The back of the Natio bottle says "Made with organically grown grapes in the mutual interest of Plantlife, the Environment and Mankind".
This statement is appealing to consumers recent interest in organic wines. Organic isn't a new concept (although many think they invented it) but a return to earlier farming days. Many winemakers never stopped making organic wine and never felt the need to advertise that fact. For some consumers the jury is still out on organic wines-are they really tasty?
The Natio is. It's a lovely ruby-hue with mint-cherry, sweet beet aromas and raspberry notes. In the mouth it's fresh and juicy with bright berry fruit flavours, leather, tobacco and spice--a bit choppy on the palate but a truly refreshing, lighter-bodied red with only 12.5% alcohol!
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - September 1st, 2007