Wines for Our Times-May Special-Buy 5 Cases Get 1 Free!
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We know it's tough out there, so we've created our own stimulus package to try and help where we can. During the month of May, purchase five cases of the following wines-all value priced with SRPs under $15-and get one case free. Please contact me directly for more information at ed@naturalmerchants.com (530) 554-2333.
Recovery Reds
1 Case Free with 5!
Stimulus Whites
1 Case Free with 5!
Bail-Out Bubblies
1 Case Free with 5!
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Award Winning Wines
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 Wine Enthusiast continues to favorably rate our fine wines from Giancarlo Ceci.
88-2005 Giancarlo Ceci Parco Marano
Uva di Troia, Castel del Monte
This mature red wine from the Castel del Monte area of Southern Italy is made with 100% Uve di Troia and delivers thick layers of cherry fruit, chocolate fudge and exotic spice (it sees 14 months of oak aging). Its color is rich and saturated and the wine has a polished but ripe finish.
86-2006 Giancarlo Ceci Parco GrandeRed Blend, Castel del Monte.
This hearty blend of Aglianico and Montepulciano offers dusty notes of Graham cracker and old spice. You'll also get ripe tones of cherry fruit, ground cloves and ginger. |
| What is Organic Wine? |
Why Organic Wine?
Nearly 250 different chemicals can be found in the making of conventional wines - chemicals that are not only present in the wine itself, but also affect the soil, vines and the environment as a whole. Europeans have known for centuries that a simple and respectful approach to wine production produces a superior product.
Wines "Made with Organically Grown Grapes"
Organically grown grapes are increasingly being embraced by winemakers due to higher quality grapes, healthier vines and a belief that the resulting wines are superior. Producers of wine that is labeled "Made With Organically Grown Grapes" must adhere to the strict organic rules set by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) and administered by the National Organic Program(NOP) within the USDA. Organic grapes are grown without the use of: most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering or ionizing radiation. In addition, the wine is produced and bottled in a certified-organic facility.
Sulfites in wines Made with Organically Grown Grapes
Sulfur dioxide, a compound formed from sulfur and oxygen, occurs naturally during fermentation in small quantities. Low levels of added sulfites are allowed in wine labeled as "Made With Organically Grown Grapes."
In wines labeled as "Organic" no added sulfites are allowed and naturally-occurring sulfite levels must be under 10 parts per million (ppm). Producers of wine labeled as "Made With Organically Grown Grapes" use the lowest level of sulfites possible to prevent
spoilage and bacterial contamination.
The legal maximum for the combination of natural and added sulfites in wines labeled as "made with organic grapes" is 100 parts per million (ppm) vs. the limit of 350 ppm in conventional wines. All wines sold in the United States that contain any sulfites over 10 ppm must be labeled as "contains sulfites." The average amount of total SO2 found in the bottles of "Wine Made With Organically Grown Grapes" analyzed by the official BATF laboratory is 40ppm (parts per million) for red wines and 60ppm for the white wines.
Additional article of reference:
What Defines Organic Wine Making?
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Greetings!
Organic wines
continue to be hot, even in this slow economy. Our wines are priced right and
the variety is unique to draw in consumers looking for something new.
We have a lot of news to share below about the
world of organic wine, our portfolio and our partnerships.
As always, we look forward to your feedback and suggestions.
Sincerely,
Edward Field
Natural Merchants |
| Organic Wine in the News
Interesting tidbits about organic wines
The New York Times-Mrs. Obama has emerged as a champion of healthful food and
healthful living...and they served organic wine at their first big White House
dinner...
Can Organic Wines Stop the Red Wine Headache?
Atlantis Natural
You know that headache that many people get from drinking red wine? Well
organic wineries will tell you that many people who typically get headaches
from drinking red wine do not experience the same discomfort with organic red
wine.
Organic wine may delay cancer growth
Green Planet.net
Organic wine may delay cancer growth thanks to its specific properties,
according to a study carried out on animals by a research team of the
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at Barcelona University...
Sting Talks Of His Life As A Farmer, Upcoming Release Of Organic Wine
Ecorazzi.com-Rock legend Sting has opened up for
the first time about life on his massive Tuscany farm - a place where he's
resided for most of the last 15 years. Sting tells why his farm is 100%
organic: "I am a farmer who looks after the land to nourish it and not to
plunder it." This year, he will release his first-ever red wines - a
Chianti and a Toscana...
It's Easy Being Green: Wine Goes Organic
Center for American Progress.com-An
increasing number of merchants, bars, and restaurants offer a range of choices
in planet-friendly wines that are made from organically farmed grapes and
sustainable agricultural methods that emphasize water and soil conservation...
Organic wines: good for you and the environment
Chicago Wine Shopping Examiner.com-A few weeks ago, with everyone's panties in
a bunch about St. Patrick's Day and everything being turned green, I was
inspired to start thinking about green wine. No, not like green beer, but wine
that's produced organically, biodynamically or with organic grapes...Since more
and more people are eating more organic food, it's only natural they would also
want to explore organic wine...
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Wines from Our Fine Organic Portfolio in the News
Big Blend Radio-East Drink and Be Merry
Edward Field discusses the ins and outs of organic wines on this national talk radio program.
Organic Wine Time
Cravings: Tampa Tribune
True wine aficionados care about where their grapes come from and how they're grown. Winn-Dixie now offers organic European wines, all of which are less than $20 a bottle...
Winn-Dixie to sell organic wines
Jacksonville Business Journal
Natural Merchants LLC will sell organic wines from around the world in select Winn-Dixie stores as part of the company's effort to offer more natural and organic products. |
Meet the Winemaker-Casa de Mouraz
 Founded in 2000 by Antonio Lopes Ribeiro, Casa de Mouraz, located in Mouraz, area of Tondela, Portugal was the first Dão producer to work organically, and later biodynamically. Dão is one of the most important and prestigious wine areas in Portugal. Casa de Mouraz lies within this old land of steep slopes and small valleys where sinuous streams run, located between the mountain ranges of Estrela and Caramulo.
Cister monks built the monastery of S.Pedro de Mouraz (12th century), giving rise to the farming of vineyards and wine in this region. The holdings consist of several ancient vineyards, some of which are mentioned as wine producers in documents dating back to the 16th century.
The most important varieties planted are Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, and Água Santa for red wines and Malvasia Fina, Bical, Cerceal, and Alvarinho for the whites. This pioneering and innovative project of ecological farmed wine was created to produce authentic wines that express all the richness of their terroir and respect the cycles of nature.
The farm, with 13 hectares, is spread through ten parcels with different soils, altitudes and surroundings. Old and new planted vineyards coexist with the pine-, oak-, chestnut- and cork-tree forests. The soils are predominantly made up of granite and clay, and lie at altitudes ranging from 140 to 400 meters. Sunny sides prevail.
António Lopes Ribeiro, Sara Dionísio & family
Carrying on a family tradition, the year 2000 marked the birth of the CASA de MOURAZ trademark, the first wine produced in the region of Dão, according to the rules of organic farming. The purpose of this pioneering and innovative project of ecological farm wine production is to create authentic and customized wines that express all the richness of its terroir and respect the cycles of nature.
 Vineyard/cellar practices Wines are vinified by vineyards (as a field blend, common throughout Portugal) and not by vine varieties, with the purpose of finding the essence of each terroir.
António and winemaker Carlos Silva
This diversity is reflected upon personality, complexity and unique character of Ribeiro's wines. He emphasizes the use of a gentle technology applying a pneumatic press with controlled cold press and a combination of stainless steel and French oak with a long maceration on the skins for his red wines prior maturation. Ribeiro's wines show all the hallmarks of non-interventionist, natural winemaking.
Contact us for more information about the wines of Casa de Mouraz: Rich@naturalmerchants.com
1-866-324-5333
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| About Natural Merchants
Natural Merchants, LLC is one of North America's leading Importers and Distributors of the finest natural and organic foods and wines direct from the European and Mediterranean regions.
The Natural Merchants Selections program highlights more than 150 carefully selected wines from Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Portugal, grown in unique organic terroir, each vineyard producing clean, fresh superior wines that are both good for the earth and tantalizing for the palate.
Selections from our portfolio of organic wines can be found in natural retail stores and accessed through traditional U.S. wine distributors across the country.
We look forward to hearing from you to help with all of your organic wine needs.
North American OfficeRich Wright
2001 Foothill Blvd., 2C
Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA
Tel: 1.866.324.5333
1.541.582.6200
Fax: 1.541.582.6211
rich@naturalmerchants.com
European Office
Pilar Merono
C/Carmen 10, 1º Izq.
30201 Cartagena SPAIN
Tel: +34.968.32.15.11
Fax: + 34.968.32.15.50
+ 34.902.51.90.09
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