Organic wine has become all the rage of late. As more and more quality-conscious winemakers see the benefits of organic winemaking, and wine lovers look for more sustainable wines it’s easy to see why organic wines have become so popular.
But what exactly is organic wine? Where does the best rosé, white, and organic red wine come from? And which wines are worth seeking out? Perfect Cellar’s guide to the best organic wines reveals all…
What is an organic wine?
Technically speaking, organic wine is made by using grapes that haven’t had any artificial fertilisers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides used on them. To put the word organic on the label, producer’s vines must be treated organically for at least three years and they have to commit to land management regulations too. It’s a serious undertaking. But as it can make a serious difference to the quality of a wine and a winery’s sustainability, it’s a giant leap that an increasing number of producers feel is worth taking.
Where do the best organic wines come from?
Fantastic organic wines can now be found all over the world. Not so long ago though it wasn’t winemakers who decided if they were going organic but their land. The dry, warm, well-ventilated sites that you find in the Rhône Valley, the Loire, Tuscany, and Rioja made it much easier to make the switch than in say damp Bordeaux or the pest-plagued Douro. Other regions such as California and Australia were early adopters, and newcomers like England are now getting in on the organic wine scene.
Which are the best organic wines?
There are now loads of superstar organic wine producers out there. To help you find your perfect ‘green wine’, here are some of our top sparkling, rosé, white, and organic red wines
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