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Organic wine

Organic wines are made from grapes grown in organic vineyards, and are processed using methods that keep chemical intervention to a minimum. This means that, strictly speaking, organic wine is not necessarily totally organic. Sulphites are needed to protect growing grapes from fungal attack, to preserve and stabilise wine in the bottle, and are used in both conventional and organic wine production.

The difference lies in the fact that organic producers keep the use of sulphites to a minimum, with levels approaching a third of those used in conventional wine production. The lower levels of sulphur are suspected of being the reason why organic wine has a reputation for being hangover-free.

There is currently no agreed standard for what constitutes "organic wine", and organic certification agencies are in the process of addressing this issue. In the meantime, examine the labels on organic wine bottles and look for indications that organic grapes are the main ingredient.

For those of you who are particularly sensitive to sulphites, organic wine specialists can tell you which wines contain the least sulphur.

Fortified wines

Organic port, sherry and fruit wines such as ginger, elderflower and blackcurrant wine are also now becoming more widely available. Many of these are produced in the UK, therefore providing a bonus in terms of boosting the local economy.

Organic spirits

While not so widely available as organic wine, organic spirits are available through specialist suppliers. The production process for organic spirits does not differ widely from conventional production. The main difference lies in the use of organic raw materials.

 

 

Featured organic wine suppliers

Abel & Cole - The Greener Grocer

Tel: 08452 62 62 62
Website: www.abel-cole.co.uk
Email: organics@abel-cole.co.uk

Ethically sourced organic fruit and vegetables, bread, milk, meat, wine and much more! We deliver to many parts of the UK – check our website to see if we deliver to you.

Abel & Cole


Divine Fine Wines

240 Stratford Rd, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3AE
Tel: 0121 436 7558
Website: www.divinefinewines.co.uk
Email: divinefinewines@btinternet.com

We have an extensive range of high-quality organic wines within our portfolio, several having received prestigious awards and/or critical acclaim.

Divine Fine Wines


Ethical Fine Wines

Cambrian House, 51 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6AD
Tel: 01454 313300
Website: www.ethicalwine.com
Email: info@ethicalwine.com

Ethical Fine Wines sources quality wines from all over the world that not only taste delicious but are also produced in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

Ethical Fine Wines


Festival Wines

Po Box 5088, Brighton & Hove
BN52 9BZ
Tel: 0800 0242969
Fax: 0870 0554076
Website: www.festivalwines.co.uk
Email: ben@festivalwines.co.uk

We are a small business importing and retailing Organic, Biodynamic and Vegan wines.

Festival Wines


Organic Champagne

Organic Champagne, Upper Floor, 5 Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HE
Tel: 01242 244620
Website: www.organic-champagne.co.uk
Email: sales@organic-champagne.co.uk

Organic Champagne is a specialist online organic retailer. We only provide organic drinks for retail customers through our website.

Organic Champagne


Organic Wine Pure

Tel: 0049 7071 82011 (Germany)
Website: http://www.organicwinepure.com
Email: hartl@weinpur.de

Established in 1983, Weinhaus Hartl is Germany's first and oldest independent importer and retailer of pure organic wines. Delivery service to the UK.

Organic Wine Pure


Organico

Fisherbeck Mill, Old Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DH
Tel: 01539 431122
Website: www.organi.co.uk

For over a decade we have been importing wine exclusively and direct from the vineyard, to sell in our retail shop based in the Lake District. We have over 230 wines and the majority are exclusive to ourselves.

Organico


Pageant Wines

12 Pageant Place, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9BX
Tel: 01728 622018
Website: www.pageantwines.com
Email: sales@pageantwines.com

Pageant Wines is East Anglia's organic and biodynamic wine specialist. Most of our wines are suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans and we offer nationwide delivery to your door.

Pageant Wines


Pure Wine Ltd

Pure Wine Ltd, Ocean House, 51 Alcantara Crescent, Southampton SO14 3HR
Tel:  0844 800 9157
Fax:  05600 758 168
Website: www.purewine.co.uk
Email: contact@purewine.co.uk

Pure Wine Ltd has organic wines from across the world and most are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

The Pure Wine Company


Sedlescome Organic Vineyard

Cripp's Corner, Sedlescombe, East Sussex TN32 5SA
Tel: 01580 380715
Fax: 01580 830122
Website: www.englishorganicwine.co.uk
Email: sales@sedorganicwines.netscapeonline.co.uk

Organic wines, fruit wines, ciders and fruit juices.

Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard


SIP Wine Ltd

27 Albert Road, Brighton, BN1 3RN
Tel: 01273 821769
Website: www.sipwine.co.uk
Email: ben@sipwine.co.uk

Specialists in naturally made wines from Small Independent Producers, providing the highest quality wines that are made using organically and biodynamically grown grapes.

SIP Wine Ltd


The Green Cellar

Tel: 07786 286156
Website: www.thegreencellar.co.uk
Email: emma@thegreencellar.co.uk

Specialist importer of oganic Champagne and wines from Europe.

The Green Cellar


The Sussex Wine Company

Farncombe House, 16 Market Street, Lewes, East Sussex,
BN7 2NB
Tel / Fax: 01273 477205
Website: www.thesussexwinecompany.co.uk
E-mail: sales@thesussexwinecompany.co.uk

The wines that we offer give you the choice of drinking certified, clean wines that are produced in harmony with the earth and are great drinking to boot!

The Sussex Wine Company


Vine Organic

Vine Organic Ltd, Lord Hope Building, 141 St James Road, Glasgow, G4 0LT
Tel: 0141 3038204
Fax: 0141 5523886
Website: www.vineorganic.co.uk
Email: info@vineorganic.co.uk

Vine Organic Ltd is Scotland's premier independent wine merchant specialising in organic wine and fairtrade wines.

Vine Organic



Vinceremos Organic Wines

74 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7JD
Tel: 0800 1073086
Fax: 0113 2884566
Website: www.vinceremos.co.uk
Email: info@vinceremos.co.uk

Organic wine, beer, cider, spirits and juice.

Vinceremos Organic Wines


Vintage Roots

Freepost, Reading, Berkshire, RG22 9ZZ
Tel: 0800 980 4992
Fax: 0118 976 1998
Website: www.vintageroots.co.uk
Email: info@vintageroots.co.uk

Organic wines available in mixed cases.

Vintage Roots Organic Wine


Vin Vert Limited

Pembroke House, 7 Brunswick square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Tel: 07891 600493
Fax: 01249 720720   
Website: www.vinvert.co.uk
Email: sales@vinvert.co.uk

Vin Vert imports French organic and biodynamic wines from small independent producers and sells to the public via their website. We also have great trade rates and wholesale to restaurants and retail outlets. All our producers are certified organic or biodynamic by the EU.

Vin Vert Limited


Wines Naturally

81 Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HD
Tel: 01332 511232
Website: http://www.winesnaturally.co.uk
Email: enquiries@winesnaturally.co.uk

Family run business supplying an extensive range of exquisite organic and biodynamic wines and spirits, delivered to your door.

Wines Naturally


Buy Organics

54 Broadcroft Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 1PF
Tel: 0208 952 1424
Website: www.buyorganics.co.uk
Email: mail@buyorganics.co.uk

The finest organic products on-line, natural skin care, toiletries, cosmetics, eczema remedies; pregnancy & baby, clothing; mattresses, herbs & spices, wine & beer, gift ideas. Ethical, organic shopping made easy & safe.

Buy Organics

 

 

 

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