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Organic Wines
We have many more biodynamic wines or organic wines listed on our Sulphite Free page as these go beyond the requirements for organic, with no added chemicals or manipulation whatsoever. So please visit that page too as we are not duplicating them on this page.
Below we are listing some good "EU organically certified" wines. There is now a great deal of confusion created by the new EU Certification "Organic Wine" which replaces the former "wine made from organically grown grapes". The new regulations are very lax and permit the addition of around 40 different chemicals plus several dubious production methods such as the addition of tartaric acid, and reverse osmosis intensive filtering.
This means it is now virtually impossible to distinguish from looking at the label, genuine quality EU Organic wines from mass produced, manipulated wines with excessive additives which still qualify to be labelled as EU Organic. The vast majority of genuine organic producers are furious about these new regulations as the "EU Certified Organic" status is now virtually worthless. They have to pay to be organically certified and relied on the system to distinguish their genuine organic wines from the mass produced "organic" wines peddled by the big producers and retailers.
We only sell genuine organic wines, made naturally with extremely low sulphite content, and absolute minimal permitted additives, so you can safely choose any of these knowing they are healthy and natural.
Both Domaine Mayrac and Cantina La Selva are small wineries run by families who live a genuine organic life. La Selva is actually a producer of a whole range of organic foods as well as their wine. Visits can be arranged for customers where you can stay on site in one of the guest houses.
Once again I will point out we have many more genuine natural wines on our sulphite free page so please do make a point of checking it out after you've finished here.
- Domaine Mayrac Organic Savoir Etre Rouge
A new wine recently released. Tasting notes to follow but I expect it to be very good.
Awarded Silver at both Milesime Bio 2019 and IWSC 2019
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£13.49 - Cave de Cairanne Organic Elegante Cairanne
An excellent organic Rhone blend. Again sweet fruit on entry, good mouthfeel with full body, smooth and round with just a hint of oak.
Free sulphur: 14
Organic: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£12.49 - Cave de Cairanne Organic Gigondas
Gigondas had become known as "the poor man's Chateauneuf du Pape" a decade ago, although I think that is a bit tongue in cheek as the wines can still command a hefty price. The wines can be amazing and although this AC has developed a very strong reputation for high quality, they still tend to be a bit cheaper than equivalents from Chateauneuf.
This wine is superb. Big and powerful as you would expect, with full body. Super smooth with acidity and oak in perfect balance, and a very long lingering finish. Highly recommended. Cave de Cairanne make all their reds in a fruit forward style and minimise the tannins (by de-stemming etc) so the wine is ready to drink young. For this reason we recommend you drink within a couple of days once opened, but it is so delicious you will probably drink it within a couple of hours in reality!
Sulphite level: Low
John's Rating:
£23.95 - Cave de Cairanne Organic Vacqueyras
Cave de Cairanne are very proud of this Vacqueyras. As an AOC the reputation of Vacqueyras has grown in recent years as it is catching up to it's more famous neighbours of Gigondas and Chateauneuf du Pape.
This is an excellent wine. Big and powerful yet well balanced. Good fruit with just the right amount of oak, very smooth and medium bodied with a long finish. This knocks the socks off any generic Chateaneuf du Pape. Highly recommended.
Free sulphur: 12
Organic: Yes
No wood used: No
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£18.95 - Cave de Cairanne Rasteau Organic
Appellation Rasteau Controllee. Concentrated red and black fruits with some well integrated oak. Fairly light in body and silky smooth. This is a delicious wine, ideal with some good cheese.
No wood used: No
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£13.00 - Cuvee Joana Organic Bodega Vagal D.O.P Valtiendas
Bodega Vagal is a tiny artisan winery practising biodynamic methods (pending certification) roughly midway between Madrid and Logrono at altitude. They only make three wines and this Cuvee Joana is excellent. In fact I'd go further and say definitely try a bottle as it is something special. Beautifully made with power, grace and purity.
Free sulphur: 18
Grapes Own Yeast: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Dry farmed: Yes
No wood used: No
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£16.50 - Domaine Mayrac Organic Cremant de Limoux
Domaine Mayrac Cremant de Limoux is a superb organic sparkling wine, more in the style of Champagne being rich and biscuity, rather than the fruitier, greener Prosecco style - if you want that style opt for their Blanquette instead.
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£16.99 - Domaine Mayrac Organic Blanquette de Limoux Demi Sec
Domaine Mayrac Blanquette de Limoux Demi Sec is a delicious organic sparkling wine, very low in sulphites in the sweeter "demi sec" style.
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Free sulphur: 7mg/l
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£13.99 - Domaine Mayrac Organic Diletante Blanc
Silver - Milesime Bio
A complex aromatic blend of Chenin and Rousanne. Full in the mouth with good body. Lovely full soft flavours and a long lingering finish. This wine is excellent.
Free sulphur: 23mg/l
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£16.00Out of stock - Domaine Mayrac Organic Savoir Etre Blanc
This wine has been renamed and used to be their Milesime Blanc.
A delicious blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc (and Mauzac) aged in oak. Light in colour with a fresh nose. Citrus fruits on the palate, yet full and creamy in the mouth with noticeable oak. Plenty of body but very clean and fresh on the finish.
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£13.49 - Domaine Mayrac Organic Diletante Syrah
Gold Medal - Milesime Bio
Domaine Myrac Diletante Rouge is a complex Syrah with flavours of dark chocolate followed by mint. Very smooth and balanced. Fully organic and very low in sulphur, this is a genuine artisan wine from this excellent organic family owned winery. This wine is lovely.
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£16.00Out of stock - La Selva Organic Morellino di Scansano Colli del Uccellina Riserva DOCg
Wine Spectator 90 Points
90 points Wine Enthusiast
90 points Guida Veronelli
2 glasses Gambero Rosso
A fantastic sangiovese blend from this very highly rated DOCg. 8 months in French barriques.
Free sulphur: 17
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£15.95Out of stock - La Selva Organic Prima Causa
La Selva Organic Prima Causa is a delicious oak aged Bordeaux blend. Fantastic wine, and of course genuinely organic and healthy too.
Free sulphur: 8mg/l
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£19.99 - La Selva Organic Ciliegiolo
La Selva Organic Ciliegiolo is a lovely wine. Soft cherry flavours followed by strong vanilla. Very smooth and balanced. Delicious and highly recommended!
Free sulphur: 7mg/l
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£15.95 - La Selva Organic Vermentino
La Selva Organic Vermentino Maremma DOC. Vermentino is Tuscany's signature white grape and has carried DOC status in Maremma since 2011 reflecting it's superior quality.
Organic: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Gluten free: Yes
No wood used: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£12.49 - Fe Organic Bodega Vagal D.O.P Valtiendas
This is the third red from Bodega Vagal, first vintage just released. Biodynamically farmed and organically certified.
It's a fantastic wine produced at altitude (940 metres) so plenty of fresh acidity. It spent four months in oak.
Tasting notes to follow.
Free sulphur: 27
Organic: Yes
Grapes Own Yeast: Yes
Sustainable farming: Yes
Dry farmed: Yes
No wood used: No
Vegan: Yes
Sulphite level: Very Low
John's Rating:
£13.99