Château Haut Bages Liberal, Pauillac, 5eme Grand Cru Classé, biodynamic wine, 2021, from € 39.60
 

This organic wine Château Haut Bages Libéral will delight you in 10, 20 or 30 years. I would like to promise you that much today. If your daughter or son was born in 2021, you could order it today and give it to your children when they come of age.

Biodynamic wine profile

• Colour: deep dark red with violet shimmerc/li>
• Nose: rich aromas, especially ripe black berries, plums, black cherries, sweet spices,
• Mouth: medium-bodied to full-bodied on the palate, rich in finesse, still youthfully fresh and impetuous, distinctive acidity, powerful, very fine-grained tannins.< /li>
• Drinking recommendation: If you like, uncork the first bottle in 5 years (decant), or if you have more patience, in 10 or 20 years.

Awarded biodynamic wine

Suckling: 94-95/100 points
Vinum: 18/20 points

Biodynamic wine - preparation, Château Haut Bages Liberal, Cinqieme Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, red, 2021

2021 was one of the best vintages of the past decade for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the Medoc. With an unusually high 90% proportion, they set the tone at Château Haut Bages Liberal and are responsible for the great class of this organic wine. The Merlot grapes, on the other hand, were affected by mildew and had to be picked very carefully during the manual harvest. As a result, their crop yield was significantly lower than normal. Overall, the average yield fell to 40 hl/hectare.

In biodynamic viticulture and winemaking, it is common practice to mix the must spontaneously with and without the yeasts found on the grapes to ferment so-called pure yeasts or aromatic yeasts.

40% of the wine matures for 16 months in new barriques, 40% in second-occupancy barriques and 20% in amphoras and concrete.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Growing area: Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château Haut Bages Liberal
• Grape varieties: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
• Maceration and fermentation: with natural yeasts, 3 weeks at <25 °C, separated by grape variety and vineyard.
• Aging: 16 months in new barriques 40%, in barriques 2nd use, 20% in concrete amphoras.
• Bottler: Château Haut Bages Liberal
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Storable: until 2050
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.5% vol., fructose-glucose >0.10(/LQ), total acid 3.35 g/l, volatile acid 0.43 mg/l, SO2 free 23 mg/l, total SO2 76 mg/l, PH 3.69
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine, member of Demeter and Biodyvin
• Biodynamic wine certified: FR-BIO-01
• Distributor: Château Haut Bages Liberal, France

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Château Fonroque, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, biodynamic wine, 2021, from € 41.60

Biodynamics is not only concerned with harmony and balance in the vineyard, but also continues in winemaking and ends in the pure, typical characteristics  based on the soil, climate and weather, grape varieties and the empathy of a knowledgeable winemaker. In the end, the biodynamic wine Château Fonroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé should sell itself and tell its own story.

Profile of the biodynamic wine

• Colour: deep dark red with violet reflections during its youth
• Nose: small red and black wild berries, cherry with floral notes
• Mouth: on the palate it is now relatively supple, fresh, fruity, with fine, delicate tannins, pleasant depth and perfect length Harmony.

Award-winning biodynamic wine

91-93/100 points Wine Advocat
92/100 points Decanter
91/92 points James Suckling

Biodynamic wine - production, Château Fonroque, Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Merlot and Cabernet Franc - grapes for this wine thrive in a vineyard on the plateau with clay and calcarious soil. They are harvested by hand and transported to the winery in small boxes. The next step is careful sorting of the grapes upon arrival in the vat room.
Fermentation takes place in thermoregulated tanks with gentle and slow extractions, adapted to the potential of each tank.
The average yield per hectare is 40 hl/ hectares. 50% of Château Fonroque's wines are aged in barriques and 50% in oval concrete tanks, modeled on ancient clay amphoras.

The biodynamic wines from Château Fonroque are naturally rich and distinguished. Clay in the soil gives them strength and depth. Limestone brings with it an assertive mineral character. The mouthfeel of this Grand Cru Classé offers a beautiful freshness combined with a lot of elegance and sophistication. Its length is a guarantee for harmonious maturation.

Biodynamic wine - production Château Fonroque, Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Classé

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Growing area: Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château Fonroque
• Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
• Maceration and fermentation: with natural yeasts separated by grape variety and vineyard.
• Aging: 50% mature in barriques and 50% in oval tanks (amphorae)
• Bottler: Château Fonroque
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Year: 2021
• Storable: until 2045
• Analysis: Alcohol content: 13.93 % vol., fructose 0,37 g/l, PH 3.58, acid total 3,39 g/l, acid volatile 10 mg/l, SO2 free 18 mg/l, SO2 total 48 mg/l.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine, ​ member of biodyvin, a french association for biodynamic wine production
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• Distributor : Château Fonroque, France

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Corte Sant Alda, Valpolicella DOC, Ca Fiui, red, biodynamic wine,  2019, from 16,00

Corte Sant Alda is a family winery that produces this Corte Sant Alda Valpolicella Ca Fiui that impresses with its class and elegance. It is an organic wine produced according to the biodynamic rules of the Demeter Federation.

This is how this wine is described by  the Gambero Rosso, Italy's leading wine publication:

The Valpolicella Ca 'Fiui is great, the fruit of fifteen year old vineyards and aged in oak barrels that express a great aromatic finesse, with wild berries that intertwine the spicy notes typical of Corvina. In the mouth it is hearty, juicy and dynamic, a true wine of the territory made from fresh grapes.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: Clear, shiny ruby ​​red with a cherry red mark.
• Nose: The scents and aromas of this organic wine are spicy, mineral, but also notes of fruits such as cherries and red berries are added.
• Mouth: A very straightforward, direct wine, not a "soft flattery", but an excellent food companion that leaves  a clear, intense flavour in the mouth. It has a nice complexity in the spicy notes, which combined with a certain rigor and fruit make an excellent red wine that can be a great accompaniment.
• Drinking recommendation: at 16° C, now until 2021

Biodynamic wine processing, Corte Sant Alda, Valpolicella Ca Fiui

Ca Fiui has been known for centuries as a hilltop estate. Here, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. The vineyards of Corte Sant Alda are exposed to the sun all day, providing mature grapes that give this Valpolicella character, strength and balance.

Corvina Grossa, Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara are the main grape varieties for this Valpolicalla, but there are also other local grapes added such as Croatina and Rossara. They all thrive in the vineyards of Tomasotti, Bianchini, Rossetti and Cavallero. Together, they cover 4.8 hectares, planted with 6,400 to 9,300 vines per hectare. Like all Corte Sant Alda vines, they are certified organic, but are farmed for several years using biodynamic methods.

The wine harvest is carried out traditionally by hand and begins in early October. The alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels begins spontaneously with the natural yeasts on the grapes. During this time, the skins of the berries are floating on the must are regularly stirred with the must. It follows the lactic acid fermentation and a 6 month maturation.

The wine at a glance

• Wine-type: red wine
• Production area: Valpolicella, Veneto
• Winery: Corte Sant Alda
• Aging: in a large barrels
• Bottling: at the winery
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life:  5-6 years from vintage
• Vegan
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified IT-BIO-004
• Member of VinNatur, a natural winemaking association, and Demeter, a biodynamic agriculture association
• We source this biodynamic wine from Corte Sant Alda in 37030 Mezzane di Sotto, Italy

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Corte Sant Alda Amarone della Valpolicella, DOCG, red, organic wine, 2012/13, from € 69.10

The Corte Sant Alda Amarone della Valpolicella is the dream of many wine connoisseurs of a wine in which so much care and work is invested as in no other wine! Unfortunately he remains for many only a dream. Fulfill it with this organic wine and you'll remember its enjoyment for a lifetime.

Biodynamic wine profile

• Color: ruby red shiny
• Nose: Complex scents of berries and cherries, with spicy and mineral notes and a touch of chocolate.
• Mouth: A very complex, supple organic wine of great intensity, elegance and density. This wonderful wine has enough development potential for the next 10 to 15 years.

Biodynamic wine processing, Corte Sant Alda, Amarone della Valpolicella, red

I know of no other vineyard outside Burgundy, where so many vines are planted per hectare as in the 3.7 hectares of the vineyards of Roara, Vigneto Valetta and Vigneto Bosco. There are 9,400 vines / ha, which are cultivated and cultivated with particular care, as they represent the greatest value of the winery Corte Sant Alda and the high-quality Amarone, a organic wine of special quality. The grapes are harvested by hand from experienced harvest workers, using only the best grapes for the Amarone. You are carefully placed in the vineyard in air-permeable wooden boxes, and not a single berry may be injured. Then store these grapes in a well-ventilated drying room until February. During this time they lose 60 to 65% of their weight. Only then will you be fermented with the help of self-propagated yeasts of grapes from the same vineyard. After fermentation, the Amarone ripens for at least 3 years in wooden barrels of different sizes.

No sulfur is added to this biodynamic wine, which is why it is generally accepted as a natural wine.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Valpolicella, Veneto
• Winery: Corte Sant Alda
• Grape varieties: 30 % Corvina, 30 % Rondinella, 40 % Corvina Grossa
• Aging: wooden barrel
• Bottling: Corte Sant Alda
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2012/13
• Shelf life: 10-15 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 15.5 % vol..
• Allergens: Contains only a very small amount (<10 mg / l) of endogenous sulphites, which are produced as a by-product during fermentation.
• Organic wine certified IT-BIO-004
• This biodynamic wine is obtained directly from the Azienda Agricola Corte Sant Alda at 37030 Mezzane dl Sotto, Italy

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Corte Sant Alda, Valpolicella Superiore, DOCG, Mithas, red, biodynamic wine, 2015, from € 62.80

This Corte Sant Alda Valpolicella Superiore DOCG Mithas impressively represents the expressiveness of the soil on which the grapes grew, a real "terroir wine". Its characteristics are characterized by fruity and mineral notes, spices and a firm and lasting finish.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: shiny ruby red
• Nose: complex aromas of berries and cherries, with spicy and mineral notes and a hint of chocolate.
• Mouth: A very complex, smooth organic wine of great intensity, elegance and density. This wonderful wine has enough development potential for the next 10 to 15 years.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Corte Sant Alday, Mithas, Valpolicella Superiore, red

The experience gained over many years with the different ways of working in the vineyard and cellar, with the aim of improving the quality of the Mithas of the year and not just producing a wine that is accepted by the market, which is correct or good, but the is better, even excellent, seems to have been achieved with this vintage. Of course, the results vary from year to year, not only in quality but also in quantity, and in some years there is no Amarone or Mithas. The grape varieties Corvina and Corvina Grossa for Mithas thrive in the “Macie” vineyard at an altitude of 350 m on a south-western hillside location with long hours of sunshine. The working method follows the biodynamic rules. The chalk soils are stony and barren. When fully ripe, the grapes growing on it provide impressive individuality, full of concentration and abundance of aromas. The grapes are always picked at the end of October. The fermentation takes place in oak barrels without pure yeast and takes about 20 days without temperature regulation. After 2 years of aging in 500 l barrels, this organic wine is bottled.

No sulfur is added to this biodynamic wine, which is why it is generally accepted as a natural wine.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Growing area: Valpolicella, Veneto
• Winery: Corte Sant Alda
• Grape varieties: 30% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 40% Corvina Grossa
• Aging: in wooden barrels
• Bottling: Corte Sant Alda
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2015
• Shelf life: 10-15 years from year of manufacture
• Alcohol content : 14.5 % vol.
• Allergens: Contains only a very small amount (<10 mg / l) of endogenous sulphites, which are produced as a by-product during fermentation.
• Suitable for vegans
• Certified IT-BIO-004, Demeter certified
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from the Azienda Agricola Corte Sant Alda in 37030 Mezzane dl Sotto, Italy.

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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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