González Byass Announces Organic Certified Bottling for its Chilean Portfolio
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Gonzalez Byass has recently announced the first-ever Ecocert certified organic wine for its Casablanca Valley, Chile-based Viñedos Veramonte: the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc. Its other Chilean labels include Ritual, Primus, and Neyen. Veramonte is believed to be thGonzález Byass Announces Organic Certified Bottling for its Chilean Portfolio
Gonzalez Byass has recently announced the first-ever Ecocert certified organic wine for its Casablanca Valley, Chile-based Viñedos Veramonte: the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc. Its other Chilean labels include Ritual, Primus, and Neyen. Veramonte is believed to be the standard bearer within the Gonzalez Byass gamut of Chilean labels. The release is the onset of what will eventually lead to a 100 percent organic/biodynamic stable of all its Chilean wines, as per the PR Newswire release.“The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc was certified by Ecocert, the France-based inspection and certification body that is considered the benchmark in organic certification worldwide. Considered the definitive expert and pioneer in organic food certifications, Ecocert is an independent body recognized by international public authorities. They offer worldwide inspection and certification services according to public regulations or private standards,” states the release.In 2018, winemaker Sofia Araya took charge as Head Winemaker, receiving the reins from her mentor Rodrigo Soto. The duo spent six years putting in place the organic methods, which has eventually lead to this important development of certification.So far, if not less, 500 hectares of total vineyards have been given the organic certificate, and 2020 will witness the first-ever Veramonte vintage with Demeter’s Biodynamic Certification for all its vineyards. In Chile, roughly 5,000 hectares of plantation is done with organic grapes. In other words, it means roughly 10 percent of organic grapes in the Chile region are at present from Viñedos Veramonte.“At Veramonte, quality compost application was implemented to increase soil biodiversity, using stems and pomace collected during harvest season. Cover cropping in between vineyard rows improved soil structure, reduced erosion, and added key nutrients for vines. Animal husbandry was introduced in the form of a flock of sheep, in order to help with minimal impact grass mowing (as well as to obtain healthy manure),” states the release.According to the release, native yeast fermentations as well as minimal intervention makes the process of naturally made wine from vine to bottle, possible.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at its brands and products. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more