Organic Wines
BY DEFINITION, WHAT IS ORGANIC WINE?
The antiquated art of winemaking has not changed much through the centuries, but in recent years, the organic wine industry has been rapidly growing. The organic wine movement started centuries ago through natural progression attributable to cultivators and chateau supervisors being particularly more in tune with Mother Nature. At its most rudimentary level, the production of organic wine is yielded where human influence on the ecology has been reduced to the bare minimum as far as possible, from grapes that have been ripened and cultivated in a natural environment.
Through research and pertinent studies, we have learned that wine was often provided during meals since the earliest of times. Today, this exquisite beverage, play a pivotal role in our life's, adding flavour and texture to the food we eat, giving us pleasant and new sensations. As natural, non-industrial agricultural merchandise, the production of organic wine can be seen as a return to the traditions and heritage of wine in the European culture, in that it conserved the appreciation of food and wine, for centuries. Recently, the growing interest in specialty wines in addition, broadened the market for wine made from organically cultivated grapes to such an extent, that there is pressure on wine makers to produce high quality organic wine.
By definition, "organic wine" is produced with organically certified grown grapes, with minimal added sulphites. The fundamental idea that wine produced from grapes grown without chemical fertilisers; herbicides and pesticides are clearly better for our planet and wine cultivators means that, in all probability, it is also better for you, the wine consumer. On par, organic wines are just as beneficial and enjoyable as their conventional counterparts, as an inexpensive alternative with a wide-ranging variety to choose from, both in bottles as well as our premium packed 5L sachets. Although various wine connoisseurs argue that organic wine tastes more refined and "cleaner", in terms of texture and flavour it is as always, clearly a matter of one's personal preference and opinion.
Organically cultivated grapes are used to produce illustrious wines according to stringent standards, meticulous principles and controlled practices, before being bottled, labelled and matured. During the winemaking process, no biochemical additives are allowed, also; only half the amount of Sulphur content of conventional wine is permitted, subsequently producing a much healthier wine for you to enjoy on your table.
The delicious range of healthier, organic wines of superb quality and superior taste that ends up in your glass was, therefore, cultivated and produced to the highest avant-garde standards, and with a remarkable regard for the earth, the local inhabitants and above all, for you as the discerning wine lover, who cares about physical well-being, refreshment as well as universal enjoyment. In pursuit of this, Don Pino organic wines strives to bring to your family table a highly enjoyable, cultivated organic wine, with structure, character and personality, but at a fraction of the cost.
DOES ORGANIC WINE HAVE ANY HEALTH BENEFITS?
It is widely accepted that wine is probably one of the oldest and most celebrated beverages known to mankind. Early writings and records dating as far back as 4,000 years refer to the dietary, nutritive and therapeutically remedial uses of wine. It has been ingested as a tonic and medicine, applied as a disinfectant, utilized as part of various religious ceremonies, as well as, a prominent component in social life. It is, therefore, no surprise that the many salubrious and beneficial effects of wine have become so celebrated and legendary. However, maintaining a health-conscious standard of living without giving up that well-deserved glass of wine in comparison to the adverse effects of fermentation and alcohol on the body, has left many former wine lovers in dismay, desperate for an alternative. The fantastic news is this, there is an alternative; think about switching to organic wine. You have heard of white wine and red wine, well evidently, now we have "green" wine. With more people turning towards organically grown products, alcoholic beverages and wines are the next frontier to be occupied in the pursuit of living a healthy lifestyle.
Reaching for organic wines to fill our glasses, more often than not, should come as no surprise though. Given the fact that the majority of cultivated grapes are amongst some of the highest, pesticide-laden produce in the agricultural sector today, it is clear to see why. However with excellent reason, it may well be much healthier for us in the long run. In general, organically cultivated crops contained substantially more nutrients such as Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Phosphorus but significantly fewer Nitrates and Sulphites than conventional crops. There is confirmed evidence that organic grapes also have higher levels of Resveratrol and more antioxidants. Resveratrol is a compound found in red grapes that have been indicated to be beneficial to one's health by drastically lowering cholesterol and instrumental in averting cell oxidation, an essential process in the combat against heart disease, cancer, and other modern-day life conditions and illnesses.
Moreover, organic wine has been discovered to offer even more health benefits than traditional wine, as it contains approximately half the Sulphites of conventional wine, which is fantastic news if you are susceptible to these food additives. Sulphur dioxide can produce allergic reactions, especially in asthmatics, and some even argue that it causes severer hangovers. Evidently, wines that contain fewer Sulphites will also be healthier for your body. If social-awareness, perceived healthy living, or sensitivity drives the motivation to Sulphites, then organic wines will foreseeably become worth seeking out. Furthermore, thanks to the modernization in the organic wine industry, this exciting move will affect consumers on a highly personal level. Inasmuch as with the majority of organic products, organic wines come with several health benefits worth contemplating when making your purchase.
HOW ORGANIC WINE FARMING SUPPORTS THE EARTH
Organic wine farming necessitates the universal production of wine grapes while expanding and perfecting the well-being of the agricultural ecology. While some of the processes that are used in this instance are similarly to be found in the incorporated production of wine, organically cultivated wine farming is dissimilar in that all artificially added and synthetic inputs are prohibited, and the prominence falls on boosting the fertility of the soil. Organic wineries rely on natural fertilisers, like manure, seaweed, composts, and teas, for botanical and soil conditions along with other macrobiotic procedures. Naturally no mechanical equipment or machinery is implemented to harvest the grapes, as they are handpicked. The elementary idea behind organic wine is that the production of wine from grapes, grown without insecticides, synthetic chemicals, weed killers, and other chemical fertilisers, is better for both the planet, as well as, for the wine consumer. Not just because these elements can ruin the soil and damage the plant but, that those trace elements can end up in the wine as deposits, as well as, residues.
Cultivated organic processes are centred on traditional, common sense, agricultural techniques, which are not, detrimental or harmful to people or the natural environment. The secret to the success of organic cultivation is in maintaining a naturally balanced, verdant, fertile soil. Strong, healthy soil tends to produce a wholesome, healthy vine capable of fighting-off disease. Organic grapes are grown, handled and processed using renewable resources with soil and water conservation practises to procure the richest, most robust grapes possible. This attitude stems from our deep appreciation, respect, obligation and commitment to the natural environment, the people contributing in the production of our wine and our consumers who will finally experience and enjoy our wine.