Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, biodynamic wine, white, 2020, from € 11.10

The Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, is an elegant white wine from biodynamic cultivation, despite its wealth of fine aromas, which is produced in a completely natural way without complex cellar technology.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Light yellow with greenish reflections
• Nose: Floral scents with seductive notes of white fruits.
• Mouth: soft, smooth on the palate with many fruity components, creamy and perfectly balanced, and with a long finish.
• Recommended serving temperature: 7-10° C.

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, biodynamic wine, white

As its name INDIGENA suggests, this biodynamic white wine is made from the Garnacha Blanca grape variety, native to the Penedes for generations and having had plenty of time to adapt to the local climate.

Since it was grown in the highest vineyard at 600 m above seal level of the Parés Baltà winery, the large temperature differences between day and night ensure particularly high-quality, fruity, aromatic, harmonious wines.

To ensure that these advantages are preserved in the wine, the oenologists take action Maria Elena and Marta only minimally participate in the winemaking process.

The grapes are harvested manually, separated from the bunches, lightly crushed and macerated for 4 hours. The subsequent spontaneous fermentation at only 16°C lasts 20 days, after which the wine is separated from the berry skins,
whereby the fine yeast remains in the wine where it is regularly mixed with the wine for 3 months (battonage) and then matured in one-year-old barriques, giving it the final touch.
Only a very small amount of SO2 was added to it before bottling and nothing else.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: Garnacha Blanca
• Maturation: in stainless steel tanks and barriques
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Drinking recommendation: now up to 6 years of age
• Alcohol 13.5% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning contains sulfites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC, biodynamic wine, white, 2021, from €12.60

This Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC got its name because it is not easy to clearly define all its scents and aromas, they seem so delicate, varied and complex.

Organic wine - profile

• Color. straw color
• Nose: IVery intense aromas of flowers and white fruits with hints of citrus and minerals.
• Mouth: Fresh and soft, full of nuances. The floral and citrus notes are more present in the mouth, accompanied by a good acidity and a long aftertaste with hints of grapefruit and chamomile.
• Recommended serving temperature: 10 - 12° C.

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC, biodynamic wine, white, 

This white wine is made with as little intervention as possible.
The grapes are harvested manually. They then macerate for 4 hours before being gently pressed and the must fermenting at 16ºC for 18 days. Once fermentation is complete, this Demeter wine is aged for 3 months on its fine yeast, which is stirred into the wine every day.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: Xarel lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Expansion: in stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: up to 4 years from vintage
• Grape variety: Xarel-Lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol 13% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona,  Spain< /li>

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Bodegas Corisca, Rias Baixas DO, Albariño, pure organic white wine, 2022, from € 17.40

From the wine region Rias Baixas come the best white wines of Spain. The organic wine from the Bodegas Corisca Rias Baixas DO is without a doubt. It is the first and only organic wine from this region and a great discovery.

Awarded organic wine

• International wine contest "Best Ecodesign" 2021, www.premiosecovino.com
• Gold medal, la Guia de Vinos y Destilados de Galicia 2017 for the 2015 vintage
• Great gold, 2013 from the Galician Sommeliers Association
• Silver medal Challenge Millesime Bio Añada 2012

Organic wine - profile

• Color: straw yellow with a greenish, brilliant, clear sheen
• Nose: easily accessible, open aromatic scents of white fruits (peach, pear, apple) with a hint of fresh hay and ripe grapes based on a mineral base.
• Mouth: Its fresh style is just as positively noticeable as its perfectly balanced fruity aromas that make the mouth watery just by smelling it. Its long-lasting taste is characterized by the fresh and invigorating aromas of young apples, citrus fruits and white peaches. A high proportion of dry extract and the naturally present soft tartaric acid, as well as the maturation on the yeast with carried out stirring (batonnage) result in a really dry, seductively pure organic wine with a smooth and harmonious texture. In addition, it is neither too aromatic nor excessively structured and thus it enters into a "love marriage" with everything the sea offers us in the way of fish and crustaceans.
• Drinking recommendation: In the Rias Baixas wine region, where the Albariño vines thrive near the sea, an organic wine is produced that goes well with fish dishes, bowls and crustaceans like no other! Serve it at approx. 10 ° C within 5 years of the vintage.

Organic wine - processing, Bodegas Corisca, Rias Baixas Albariño

Each individual grape is harvested by hand and, at the same time, tested for quality and integrity, put in small plastic crates in which they are taken to the wine cellar for further processing. Here the berries are carefully separated from the panicles and stalks. Before pressing the berries, they are subjected to a maceration of 6 hours under a carbonic acid atmosphere, and then very gently pressed. The grape juice then rests for 48 hours at a low temperature of 13° C. The actual fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16 to 20° C. The maturation of the wine on its fine yeast takes 3 months. During this time a batonnage (stirring) takes place on a 2-day rhythm. For the clarification and filtration of the wine, bentonite (rock flour) but no protein of animal origin is used. Thus this organic white wine of Bodegas Corisca ;suitable for vegans.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Production area: Rias Baixas
• Producer and bottler: Bodegas Corisca
• Grape variety: Albariño
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel vats
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: until 2028
• Alcohol: 12,6 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-022-GA
• We source this organic white wine from Bodega Corisca in 36470 Pontevedra, Spain
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Sotero Pintado, Malvasia sobre Lias, IGP Castilla y Leon, organic wine in transition, from € 22.50

This white wine Sotero Pintado Malvasia sobre Lias fermented and matured in oak barrels the yeast (sobre Lias) and thereby developed very special aromas, a more intense taste and an improved shelf life.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Straw light shiny
• Nose: delicate floral scents with spicy notes, stimulating fine accents of a freshly baked brioche, like walking into a French bakery early in the morning.
• Mouth: very balanced with fresh, lively acidity, clear mineral traces, delicate notes of a fresh bread crust, a light yeasty tone and a long-lasting aftertaste. Overall, a delicious white wine of a special kind.
• Drinking recommendation: You can enjoy this wine immediately, but it will settle down in the Improve over the next few years due to its potential.

Organic wine production Sotero Pintado Malvasia sobre Lias, IGP Castilla y Leon

The grapes for this white wine come from two vineyards in Benegiles and El Maderal. This region is called “Tierra del Vino” and is located on both banks of the Duero River, which flows through the province of Zamora. It is accompanied from north to south by the Roman Vía de la Plata. One of these vineyards is 120 years old and the other is 90 years old.

The grapes are harvested by hand early in the morning while the temperatures are still low and immediately placed in 15 kg boxes brought to the basement. This prevents premature oxidation of the berries. Before the grapes go into the press, they are checked again on a sorting table and less good grapes are sorted out.

The pressing of the grapes is slow and gentle in order to extract the bitter substances found in the berry skins and seeds avoid. The grape juice then rests for 24 hours at a temperature of 11° C, during which pre-clarification takes place. This must is then filled into French oak barrels to ferment at a controlled temperature.

After fermentation, the wine remains in the same barrel with its fine lees for 10 months, where, depending on taste, a battonage ( The wine is mixed with the yeast. The wine then ages in the bottles for at least four months before it is allowed to leave the Bodega Sortero Pintado.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Growing area: Castilla y Leon
• Bodega/ winery - producer: Bodega Sotero Pintado
• Grape varieties: Malvasia
• Mash and fermentation: in French oak barrels
• Aging: in French oak barrels
• Bottler: Bodega Sotero Pintado
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Storage: 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CL
• We purchase this wine directly from the Bodega Sotero Pintado, Calle Jardines, 15 · Benegiles, Zamora, Spain

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Pago Finca Élez, Flor de Sabina, Chardonnay, 2021, organic wine, white, from € 9.30

Vino de Pago is the highest classification for Spanish wines. The criteria correspond at least to those of D.O.Ca. wines like Rioja or Priorat.

"CHARDONNAY MON AMOUR
Since 1989, at Pago Finca Élez we have been cultivating the Chardonnay vine from a single clone from Burgundy, which we planted in the highest vineyard "La viña vieja". It is a variety perfectly adapted to the terroir, with low yields, small berries, a... produces great concentration of fruit and a natural ability to retain acidity during ripening.

The result is exceptional wines that have won a long list of awards and recognition. The organic wine Pago Finca Élez Flor de Sabina is the fruitiest and freshest version of our Chardonnay wines." Pago Fince Eléz.

Organic wine profile

• Colour: light with golden reflections
• Nose: intensely scented with fresh apple and citrus fruits
• Mouth: delicate on the palate citrus fruits, tropical fruits, fresh apples and floral aromas. A magically beautiful organic wine with substance and freshness.
• Drinking recommendation: Enjoy it at 10-11 ° C from a slightly larger glass that can accommodate its rich aromas. His partners at the table are fine appetizers, seafood, sushi.

Organic wine production Pago Finca Élez, Flor de Sabina, Chardonnay

The Flor de Sabina wine comes from vineyards at more than 1,000 m altitude with an extreme continental climate with very hot summers and large temperature differences between day and night, as well as very cold winters . The soils are barren, stony with sedimentary rocks made of limestone and clay. These conditions favor organic viticulture, which has been practiced at Pago Finca Élez since 2011.

The grapes are harvested manually, the harvest quantity is less than 7,000 kg/hectare.

The actual winemaking begins with a 12-hour cold maceration of the grapes at 12-16° and the subsequent alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of 15 to 17° C. The The wine ages on the lees for 4 months.

The climatic conditions for the 2021 vintage will be remembered for a long time with heavy snowfall and extreme cold in winter. Even in the spring, temperatures remained slightly cooler than usual, although precipitation remained at usual levels throughout the cycle. Since there were no major heat waves towards the end of the summer, the harvest produced good quality grapes

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: White wine
• Growing area: Albacete
• Winery - Producer: Pago Finca Élez
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Aging: Matured in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Pago Finca Élez
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2021
• Storable: up to 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol content in % vol.: 13.5
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-0001-CMsince 2014 :
• Biowein-pur sources this wine directly from Pago Finca Élez, in Carretera Ossa de Montiel a El Bonillo pk.11.5. El Bonillo. ALBACETE, Spain

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Pago Finca Élez, Chardonnay, LIAS É, 2022, organic wine, white, from € 13.45

"CHARDONNAY MON AMOUR
Since 1989, at Pago Finca Élez we have been cultivating the Chardonnay vine from a single clone from Burgundy, which we planted in the highest vineyard "La viña vieja". It is a variety perfectly adapted to the terroir, with low yields, small berries, a... produces great concentration of fruit and a natural ability to retain acidity during ripening."

The result is exceptional wines that have won a long list of awards and recognition. The organic wine Pago Finca Élez Chardonnay E is the outstanding white wine from this producer.

Organic wine profile

• Colour: light with golden reflections
• Nose: intensely scented with fresh apple and citrus fruits
• Mouth: delicate on the palate citrus fruits, tropical fruits, fresh apples and floral aromas. An excellent organic wine with substance and elegance and the best price/quality ratio.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this wonderfully pure Chardonnay at 10-12° C in a larger glass in which its aromas can develop better.

Organic wine production, Pago Finca Élez, Chardonnay, LIAS É

The Chardonnay grapes come from the La Vieja – Finca Élez – El Bonillo vineyard (Albacete) at an altitude of 1,080 meters above sea level. It doesn't get much higher than that. The soil in this vineyard dates back to the Mesozoic era and is over 66 million years old. It is a soil type with a sandy clay-loam base on a limestone subsoil.
The grape harvest was carried out by hand early in the morning while the temperature was still cool. The harvest amount was less than 7,000 kg per hectare.

Winemaking begins with destemming the grapes and macerating them for 8-9 hours at a temperature of 15°C. They were pressed very gently with a pressure of less than 0.8. A static tapping was then carried out for 36 hours, while it was running
Grape juice releases independently and ferments at a temperature of less than 17° C in French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Once fermentation is complete, the wine ages on the lees (Lias) for 6 to 7 months. During this time, the wine is regularly stirred with the yeast (called batonnage) to improve its smoothness and gain complexity.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: White wine
• Growing area: Albacete
• Winery - Producer: Pago Finca Élez
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Aging: Matured in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Pago Finca Eléz
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Storable: up to 8 years from vintage
• Alcohol content in % vol.: 13.5
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified: ES-ECO-001-CM
• Biowein-pur sources this wine directly from Pago Finca Elez, in Carretera Ossa de Montiel a El Bonillo pk.11.5. El Bonillo. ALBACETE. Spain

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Herdade dos Outeiros Altos Blanc de Noir, Alentejo DOC, organic wine, white, 2018, from € 14.55

The special thing about this very clear and bright white organic wine Herdade dos Outeiros Altos blanc de noir is that it was only made from red grapes. Therefore, such wines are internationally known as Blanc de Noir. By the way, almost all red grape varieties have a white juice.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: very bright transparent color with delicate greenish shimmer
• Nose: Vibrant and fresh aromas of herbs
• Mouth: Harmonic on the palate, aromas of apricot, pear and mint, with long, persistent reverberation. A surprising white wine made from red grapes and bottled in February 2019

Organic wine - processing, Herdade do Outeiros Altos, Alentejo DOC, Blanc de Noir

In this small organic wine estate, as little as possible is interfered during the winemaking process. The search for the real essence of the terroir is only possible is best achieved by processing only the best hand-picked grapes. This is how this unique organic wine has been created from carefully selected hand-picked grapes. The pressing took place immediately after the berries were separated from the rispenes and then the fermentation took place at a very cool temperature of 16° C with yeasts naturally present on the grapes.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Production area: Alentejo
• Producer: Herdade dos Outeiros Altos
• Grape varieties: 70 % Aragonês, 30 % Alfrocheiro
• Aging: in stainless steel tank
• Bottling: at the wine estate
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: until 2025
• Suitable for vegans
• Analysis: Alcohol 12 % vol., rsisual sugar 1.2 g/l, acidity total 5.4 g/l, pH 3.13.
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified PT-BIO-03
• We buy this wine from Herdade dos Outeiros in 7100-149 Estremoz. Portugal

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Quinta do Montalto, Vinha da Malhada, Lisboa regional, organic wine white, 2022, from € 8.45

The Quinta do Montalto Vinha da Malhada Lisboa regional is a fresh and fruity red organic wine from central Portugal, where the climate is more moderate than in the south.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: delicate, light pink
• Nose: very fresh scent of red berries
• Mouth: Crisp and fresh in the mouth with a pleasant acidity and fine fruity aromas. Absolutely dry and light.
• Drinking recommendation: wonderful summer wine to go with light dishes. Tastes best at 7-9 ° C.

Organic wine - preparation, Quinta do Montalto, Vinha da Malhada, Lisboa Regional, white

Manual harvest, short maceration in open vat. Fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks. Bottling in the spring after the harvest year.

Overview of the organic wine

• Wine type: white wine
• Growing area: Lisboa Regional 
• Winery - Producer: Quinta do Montalto
• Grapes: Moreto, Castelao, Touriga Nacional
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Quinta do Montalto
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure natural cork,
• Vintage: 2022
• Drinking recommendation: until 2024
• Analysis: alcohol: 11.5% vol., residual sugar 0.7 g/l, total acidity 6.19 g/l, pH 3.19
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified PT-BIO-02
• We source this organic wine directly from Quinta do Montalto in 2435-439 Ourem, Portugal

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Quinta do Montalto, Fernão Pires, white, organic wine, 2019, from € 12.90

The Quinta do Montalto Fernão Pires Lisboa regional is an attractive organic white wine made from  a  indigene grape variety that is little known in other countries.

Organic Wine - Profile

• Color: Straw yellow with greenish hints
• Nose: Scents of ripe fruits and spices, slightly wooded.
• Palate: In line with the aromas. Greasy yet fresh with excellent structure and a medium finish.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve it at 10 to 12° C.,matches well with fish in creamy sauces and white meat, young cheeses, vegatables.

Organic wine - processing Quinta do Montalto, Fernão Pires, Lisboa regioanl, white

The grape picking was done by hand.The wine makers Luis Mendes and Carlos Santos decided to macerate the grapes in an open vat for 24 hours, then to decant and to ferment the juice with natural yeasts in French and American barriques. The maturing of the wine sur lie and with batonage took place also in barriques and lasted 6 month.

The wine at a glance

• Wine-Type: White wine
• Region of production: Lisboa Regional
• Producer: Quinta do Montalto
• Varietal: Fernão Pires
• Aging: in barrique
• Bottling: Quinta do Montalto
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: Natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 2025
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Vegan certified
• Allergenes: containes sulphites
• Organic wine certified PT-BIO-02
• We source this wine from the Quinta do Montalto in 2435-439 Ourem, Portugal

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Quinta do Montalto, Filas, white, organic wine, bag in box 3 liter, € 14.75

Experience new vines in the Quinta do Montalto Filas white, an organic wine from the center of Portugal created with three typical local grape varieties which do not exist elsewhere.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: pale lemon with green hues
• Nose: fresh, fruity aromas of citrus fruits, apples,
• Palate: stimulating fruity aromas, with a hint of residual sweetness. Tasty and easy to to enjoy, provides a lot of drinking pleasure by itself, but is also suitable as companion with hot or cold appetizers or light vegetarian cuisine.

Organic wine - processing, Quinta do Montalto, Filas, white, 3 liter bag in box

Also for this low priced organic wine the grapes were picked manually, immediately pressed and fermented.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white
• Region of production: Lisboa
• Producer: Quinta do Montalto
• Grape varieties: Fernão Pires, Arinto, Rabo de Ovelha, Olho de Lebre
• Fermented and aged: in stainless steel vats
• Filled in bag in boxes: Quinta do Montalto
• Quantity: 3 l
• Suited for vegans.
• Alcohol: 12.5 % vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic certification PT-BIO-02
• We source this organic wine from the Quinta do Montalto in 2435-439 Ourem, Portugal

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