ORGANIC WINES – £15 OR LESS
Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2019, Chile (£7.50, Sainsbur y’s)
A plush pinot noir with excellent eco credentials – from the Ecocert winery to the label made from recycled paper – this little cracker from Cono Sur really highlights the quality and fruit-driven value of Chilean pinot noir. It shows lovely cherry, raspberry and strawberry aromas, concentrated flavours punctuated with earthy tones, and a touch of spice adding to its complexity.
Adnams Provence Rosé 2019, France (£10.99, Adnams)
It has exquisite aromas of dried flowers. So much so, you can almost sense the stunning lavender fields and picture the untamed countryside. The winemaker, Emmanuelle Baude, has a reputation for being passionate about her vineyard – and it really shows in this beautiful rosé, marked by succulent red fruits, a wonderful purity and charming, silky texture.
Agricola Fuster Dardell Organic Red 2019, Terra Alta, Spain (£10.99, or £8.99 Mix Six, Majestic)
From old vine garnacha and shiraz – for a generous, vivid wine with complex, savoury, spicy layers, framed by some playful smokiness and smooth, rounded tannins.
Purato Grillo Spumante, Italy (£11.99, Ocado)
Luckily for sparkling wine lovers, the organic fairy tale extends to the world of fizz – and it’s immediately clear this certified organic, vegan-friendly spumante feels like a breath of fresh air with its beautifully balanced bubbles that radiate freshness. It’s drier than prosecco, with delicate florals on the nose and an appealing herbal note among the light, citrusy fruit. Bellissimo!