aging: in lare wooden barrels
• Bottling: at the wine estate
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life:  7 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 14,47% vol., SO2 free 3 mg/l, SO2 total 26 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains Sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Certified IT-BIO-014
• We purchase this wine directly from Torre alle Tolfe in 53100 Siena, Italy

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Nomacorc Information: Nomecorc is made from organic material (sugar cane) without polyurethane, solvents or adhesives and is recyclable and organically degradable.

Nomacork does not affect good wines in terms of taste or smell and is suitable for storing wine for a period of up to 25 years.

Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo Tuscany IGT, red, organic wine, 2018, from € 22.10

Single-variety Canaiolo wines are a rarity. A very good one from this grape variety is the Torre alle Tolfe Canaiolo, Tuscany IGT, which did not mature in wooden barrels and can thus present its original, fruity aromas in a velvety soft way.

Organic wine profile

• Color: dark, bright garnet red
• Nose: fruity aroma of dark berries
• Mouth: voluminous, fruity-spicy notes, velvety soft on the palate, long-lasting with a delicate bitter almond note at the end.
• Serving recommendation: serve with a temperature of 15-17° C.

Organic wine processing, Torre alle Tolfe, Canaiolo Tuscany IGT

Canaiolo is one of the grape varieties allowed to be used in small quantities for the production of Chianti. The dark grapes ripen late, the resulting wines are very color-intensive, with a full body and a velvety taste. Their disadvantage is the low yield, which is why a higher price for Canaiolo wine is to be expected. Presumably that is why it is planted. On wineries where it still exists, it is only used as a cuvée to help improve a wine with color, body and taste.

At Torre alle one wants to preserve the typical Tuscan variety due to its positive properties and to prove it with the varietal expansion. It grows on sandy soil, 5,000 vines are planted there per hectare. Like all grapes from the winery, they are hand-picked, spontaneously fermented with the grape's own yeast in a concrete vat for 30 days and then matured. As a result, their attractive, fruity aromas are preserved unadulterated.
It is used almost exclusively as a blending partner for the Sangiovese.

The label of this wine shows one of the most famous works by the painter Ambrogio Lorenzetti from Siena from 1343, which contrasts the effects of good and bad government. On the right side of the picture you can see a tower, which from its location should be the tower of le Tolfe, with vineyards next to it. 

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine, dry
• Region of production: Siena, Tuscany
• Producer: Torre alle Tolfe
• Grape variety: 100 % Canaiolo
• Maturing: in concrete tank
• Bottling: Torre alle Tolfe
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: Nomacorc
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life:  6-8 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 14% vol..
• Allergenes: contains Sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Organic wine certified IT-BIO-014
• We purchase this organic wine directly from Torre alle Tolfe in 53100 Siena, Italy

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Information Nomacorc: Le Nomecorc est fabriqué à partir de matière organique (canne à sucre) sans polyuréthane, solvants ou adhésifs et est recyclable et biodégradable.

Le nomacork n'affecte pas les bons vins en termes de
goût ou d'odeur et convient à la conservation du vin pendant une période allant jusqu'à 25 ans.

Torre alle Tolfe, Ciliegiolo, Tuscany IGT, red, organic wine, 2018, from € 22.10

This Torre alle Tolfe Ciliegiolo is a demanding, strong drinkable but dry and low-acid wine that is very easy to drink and pleasantly enjoyable. Because of this characteristic, you may enjoy it over the course of an entire evening before or after dinner.

Organic wine profile

• Colour: dark purple red
• Nose: soft, fruity scents of black cherries are clearly perceptible, with a hint of strawberry and mint.
• Mouth: seductively fruity on the palate, as well as velvety and supple, fine fruit sweetness, followed by round, ripe tannins. Very balanced with a pleasant, lasting taste.
• Serving recommendation: can accompany young cheese, a chocolate or nut cake, but is also a lot of fun solo.

Organic wine processing, Torre alle Tolfe, Ciliegiolo Tuscany IGT

The Ciliegiolo - the small cherry is a grape variety with round berries of a dark red-blue color, which despite its very thick berry skin is susceptible to fungal diseases and therefore needs a dry climate. Perhaps that is the reason why their distribution is limited despite good wine quality.

At the Torre alle Tolfe winery it grows on sandy soil on a slope with a south-westerly and east-facing orientation and a planting density of 5,000 vines / hectare.

The grapes are harvested manually and selected at the same time. The must fermentation begins spontaneously with the yeasts naturally present on the berries in a concrete tank and lasts 30 days. Then the wine matures in large oak barrels.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Siena, Tuskany
• Producer: Torre alle Tolfe
• Grape varieties: 100 % Ciliegiolo
• Maturing: in large oak wood barrels
• Bottling: orre alle Tolfe
• Quantity in liter: 0.75 l
• Closure: Nomacorc
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life:  5-6 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol 15 % vol..
• Vegan suited
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified IT-BIO-014
• We purchase this wine directly from Torre alle Tolfe in 53100 Siena, Italy

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Nomacorc Information: Nomecorc is made from organic material (sugar cane) without polyurethane, solvents or adhesives and is recyclable and organically degradable.

Nomacork does not affect good wines in terms of taste or smell and is suitable for storing wine for a period of up to 25 years.

Château La Canorgue, Côtes du Luberon AOC, organic wine, red, 2022, from € 14.55

Nathalie Margan continues the Château La Canorgue in the spirit of her father, who sees the basis for good organic wine in flawless and healthy grapes. This is done throughout the year in the vineyards a lot of work. How right this approach is, is to be experienced by tasting this Château La Canorgue red, which is one of the best in the region.

Organic wine awarded

Gold medal Challenge international, Concours grands vins de France Macon

Organic wine -  profile

• Color : bright dark red
• Nose : captivating flavours of strawberry, blackcurrants, blueberries, hints of thyme and rosemary before revealing a pinch of violet and cinnamon
• Palate : voluminous organic wine with generous flavours of red and dark berries, herbes de Provence, fine tannins and a long finish
• Drinking recommendation: 2-3 years of ripening are good for this wine, after which it reaches its top form and keeps it up to 7 years after the harvest year. The temperature should be 16-18 ° C.

Organic wine - processing, Château La Canorgue, Luberon AOC, red

Manual grape harvest, 50% of the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed. The second half is spontaneously fermented with the grapes' own yeasts together with the first half for 8 to 10 days. Pressing is then carried out using a pneumatic press. The wine is separated from the pomace and a little later biological acid fermentation, also known as lactic acid fermentation, begins. Here, the malic acid contained in the organic wine is converted into lactic acid (more compatible). During our long collaboration, the quality level was always very high, with minor deviations due to different weather conditions. This is an indication of natural winemaking, where nothing is removed from the wine and nothing other than a small dose of sulfur is added. This red organic wine then matures for 5 months, partly in large wooden barrels with a capacity of 1,000 l, in amphoras, in stainless steel tanks and concrete tanks, in which this red organic wine is refined and almost reaches its drinking maturity. The tannins fade into the background, the scents and aromas develop and are released. To ensure that as many flavors as possible are retained in the wine, it is only slightly filtered before being bottled.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: dry medium bodied red wine
• Region: Lubéron AOC, Rhône
• Wine estate and bottling: Château La Canorgue
• Grapes: Syrah 70 %, Grenache 20 %, Carignan 10 %
• Aging: 5 months aging partly in large wooden barrels, (foudrer 1,000 l), in amphoras, stainless steel and concrete tanks.
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Drinking recommendation: End 2028
• Analysis: Alcohol 13,1 % Vol, residual sugar 0,4 g/l, acidity total 4,7 g/l, SO2 free 23 mg/l, SO2 total 33 mg/l.
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Suitable for vegans
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We obtain this wine directly from the Château La Canorgue in 84480 Bonnieux, France

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Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, IGP Vaucluse, Muscat Floral, organic wine, white, 2023, from € 8.80

This Domaine Julien de l'Embisque IGP Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange Musct Floral is a very fruity white wine, which in its dry version with its magical aromas is a lot of fun to drink!

Organic wine - profile

• Color: beautiful golden yellow color
• Nose: incomparable aromas of rose petals, fruity accents of exotic fruits such as lychees, passion fruit, mango.
• Mouth: very lively and fruity on the palate with notes of apricot and peach accompanied by floral aromas.
• Drinking recommendation: Enjoy at 8 to 10° C. Serve it with white or green asparagus, grilled sardines or a seafood salad.

Organic wine - production, Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, IGP Vaucluse Principauté-d'Orange, Muscat, white

The grapes are harvested when they are slightly overripe so that the aromas can be more easily extracted from the berries. Immediately afterwards, the pigeons are pressed, the juice clears during a short rest at a cool temperature and is then fermented at a controlled temperature in a stainless steel tank.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white wine
• Région of Production: Rhône
• Producer: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Grape varieties: Muscat Floréal Voltis
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: 2028
• Analysis: Alcohol: 13.93 % vol., residual sugar ?, acid volatile 0.38 g/l, acid total 3.04 g/l, pH 3.45, SO2 free 22 mg/l, SO2 total 98 mg/l.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified by FR BIO 001, Member of AB
• We source this organic wine directly from the Domaine Julien de l'Embisque in 84500 Bollene, France

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