made from 100% certified organic Prosecco Grapes. The grapes are handpicked and vinified using the Italian Charmat method, with temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and secondary fermentation in sealed tanks for 30 days. The wine's color is pale straw-yellow with greenish tinges. The nose has a delicate, fruity characteristic, and the taste is well-orchestrated, palatable and pleasant. Prosecco is ideal as an aperitif, dessert or holiday toast, as well as with a snack, or served with cold first courses including seafood and light pasta dishes. This wine won a Gold Medal at the 2008 Denver International Wine Competition and was rated an 88 by

Wine & Spirits magazine.

Outstanding Wine Ratings  

No Sulfite Added wines are increasingly popular with U.S. consumers and we are delighted to announce that there will be additional USDA Certified Organic NSAs joining our family of wines in 2011.

 

From Chateau de Lagarde in the Bordeaux region of France comes L'Authentique - Bordeaux's first USDA Certified Organic NSA wine.

From Spain's oldest estate winery Bodegas Iranzo in the Utiel-Requena region of Spain comes Spartico Rosé - first USDA Certified Organic NSA Rosé from Spain. Spartico Rosé is made from Spain's famed Bobal grape and joins Spartico Tempranillo in their NSA line.

 

And finally, our partners at La Cantina Pizzolato add to their NSA collection with USDA Certified Organic NSA Prosecco Pizzolato and NSA White.

For more information please contact Edward Field ed@naturalmerchants.com.  

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A recent Spanish study, completed with assistance by one of our winery partners, Bodegas Iranzo, found that wines made from organic grapes contain more natural antioxidants. Researchers from School of Agricultural Engineering and Natural Habitats (ETSIAMN) of the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV) conducted the study in conjunction with several wineries in the Valencia region. The findings were presented at the Second Symposium of Quality and Organic Food Industry: Viticulture and Rural Development held in Spain.

Study coordinator, María Dolores Saigon said "...wine made with organic grapes is more beneficial to human health since it provides a greater amount of polyphenols-antioxidants that prevent aging."  This is the second Spanish study that indicates a higher level of antioxidants can be found in organic grapes. The first was published in January 2005 in the Journal of Food Science.

This is a significant study that shows a strong indication that organic wines are healthier than conventional. While we have always believed that grapes grown without the use of pesticides are naturally better for your body, this is another fantastic piece of research that shows a secondary health benefit.

The 43rd American Wine Society National Conference was held November 11 - 13 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they featured outstanding wines, educational sessions, wine dinners, wine judging training, and tasting sessions. L DE LAGARDE BORDEAUX had the honor of being the only wine made with organic grapes to be selected for the prestigious Bordeaux Wine Tasting session which drew nearly 500 attendees. The wine was a big success amongst the attendees of the tasting session.