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Environmental and Health Benefits of Organic Wine |
We believe that giving our customers the best quality wine should involve ethical farming practices that respect the environment. This helps to create a brighter future not only for us but also for our planet. Plus, organically sourced wine can have added health benefits because of how it's made. With plenty of organic wines to choose from, Joe Canal’s ships wines from our location in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, to the surrounding areas within the state and locations outside New Jersey, including Florida and Washington, D.C. Before you pick out your next wine, check out what makes certain wines organic and how they can benefit you and the environment. What Is Organically Sourced Wine?Organically sourced wine is made from grapes that are grown using organic farming practices. Generally, this means the grapes are grown with fewer chemical treatments. Additionally, the wine is made with fewer added sugars, resulting in a more natural wine option. Here are a few points about organically grown grapes to help give you a holistic idea of how these special wines are created. Fewer ChemicalsOne of the main points of organic farming is using fewer chemicals to treat and grow produce. Pesticides and other chemicals that are used during traditional farming practices can cause environmental damage. If the produce grown this way isn't cleaned off properly, the chemicals are ingested. What exactly are these chemicals used for? Farmers keep their crops safe by spraying pesticides and herbicides. These chemicals are used to remove unwanted insects and weeds that may harm the crops. Unfortunately, this method damages the ecosystem by also killing off pollinating insects. The chemicals also run into rivers and surrounding healthy areas of soil, which can pollute and cause damage to the environment. Finally, making wine from grapes treated with pesticides and herbicides can result in chemical residue in your wine. Going organic gives you a healthier, cleaner product to ingest. Fewer AdditivesAdditives are incorporated during wine production to help create a better product. In some cases, these additives refine the aging process. In others, they are used as a preservative. Organically created wine uses either no additives or fewer additives to prevent health problems related to non-organic wines. Additives cannot exceed 5% of the product to qualify for an organic label. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a preservative that is often used in commercial winemaking. While generally safe, this additive is also linked to cases of severe asthma. There's also the possibility of an allergic reaction such as rashes or blotchy skin. Organic wine has significantly less SO2 in it, which can help prevent these health problems. Coloring agents such as mega purple are often added to wine to give it a healthier color. Organically sourced wine doesn't contain any of these agents, which is why you may notice some organic bottles of wine look different than others. Even wines of the same varietal from the same vineyard may vary in color. Also, organically sourced wines do not include added flavors such as caramel. Fewer Added SugarsAdded sugars are linked to weight gain and other health problems like diabetes. While wine naturally produces sugars, anything added is a manipulation that produces a sweeter wine. While this isn't always a bad thing, wine doesn't need anything added to it to create a sweet taste. Our Antiche Terre - Vino Rosso Amore Assoluto 2016 is a testament to that. During the fermentation process, sugar is added to help balance out the alcohol content in a process known as chaptalization. This process is not as bad since most of the sugar is absorbed by the yeast and converted to more alcohol. The sugar that is added after the yeast is removed to give the wine a sweeter taste is what typically causes weight gain and often headaches. For those who are looking for a healthier choice, we have Wonderful Wine Co - Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This wine pulls out all the stops to create a healthy, vegan, and organic product that's truly delicious. Order Your Organic Wine from Joe Canal'sAt Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, we pride ourselves on offering a vast collection of organically sourced wines from around the world. Contact us today to learn more about our organically produced wine selection for your next soiree. |
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