Cheers! Here’s to the 103 Best Organic and Biodynamic Wines to Try in 2020
These grapes are grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides. You're welcome.
Organic, biodynamic, and natural wines are having a renaissance, and we’re excited to try as many as we can.
When it comes to sustainability in wine, it all begins with the grapes. Grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, the high-quality grapes used in these wines promote biodiversity in the soil, so the terroir shines through. After all, wine is food, and we want to imbibe the purest, most delicious palate pleasers on the planet.
Whether you prefer refined elegance or wines that explode into a crescendo of tannins, this curated list of wines made with organic grapes brings you the must-try bottles of 2020.
(V) Vegan, (B) Biodynamic, (AW) Award-winning*
*Note: Often, small producers do not enter contests due to high costs yet still produce excellent wines.
Organic Red Wine
1. Malenchini Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Sangiovese and Canaiolo, Tuscany, 2017, $42 (AW)
2. Gerard Bertrand, Château l’Hospitalet, l’Hospitalitas, Syrah-Mourvèdre, AOP La Clape, Languedoc 2016, $75 (B)
3. Turley, Dragon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 2018, $65
4. Tenuta Gorghi Tondi Dumè, Frappato, Sicilia, 2018, $20
5. Querciabella, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, 2015, $30 (B) (V)
6. Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2016, $72
7. Gerard Bertand Kosmos, Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Marselan, IGP Pays d’Oc, Languedoc, 2018, $24.99 (B)
8. Malenchini Canaiolo I.G.T., 100% Canaiolo, Tuscany 2019 $25 (AW)
9. Angove McLaren Vale, Grenache, Warboys Vineyard, Australia, 2017, $75
10. Peteglia, DOCG Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva, Sangiovese, Toscana, Italia, 2015, $55
11. ColleMassari, Poggio Lombrone Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva docg 2013, $50
12. Peteglia, DOCG Montecucco Sangiovese, Sangiovese, Toscana, Italia, 2016, $35
13. Malenchini Chianti Superiore, Sangiovese, Pugnitello, Tuscany, 2017 $20 (AW)
14. Peteglia winery, DOC Maremma Toscana Cabernet, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana, Italia, 2016, $35
15. Gorghi Tondi Luce di Luna, Nero D’Avola, Sicilia, 2018, $13
16. Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Young Red, Mendocino County, 2018, $16 (V)
17. La Cappucina, Campo Buri, Carmenere, Oseleta , Veneto, 2015 $29.99
18. ColleMassari, Rigoleto Montecucco Rosso doc 2016 $22
19. Baglio Di Pianetto, Nero d’Avola, Santa Cristina Gela, Sicily, 2017, $16
20. Turley Estate Vineyard Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2018, $40
21. ColleMassari, ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva doc 2015 $27
22. Tablas, Esprit de Tablas, Red Blend Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, 2016, $60 (AW) (B)
23. Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Bio, Nero d’Avola, Sicily, 2018, $23
24. Basile, Artéteca, Vermentino Montecucco Doc, Vermentino, Vionnier, Petit Manseng 2018, $22
25. TASI, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta, Veneto, Italy, 2014, $26
26. Villa Creek, Garnacha, Grenache, Adelaida District, Paso Robles CA, 2017 $65
27. Turley, Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Syrah, Howell Mountain, CA, 2018 $45
28. Basile, Ad Agio – Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva 2014 – 100% Sangiovese $49 (AW)
29. Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva, Sangiovese & Canaiolo, Panzano in Chianti, 2017, $30 (B)
30. Villa Creek, Willow Creek Cuvée, 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, Paso Robles CA, 2017 $55
31. Basile, Cartacanta, Montecucco Sangiovese Docg 2016 – 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot $20
32. Fasoli Gino, Merlot Veronese IGT “Orgno”, Merlot, Veneto, Italy, 2010, $109 (AW)
33. Fontodi Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, 2016, $39
34. Basile, Comandante – Maremma Toscana Doc 2015 – 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot, $25
35. Malenchini Bruzzico I.G.T., 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Sangiovese, Tuscany, 2016, $32 (AW)
36. Villa Creek, High Road, 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles CA, 2017 $60
37. Monte Bernardi, Sa’etta Chianti Classico Riserva, Sangiovese, Panzano in Chianti Italy, 2016, $40
38. Castoro Cellars, Whale Rock Pinot Noir, Paso Robles, CA, 2018, $30
39. Villa Creek, Avenger, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Paso Robles CA, 2017 $60
40. Le Carline, Cabernet Franc, DOC Venezia Cantastorie, Italy, 2014, $20
41. Castoro Cellars, Whale Rock Syrah, Paso Robles, CA, 2017, $30
42. “Il Barbarossa” Raboso Malanotte, Malanotte del Piave DOCG, 2012, $20 (V)
43. Fontodi Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, 2016, $39
44. Quivira GSM, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Dry Creek Valley 2016 $37
45. Pizzolato Raboso, 100% Raboso, D.O.C. Piave, North of Treviso, Italy 2016, $22
46. Monte Bernardi,Tzingana, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, Panzano in Chianti, 2015, $60 (B)
47. Medlock Ames, Fifty Tons Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2016, $88
48. Fasoli Gino, Cabernet Sauvignon Veronese IGT “Igino”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Veneto, Italy, 2015, $78 (AW)
49. Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Sangiovese, Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, 2016, $110
50. Winc!, Cherries & Rainbows, Red Blend, Vin De France, 2018 $20 (B) (V)
51. Le Carline, Merlot DOC Lison Pramaggiore Cantastorie, Italy, $20
Organic White Wine
52. Gerard Bertrand, Cigalus, Chardonnay-Viognier-Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Aude Hauterive, Languedoc, 2018, $49.99 (B)
53. Tablas, Esprit de Tablas Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, 2016, $45 (B)(AW)
54. Gerard Bertrand, Château l’Hospitalet Grand Vin Blanc, Vermentino-Roussanne-Viognier-Bourboulenc, AOP La Clape, Languedoc, 2015 $16.99, (B)
55. Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Dry Muscat, Mendocino County, 2018, $16 (B) (V)
56. Winc!, The Independent Chardonnay, Carneros-Sonoma, California, 2017, $29 (V)
57. Koyle, Costa La Flor Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, San Antonio Valley, Chile, 2019 $16.99 (V)
58. Bonterra, Viognier, Mendocino County, California, 2018 $16 (AW)
59. Tenuta Gorghi, Tondi Coste a Preola, Grillo, Sicilia, 2019, $15
60. Turley Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2018 $28
61. Baglio Di Pianetto, Ficiligno Insolia, Santa Cristina Gela, Sicily, 2018 $17
62. Peteglia, DOC Montecucco, Vermentino, Vermentino, Toscana, Italia, 2018, $25
63. Medlock Ames, Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2018, $29
64. Els Nanos Blanc del Coster, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, D.O. Conca de Barberà, 2018, $14
65. Caruso Minini, Grillo, Marsala, Province of Trapani, 2018, $16
66. Tonnino, Grillo, Sicily and Sardina, Italy, 2018, $17
67. La Cappuccina, Basaltik, Sauvignon, Veneto, 2018, $19
68. Baglio Di Pianetto, Catarratto, Santa Cristina Gela, Sicily, 2018 $16
69. ColleMassari Melacce Montecucco Vermentino DOC 2018, $22
70. Medlock Ames, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2018, $34
71. Villa Creek, Fiano, Adelaida District, Paso Robles CA, 2017, $60
72. Fidora, Tenuta Civranetta, Pinot Grigio, DOC Veneto, 2017, $15
73. La Cappuccina, Soave Garganega, Veneto, 2018, $15
74. Villa Creek, Roussanne, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles CA, 2017 $60
75. Grgich Hills Estate, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2016, $43
76. Albet I Noya, “Curiós”, Xarel-lo, Penedès DO, Spain, 2018, $13
77. Sella & Mosca Le Arenarie, Sauvignon Blanc, Alghero DOC, Sardinia, Italy, 2018, $18
Organic Rosé Wine
78. Gerard Bertrand, Château la Sauvageonne La Villa Rosé, Vermentino, Mourvèdre, Viognier Grenache, AOP Languedoc, 2017, $60 (B)
79. Peteglia, IGT Toscana Rosato, 100% Sangiovese, Toscana, Italy, 2018, $25
80. Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Rosé, Mendocino County, 2018, $16 (V)
81. La Bernarde, Rosé blend, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Rolle), AOC Côtes de Provence, 2018, $15
82. Tenuta Gorghi Tondi, Rosa dei Venti, Nerello Mascalese, Sicily, 2018, $14
83. Castoro Cellars, Rosé, Paso Robles, California, 2018, $16
84. Claus Preisinger Rozsa Libre!, Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent, Burgenland, Austria, 2018, $24
85. La Bernarde Les Hauts du Luc Rosé, Cotes de provence, 2018, $15
86. Tablas, Dianthus, Blend (Mourvedre, Grenache, Counoise), 2018 $30, (B)
87. Tenuta Gorghi Tondi Rosa dei Venti, Nerello Mascalese Rosè, Sicilia, 2019, $15
Organic Sparkling Wine
88. Triple B by Besserat de Bellefon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, 2013, $95 (B)
89. Ferrari Perlé Rosé, pinot noir and chardonnay, Trentodoc, 2010, $63 (AW)
90. Tenuta Gorghi Tondi Palmarès Rosè Spumante Extra Dry, Nero D’Avola, Sicilia, N.V., $19 (AW)
91. Maso Martis Extra Brut Rosè Bio, Pinot Noir 100%, Trento, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, 2016, $50.99 (AW)
92. La Cappuccina, Filos, Garganega, Veneto, $20
93. Endrizzi, Trentodoc Piancastello Riserva, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Trentino, 2014, $25 (AW)
94. Bodegas Naveran Brut Nature Cava, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Xarello, DO Cava, 2017, $16 (V)
95. Champagne Huré Frères, Inattendue Extra Brut, Ludes, Montagne de Reims, 2010, $55
96. Pares Balta Brut, Parellada, Macabeu, Xarel·lo, DO Cava (Penedes, Catalonia, Spain), NV, $18 (B)
97. Parxet Cuvee 21, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarello, DO Cava, 2017, $20
98. Alta Alella Bruant, 100% Xarello, DO Cava, 2017, $36
99. Champagne Suenen, Oiry Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut $65
100. Champagne Huré Frères, Insouciance Rosé Brut, Ludes, Montagne de Reims, NV, $55
101. Inman Family Wines Brut Rosé, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2016, $68
102. Tasi, Garganega Spumante, Garganega, Veneto, Italy, 2018, $18
103. Winc!, WKND Sparkling White Wine, Vino de Espana, Spain, 2018 $14 (V)
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