vin nature & vin vivant
Vin nature is a wine made exclusively from healthy, pure grapes, completely free from chemicals and synthetic products. It undergoes no corrections, with only naturally occurring sulfites from the grapes themselves. I have always enjoyed wines made without intervention, staying away from the conventional industrial enological approach. I find wines made with conventional techniques quite boring-they all seem alike. You'd have to study hard to distinguish a Grüner Veltliner from Kamptal and an Albariño from the O Rosal subzone in Rías Baixas in a blind tasting. On the other hand, the character and expression of the terroir shine through intensely, even if there's some degree of volatile acidity (V.A.), a natural byproduct of fermentation that, in small amounts, can add vibrancy and complexity. Similarly, hints of Brettanomyces (Brett), a wild yeast, can introduce earthy, spicy, or animalistic notes that contribute to a wine's depth. These elements elevate the wine and enhanc...