{"id":10835,"date":"2018-11-01T11:06:27","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T11:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pullthecork.co.uk\/?p=10835"},"modified":"2021-08-19T14:20:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T13:20:46","slug":"what-is-sustainable-winemaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pullthecork.co.uk\/what-is-sustainable-winemaking\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Sustainable Winemaking?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, what is sustainable winemaking? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sustainable winemaking is the catch-all term for several winemaking practices that minimise damage to the environment and, as a result, the end consumer. In most cases, this means that the winemaker will use only organic products and pesticides in their vineyards eschewing the use of chemical solutions.<\/p>\n

Difference between organic and natural winemaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Organic winemaking is the top level of low-intervention winemaking, whereby as little as possible is done or added to the grapes in order to allow them to express themselves and their terroir. At its most extreme is natural winemaking (or non-intervention winemaking) where nothing (not even yeasts or sulphur) are added to ferment and preserve the juice!<\/p>\n

What is biodynamic winemaking?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Biodynamic winemaking (based on the studies of Austrian philosopher\u00a0Rudolf Steiner) goes off on a slight tangent in treating the vineyard as one whole ecosystem and by ensuring it is healthy, balanced and in sync with nature and the moon can offer the very best fruit.<\/p>\n

Recently we wrote, “What is Biodynamic Farming<\/a> In The Vineyard?” I still believe this is a focal point when talking about sustainability in wine.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Biodynamic Agricultural Association<\/a>\u00a0describes it as the following:<\/p>\n

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In biodynamic farming, the strategy is not to feed the plant but instead to feed the soil.\u00a0That way you get a more consistent growth cycle, and the vines are much stronger and also have a higher disease resistance, which for the farmer is a huge priority. A plant that can root itself in good soil will follow the cycles of nature very closely; break bud at the spring equinox, flower at the summer solstice, harvest close to the fall equinox, and have dormancy close to winter solstice. All of these activities are manipulated when you use artificial fertilizers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Best Sustainable Wines from Pull The Cork\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At Pull The Cork we have an abundance of sustainably farmed wines, so let us show you some fine examples.<\/p>\n

Viniterra wines\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Viniterra<\/strong> is a multi-award winning winery, consistently bagging awards including the \u2018Best Malbec of the year<\/strong>\u2019 from IWSC<\/strong> in 2016, and Double Gold<\/strong> at the CWSA<\/strong> in 2014. Describing their terroir as \u201can inexhaustible source of inspiration and treasure\u201d, Viniterra\u2019s philosophy screams of a relationship with their vineyard more passionate than any old Shakespearian star-crossed lovers. With a deep understanding of their soils, their climate, fifty years of winemaking experience and a whopping 1,020m of altitude, their biodynamic and natural wines<\/a> are as amazing as you could imagine.<\/p>\n

Located in Luj\u00e1n de Cuyo, a zone recognized worldwide as Tierra del Malbec, Viniterra produces its wines looking for the highest quality.\u00a0Their grapes come from the area of Agrelo, Luj\u00e1n de Cuyo, the upper area of the Mendoza River.\u00a0Viniterra produces a wide range of varietals: Malbec<\/a>, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah<\/a>, Merlot<\/a>, Chardonnay and Torront\u00e9s, as well as being a pioneer in the development of innovative varietals such as Carm\u00e9n\u00e8re<\/strong> and Pinot Grigio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To make your wine choosing much easier, we already combined some white wines, especially Chardonnay with amazing meals. Be sure to explore our list of Chardonnay food pairing<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The\u00a0Viniterra Serie Malbec<\/strong> is a wine with an intense red ruby colour with a violet nose. It is a clean-cut wine with varietal aromas, which evidences the presence of mature red fruit, spices and marked notes of vanilla and coffee, resulting from its ageing in oak barrels. It has a persistent and balanced finish. Oh and by the way, for the best Malbec in the world, it’s only \u00a310.80!<\/p>\n

Go beyond Austria\u2019s Gr\u00fcner Veltliner with Gut Oggau wines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although Gr\u00fcner Veltliner<\/a> is the most popular and loved Austrian wine, the country’s wine producing industry has been in the spotlight for quote some time. Younger generations of winemakers in Austria have been experimenting with old and modern techniques, producing exquisite sustainable, natural and organic wines – red, white, rose or orange wines<\/a> – that have been praised for their aroma, taste and quality.<\/p>\n

Learn how to pair organic wine with tasty meals, explore our list of food and organic wine pairings<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One such example is Gut Oggau<\/a>. Eduard and Stephanie produce premium natural and sustainable wines in the restored 17th-century winery in Oggau where they combine various organic grape varieties, including Gr\u00fcner Veltliner, but also Welschriesling, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Gew\u00fcrtzraminer. Each of their wine is specific in taste and even more specific in “identity” as each bottle of wine features a fictional family member.<\/p>\n

To start exploring their wines, we recommend you experience either the energetic children – Atanasius<\/a> (Gut Oggau Weinland Atanasius 2018) or Theodora<\/a> (Gut Oggau Weinland Theodora 2018), which are\u00a0forthright, light, and energetic or taste their stronger bodied parents such as Timotheus. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Gut Oggau Weinland Timotheus 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n