In recent years, eco-wines have begun to open up a field in the wine industry in Spain and in many other countries. It is a product that is characterized by putting into practice sustainable actions in its different stages of production, from the cultivation of the grape to the winery. Have you heard of it? We are about to show you some things you can’t miss about eco-wines.
Contents
- 1 Essential information you can’t miss about eco-wines
- 2 What differentiates an eco-wine from a traditional one?
- 3 Requirements in vineyard for eco-wines
- 4 Warehouse requirements
- 5 Don’t miss some of the wineries that have eco-wines in Cádiz
- 6 Some names and pictures of eco-wines and bottles you must know!
Essential information you can’t miss about eco-wines
The purpose of the wine companies that are committed to this product is to promote the organic farming, that is, one that is respectful of the environment and the environments where the wine is made.
Currently there are several products that follow these requirements. Just take a look at the markets to find fruits, vegetables, legumes or dairy products, among others, that they market under this label.
The wines that are made within the framework of organic farming must have the certificate of the corresponding entities. To be able to circulate in the market with this designation, it is a must that they carry a label that certifies their environmental commitment and sustainable practices.
What differentiates an eco-wine from a traditional one?
Some of the traditional wines, although they do not have the organic designation, are made under practices that respect the environment. However, what makes organic wine truly different is that the control is carried out throughout the production chain, not only in the cultivation. To give us an idea of how organic wine producers work, we will tell you some of the characteristics of its production:
-They use natural fertilizers for the vineyards.
-They have prohibited the use of damaged grapes in the harvesting process.
-The cultivation plots do not contain pesticides or chemical additives, which makes the grapes healthier.
-They can’t use machinery during sowing or harvesting, including tractors for plowing. The whole process is manual.
-During clarification, carbon levels should be minimal.
-They have to make the stoppers of the bottles of natural cork.
-Labels must clearly specify the ingredients of the wine and its production process.
Requirements in vineyard for eco-wines
The organic wine comes from ecologically grown grapes, they have not allowed the use of agro-toxins either on the farmland or in the vineyards. Organic vineyards are free of any type of chemical.
In other words, we can rest assured that these products are not harmful. Yes, even though they still have allowed the use of some other options in the treatment of vineyards, some winegrowers have even dispensed with these treatments.
In organic vineyards they neither use chemical fertilizers nor mineral fertilizers. They choose different organic fertilizer options, such as fertilizing with animal manure, biomass generated by the vineyard and vegetable compost from various sources.
Warehouse requirements
Regarding the production of wine in the warehouse, they have prohibited certain practices
The maximum level of sulphites allowed is lower than that of conventional wines. The maximum authorized is 100 mg / liter for reds and 150 mg / liter for whites. Compared to the 200 mg / liter authorized for conventional wines (white or red). Organic wine excludes the use of genetically modified organisms, at any time and place in the production process.
Don’t miss some of the wineries that have eco-wines in Cádiz
–Bodegas Forlong
–Cooperativa Albarizas
–Bodega Maurer & Sons
–Barbadillo
-Viña Balbaina
Some names and pictures of eco-wines and bottles you must know!
-Esencia de la torre (Viña Balbaina)
-Terralba (Cooperativa Albarizas)
-Peter Maurer Petit Verdot (Bodega Maurer & Sons)
-Peter Maurer Pinot Noir (Bodega Maurer & Sons)
-Patinegro (Barbadillo)
Did you imagine that so much could fit in a simple glass bottle? Now that you know its benefits, both for health and for our environment, we invite you to try it and tell us which ones are your favorites! Don’t forget to visit our Discovery Sherry Experience if you want to really live this adventure at your best! Who can resist a glass of socially responsible wine?