Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian ... we have something for everyone!
The differences can be confusing but we hope this explanation will help: an Organic wine is a wine made from grapes that have been grown without the use of artificial or synthetic chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides; a Biodynamic wine means that the grapes are farmed biodynamically and that the winemaker did not make the wine with any common manipulations such as yeast additions or acidity adjustments; and a Sustainable Producer is someone committed to using methods that reduce soil erosion, pesticide dependency and loss of biodiversity (for example providing owl boxes and raptor perches in vineyards to maintain ecological control of mice!).
The type of fining agent used in creating wine will determine whether it is awarded Vegan-Friendly status (no animal-derivative agent is used i.e. the winemaker may use Bentonie Clay) or Vegetarian-Friendly status (the use of egg white or casein - a milk product) or neither (where gelatin, isinglass or chitosan may be used).
A Sulphite free wine? Unfortunately, there is no true “sulphite free wine” or “sulphur free wine” as very low levels are naturally produced during fermentation. But for those of you sensitive to sulphur, we suggest trying a Natural, Organic or Biodynamic wine who's 'sulphite-status' is lower than most.
Natural wine is wine made with minimal chemical and technological intervention, both in growing grapes and making them into wine. The term is used to distinguish such wine from organic wine and biodynamic wine because of differences in cellar practices. So there we go - now you are in the know!
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2023 Man Meets Mountain, Malbec, Mendoza
Regular price £11.49"Great things are done when men and mountains meet, this is not done by jostling in the street”.
Tasting Notes
The quest for higher quality has seen Argentina's most ambitious winemakers push into the Andes foothills where the higher altitude and meagre soils produce the finest grapes. Man Meets Mountain celebrates those that face up to and conquer the challenges posed by nature and brings to you a harmonious Malbec, packed full of blueberry, blackcurrant and plum and a complex and delicious finish.
Producer
"Great things are done when men and mountains meet, this is not done by jostling in the street”.
The quest for higher quality has seen Argentina's most ambitious winemakers push into the Andes foothills where the higher altitude and meagre soils produce the finest grapes. Man Meets Mountain is one of our own production projects in Argentina made in conjunction with our consultant winemaker Sebastian San Martin.
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel tanks and concrete vats. Traditional red wine fermentation with commercial yeasts, open tank pump overs and the fermentation conducted at 28ºC.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.5 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Ageing in Barrels | No Oak Ageing |
| Suggested Serving Temp | Between 16°C and 18°C. |
| Food Matches | Delicious with all barbequed and grilled red meats. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
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2022 Cinco Fincas, Malbec, Mendoza
Regular price £10.49A very quaffable, easy drinking malbec which will absolutely have you reaching for another glass!
Tasting Notes
This malbec has copious amounts of blackberry, plum and cherry, this is super juicy, bright and fresh. Rounded tannins make this soft on the palate with a fresh finish.
Producer
A blend of five vineyards, the selection process was rigorous in determining which parcels of fruit would make the cut for this wine.
Working with local growers from across the Mendozan region it is clear the result was worth the effort. A quintessential Argentine Malbec packed with fruit and freshness at an incredible price
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested from a number of premium vineyards and estates around Mendoza prior to pressing at the winery. The vineyards sit in the appellation of Medrano in Mendoza at around 350 metres above sea level. Vines are planted at a density of 4000 vines per hectare in a semi desert like position, located close to the Tunyan river, this moderates the climate a little.. Soils are deep and sandy and the vines they support are around 10 years old and trained vertically with Guyot pruning.
The wine is fermented in concrete vats with 30% whole berries, with a mix of pigage and pumping over especially at the beginning of fermentation. Aged on the fine lees, this produces a wine that is superb value for mon
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Ageing in Barrels | No Oak Ageing |
| Suggested Serving Temp | Between 16°C and 18°C. |
| Food Matches | An excellent choice with grilled meats, chilli and spicy vegetable stew. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
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ALT Sparkling Organic Rosé 0% Alc
Regular price £10.99Our Rosé is the highest rated non-alcoholic wine ever with 98/100 points.
Tasting Notes
Alt. Sparkling Organic Rosé is a fresh and aromatic non-alcoholic sparkling rosé wine made with 100% Tempranillo grapes from sandy and calcareous soils in the middle of Spain.
Crisp acidity & strong effervescence with hints of summer berries & watermelon accompanied by an aromatic aroma.
Dry, Fruity, Mellow. Notes of Summer berries, Citrus peel & Aromatic spice.
What makes us different? From the Producer...
Award-Winning
Both of our wines reached the very top in this year's International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC 2022). Our Rosé is the highest rated non-alcoholic wine ever with 98/100 points.
Organic
We're proud to say that ALT. Chardonnay & Rosé are both certified Organic, meaning that we've gone through rigirous quality control and supply chain checks to ensure that our grapes are sourced from 100% organic wine growers.
Dry
Our wines have an extremely low sugar level. We do not need to add a lot of sugar to bring out a good taste, since we focus on raw materials with high quality and an uncompromising production process.
Vegan
ALT. is filtered using cross-flow filtration where as it's commonplace in the wine industry to use egg white. After filtration, the liquid then goes through patented aroma recovery so that the finished wine is complex & delicious.
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Tempranillo |
| Country | Spain |
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Alcohol content
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0% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 0 units |
| Type | Alcohol-Free |
| Calories |
16 calories per 100ml |
| Sugar |
4g per 100ml |
| Food Matches |
This goes just as well for food as for parties. Perfect as an aperitif, and preferably with salmon, chicken, salads, hummus, quinoa, soft cheese and snacks. |
| Origin | Spain |
2023 Camarada Malbec
Regular price £9.99A wine with a conscience! It was bottled using only clean and renewable energy. So you can drink this wine and know that it didn’t ‘cost the earth’ (in more ways than one).
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich and vibrant with notes of blueberry and blackberry on the nose.
Palate
This Malbec is well-balanced with lush fruit flavours of boysenberry and brambles, complimented by hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and spice with a long, spicy finish.
Production
Grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of March and delivered to the winery in the same day. Stems are removed, then traditional fermentation at 22-24C for 6 - 10 days. Grapes are crushed using gentle pneumatic bag presses. Malolactic fermentation takes place to give organoleptic complexity to the wine. 50% of the wine is aged in new inner-staves for 5 months (70% French Oak and 30% American Oak) and micro-oxygenation.
Did you know?
The province of Mendoza is larger than England!
Alan's Personal Tasting Notes
"Wow - this is stunning - I bought it because it hits a price point between entry toro Pintado/ steakmaket and the more premium la Linda/quinde etc. if ever a wine was needed to demonstrate ‘bang for buck’ - this is it!! Delicious red and black fruits with great balance, complexity and length - this is close to knocking quinde off my ‘best Malbec’ trophy in our range - Almost but not quite but it is much better value!! 17/20 for taste/flavour but 20/20 for value!!" November 2022
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
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Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Suggested Serving Temp | Between 15°C and 18°C. |
| Features | Vegan, Vegetarian approved & Sustainable practises |
| Food Matches | It may be a cliché but this big red will go very well with a medium-rare sirloin steak, served with peppercorn sauce or other grilled meats, and pastas. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Mendoza |
