Organic wine
/ɔːˈɡænɪk waɪn/
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Organic wine /ɔːˈɡænɪk waɪn/ is wine made from grapes grown under certified organic farming standards that prohibit synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers, and that follow specific organic rules in the winery. Depending on the country’s regulations, organic wine may also restrict which additives and processing aids can be used and set limits on, or in some cases prohibit, added sulfites.
Examples
- A California producer bottles a USDA‑certified "Organic Wine" Chardonnay: the grapes are farmed without synthetic agrochemicals, all ingredients are certified organic, and no sulfites are added, so the label carries the USDA Organic seal.
- A Spanish winery in Rioja sells a red labeled "vino ecológico" (organic wine) under EU rules, using organically grown grapes and permitted organic winemaking practices, including a reduced dose of sulfur dioxide at bottling.
- A retailer groups several bottles under an "Organic Wines" shelf tag, featuring wines that display official organic certification logos from the EU and various private certifying bodies.