Break out the Organic Bubbly and Crisp White Wines for a Sparkling 4th of July
GRANTS PASS, OR (June 16, 2011) – Celebrate this 4th of July holiday weekend with delightful
organic white wines that are perfect for a sizzling summer celebration. Natural Merchants, LLC,
with headquarters in Oregon and Cartagena, Spain is proud to feature two worldly options made
with organic grapes from Italy and Austria: Pizzolato Fields Prosecco and Biokult Grüner
Veltliner. These two wines can be found throughout the Whole Foods network and other fine wine
retailers across the country.
Pizzolato Fields Prosecco is made from 100% certified organic Prosecco
Grapes. The grapes are handpicked and vinified using the Italian Charmat method,
with temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and secondary
fermentation in sealed tanks for 30 days. The wine’s color is pale straw-yellow
with greenish tinges. The nose has a delicate, fruity, characteristic, and the taste is
well-orchestrated, palatable and pleasant. Prosecco is ideal as an aperitif, dessert
or holiday toast, with a snack, or served with cold first courses including seafood
and light pasta dishes. It’s also a terrific mixer for special summer cocktails. This
wine won a Gold Medal at the 2008 Denver International Wine Competition
and was rated an 88 by Wine & Spirits magazine.
Suggested retail price: $11.99.
Biokult Brand Grüner Veltliner is made with organically
grown Grüner Veltliner grapes. The wine received a Silver Medal
in Tastings.com World Wine Championship Awards, given
a Best Buy rating with 87
points (Highly Recommended).
Wine Enthusiast says: “This is all about
fruit—fresh crisp
citrus, lively acidity, just cushioned by a creamy, ripe
texture.
The flavors are vivid, clean, light and ready to drink now.” It’s
slightly spicy notes pairs well with seafood and Asian cuisine.
Suggested retail price: $12.99.
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“We are thrilled to have two outstanding eco-friendly organic wines in Whole
Foods for the summer holiday season,” said Edward Field of Natural
Merchants. “U.S. consumers are flocking to Prosecco as a unique alternative to
champagne and we are delighted to bring Italy’s number-one selling Prosecco to
the United States. The unique Grüner Veltliner has also become quite popular in
recent years for its fresh taste and delightful ability to pair with a variety of light
foods-perfect for a hot summer afternoon.”
La Cantina Pizzolato and Biokult are two of the many fine organic labels presented by Natural
Merchants, LLC, one of North America's leading Importers and Distributors of the finest natural and
organic foods and wines direct from the European and Mediterranean regions.
The Natural Merchants Selections program highlights more than 150 carefully selected wines from
Spain, Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Greece and Portugal, grown in unique organic terroir, each
vineyard producing clean, fresh superior wines that are both good for the earth and tantalizing for
the palate.
For more information visit www.naturalmerchants.com.
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