Natural Wine
4 articles
Organic, Biodynamic, or Natural? What Each Green Wine Label Actually Guarantees
Understand the difference between legally certified organic and biodynamic wines and the uncertified philosophy of natural wine. Knowing these distinctions helps decode wine labels and make informed choices.
Wild Yeast and Wine Flavor: How a Two-Stage Relay Builds a Natural Wine's Aroma
Natural wines develop complex aromas through a two-stage relay of indigenous yeasts, where early-acting non-Saccharomyces like Hanseniaspora shape the wine's profile before Saccharomyces cerevisiae completes fermentation. This sequential activity layers distinct metabolic byproducts, building the wine's layered aromatic character.
Decoding Natural Wine: A Guide to Understanding Terroir, Minimal Intervention, and Diverse Styles
Natural wine embodies a philosophy of minimal intervention to authentically express terroir, leading to diverse styles like Orange Wine, Pét-Nat, and Glou Glou. This guide helps readers understand and confidently select these unique wines.
Understanding Natural Wine Production: Techniques and Flavor Impacts
Natural wine production emphasizes minimal intervention, using organic farming, wild yeasts, and reduced additives to express grape and terroir characteristics. Techniques like carbonic maceration, skin contact, and lees aging, along with avoiding fining, filtering, and excessive sulfites, contribute to the unique flavors, textures, and appearances of natural wines.