Italian Wine Podcast Ep 2339 A Blind Tasting Journey exploring the nature of Natural Wine with Isabelle Legeron MW and Robert Joseph | wine2wine Business Forum 2024
May 1, 2025
Join Isabelle Legeron, France's first female Master of Wine and natural wine pioneer, alongside Robert Joseph, wine judge and Georgian wine entrepreneur, as they embark on a blind tasting journey. They unravel the unique philosophies of natural wines, emphasizing their organic roots and distinctive flavor profiles. The discussion covers myths about natural wine vulnerabilities, the importance of packaging, and the complexities surrounding natural wine faults. They also touch on the growing consumer shift towards ethical and sustainable viniculture.
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Natural Wine Definition
- Natural wine is defined by a living microbiology and low sulfite levels, typically 0-50 ppm total sulfites.
- It requires organic/biodynamic farming and spontaneous fermentation with minimal cellar intervention.
Texture in Natural Wine
- Texture is more important than fruit in natural wines; it affects the overall tasting experience.
- Natural wines usually have a pleasing texture due to lack of fining and filtering that engages the palate fully.
Avoid Clear Glass Bottles
- Avoid clear glass bottles for natural wines due to light exposure harming wine quality.
- Educate consumers to support dark glass packaging despite marketing appeal of clear bottles.