What's the difference?

• Organic Wine: Produced from organically grown grapes without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. It often contains fewer additives than conventional wine yet may still contain added sulfates.
• Natural Wine: Made with minimal intervention, using native yeasts for fermentation and often with no added sulfates.

How are they made?

• Organic Wine Production: Starts with organic grapes and follows organic certification guidelines, avoiding synthetic additives. It also focuses on sustainable farming practices.
  
• Natural Wine Production: Emphasizes minimal intervention in the winemaking process, such as spontaneous fermentation and no added yeasts or enzymes.
  

Health Benefits:

• Organic Wine: Reduced exposure to synthetic chemicals and possibly fewer sulfites can appeal to health-conscious drinkers.
• Natural Wine: Potentially lower in sulfites and additives, which some people find beneficial. Natural wines might be easier on sensitive systems and offer more pronounced terroir-driven flavors.
  

Taste Differences:

• Natural wines can have a more diverse and unpredictable flavor profile. It could have more earthy, funky flavors due to minimal intervention. Meanwhile, the organic wines focus on the purity and expression of the grape.
  

Choosing The Wines:

• Organic: Select wines with organic certifications from reputable organizations and producers committed to sustainable practices, like USDA Organic.
  
• Natural: Look for wines labeled as "natural," "raw," "low intervention," or "minimal intervention."

Key Takeaway:

Both offer potential benefits, but natural wine generally has stricter production standards. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your personal preferences and priorities.

You can also check out the natural and organic wines that are available on GoDrinks.
Natural wines: Rift Jean Loron
Organic wines: Sepp Moser Classic Style Organic Zweigelt, Quomo Sparkling Organic, Gobeum Wine Box, Selection Comptoir Wine Box, Bodegas Viognier Prieto Pariente, Pasqua - Sicilia Chardonnay, Grillo - DOC, Pasqua - Sicilia Nero d'Avola, Shiraz - DOC