So-called "alternative wines" can be organic, biodynamic, natural, sustainable, or without added sulfites. A global survey reveals which markets show potential.
Can rosé ever be considered fine wine? Gérard Bertrand not only thinks so, he launched the most expensive rosé in the world to prove it. Now he’s got his sights set on orange wine, as Robert Joseph reports.
Robert Joseph gained a reputation for being very critical of natural wine, but he's been keeping a watchful eye on its evolution. And encountered a few surprises along the way.
Natural wines were, for a long time, associated with individual, iconoclast producers who saw the corporate wine giants as the enemy. Now one of those giants has moved onto their turf.
France’s leading organic fair, Millésime Bio celebrated a 30th edition in Montpellier this week that was as successful as the 2019 one before the interruption of the pandemic.
Natural wine is no longer seen as a fad. As the quality has improved a growing number of restaurants and retailers are now listing at least a few orange wines, Pet Nats and zero-SO2 examples. The la Dive Bouteille fair in Saumur in the Loire claims to be the biggest natural wine event in the world, and showcases wines from France and elsewhere.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
