Behind the Cork™ - Veramonte 100% Organic Wines

Veramonte 100% Organic Wines

As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, here are the perfect 100% organic wines to celebrate with from Veramonte. These wines are from organically farmed vineyards in Chile. Veramonte follows organic practices throughout their estate, ensuring optimum conditions for vine growth and that the vineyards are sustainable over time. Living, balanced soil produces quality grapes that express the fullest potential of the terroir.

The 2020 Veramonte Organic Sauvignon Blanc ($11.99) is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the Casablanca Valley. It is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the bright, fresh fruit flavors. It is medium-gold in color and aromas of tropical fruit, grapefruit, melon and herbs. This is a dry wine (1.44 G/L RS) that is light and refreshing with flavors of green apple and grapefruit. It has good acidity and a refreshing finish.

The 2018 Veramonte Organic Cabernet Sauvignon ($11.99) is produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Colchagua Valley. It underwent cold maceration for five days in stainless steel tanks and was fermented with native yeasts. After the primary fermentation, the wine is macerated with its skins for another ten days to achieve greater smoothness and intensity of flavor. It was then aged in neutral French oak barrels for eight months. It’s medium-ruby in color with deep, dark fruit aromas. This Cabernet Sauvignon is fruity with flavors of red fruit and sour cherry. Give this young wine a bit of time in a decanter and enjoy!

These Veramonte wines are imported by González Byass USA and distributed nationally. For more information on these wines visit www.GonzalezByassUSA.com Cheers!

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Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received these samples at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Samples Provided by Donna White Communications

Behind the Cork™ - Ca' di Prata Prosecco

Ca’ di Prata Prosecco

Ca’ di Prata Prosecco sparkling wines are produced with a strong committed to quality. By carefully managing their raw materials, their winemaking processes and through special attention to detail, they are able to share these quality products, exclusively made in Italy, with the entire world.

Prata is a community in the Province of Pordenone in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 100 kilometers northwest of Trieste. The Ca’ di Prata Prosecco Brut and Rosé wines are from the village of Prata, famous for the historic tower where people come together to enjoy a glass of Prosecco with family and friends. The Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore comes from Valdobbiadene, the most famous Prosecco region located near the village Prata di Pordenone.

Glera, the primary grape used in the production of Prosecco, is a green-skinned grape variety that has been grown for hundreds of years in the Veneto and Friuli regions of Italy and too is the basis for these three wonderful Prosecco sparkling wines.

The Ca’ di Prata DOC Brut ($15.99) is made from 85% Glera and 15% ‘other varieties.’ According to the winery, the ‘other varieties’ include Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay that gives this Brut “…a complex savory and mineral note which makes it more full-bodied.” This Brut Prosecco is bright and fresh with good acidity and the traditional green apple flavor associated with the Glera grape.

The Ca’ di Prata Extra Dry Prosecco Rosé ($16.99) is produced from 85% Glera and 15% Pinot Noir. It is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its crisp flavors. At the end of fermentation, it is cooled to 0° C and left to rest for a month before being bottled. It is wonderfully light and refreshing with crisp flavors and refreshing acidity.

The Ca’ di Prata Valdobbiadene DOCG Extra Dry ($17.99) is so named for the grapes that come from vineyards in the province of Treviso in the historical area of the DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene. It is also produced from 85% Glera and 15% ‘other varieties.’ It has a golden-straw color with green hints. This too has flavors of golden apple along with a citrus hint and pleasant acidity.

All three of these Prosecco wines are delightful and great values. Look for them! Cheers!

Note: Ca’ di Prata wines are imported by Mack & Schuhle Inc and are distributed nationally.

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Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received these samples at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Samples Provided by Donna White Communications

Behind the Cork™ - Scaia Corvia

2018 Scaia Corvina ($14)

The Scaia project was launched by Tenauta Sant’Antonio in 2006 with the aim of creating wines with a modern style outside the restrictions by Italy’s denomination system. And, this is a fine example of working just outside of those restrictions.

The grapes for this wine are from the eastern part of the Valpolicella region in Italy. But, to be labelled as a Valpolicella, it would need to be comprised of 45 to 95% Corvina. This wine is 100% Corvina, so does not meet the law for a Valpolicella and so it’s labelled as a Corvina varietal.

This Scaia Corvina was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to retain the bright fruit flavors. It underwent Malolactic conversion and then spent six months in the bottle before going to market.

This wine is pale purple in color and very light on the nose with just hints of red fruit aromas. On the palate it remains light with sour cherry flavor, light tannins and nice acidity on the finish.

If you love the cherry flavors of Valpolicella or Chianti, you’ll love this wine. And, at this price, it’s another great fit to be a Behind the Cork™ wine of week. Cheers!

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Disclosure of Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Samples Provided by Katherine Jarvis, The Jarvis Communication Team

Behind the Cork™ - Scaia Garganega / Chardonnay

2019 Scaia Garganega / Chardonnay ($14)

The Scaia project was launched by Tenauta Sant’Antonio in 2006 with the aim of creating wines with a modern style outside the restrictions by Italy’s denomination system. In Veneto dialect, the word “scaia” means a chip of stone, chalk, limestone. So, their name is a tribute to their soil, where a line of unique young wines is produced.

The vineyards for this wine are located in the eastern part of the Valpolicella region, near the Soave region - both of which are in the north-eastern part of Italy.

The wine is produced from 55% Garganega (gar-gah-neh-gah) and 45% Chardonnay. Garganega is best known as the white grape variety used to make Soave and Gambellara in Italy’s Veneto region.

Post-fermentation this wine received batonnage once a week under cold stabilization until it was bottled. It was aged in stainless-steel tanks to preserve it bright fruit flavors, did not undergo Malolactic conversion and spent three months in the bottle before going to market.

This Scaia Garganega/Chardonnay is pale gold in color and has aromas of bright, fresh fruits including yellow apple, tangerine and hints of green herbs. On the palate, the bright fruit flavors of the Garganega shine brightly yet are moderated by the Chardonnay. There are flavors of lemon zest, grapefruit, pineapple and good acidity on the finish with just a touch of saline.

This wine from Scaia is a great value for a tasty wine which is the perfect fit for a Behind the Cork™ wine of week. Chill this one to 50 degrees F and enjoy! Cheers!

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Disclosure of Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Samples Provided by Katherine Jarvis, The Jarvis Communication Team

Behind the Cork™ - Wine Carriers by meori

I recently discovered a bunch of handy carriers for my wines!

These meori collapsible wine carriers come in various different sizes to transport and store your wine and glasses. They are great for transporting wine home from the grocery shopping, or for taking wine to a dinner party, a wine-tasting, or to give to your favorite wine lover. They’re also perfect for the car when traveling on vacation or for all yours stops while visiting wineries.

Each wine carrier holds bottles upright and padded to keep them safe when traveling and holds up to 65 pounds. When folded flat, they are compact & easy to store in the car, pantry, or wine cellar.

The wine carriers and six bottle wine tote each include removable collapsible dividers that are also great for storing and transporting glassware as well as beverages.

The insulated two bottle wine tote keeps your bottles cold. It can hold two bottles, or one bottle and two stemless glasses with a padded layer to keep each glass safe. It also has an adjustable strap and zippered compartment for things like a cork screw or bottle opener.

Check out all these great options from meori on their website. Cheers!

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Disclosure of Sample Submission: I received these samples at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Samples Provided by meori Inc. Seattle WA