Natural wines have grown in popularity, and local producers have taken note.
have helped popularize the trend. Because there are no designated guidelines for natural wines like there are with organic wine, what the term means can vary by producer. In many cases, natural wines are produced with minimal intervention and are made with little or no additives. Often, they are described as bright, funky and hazy., located in Paonia in the West Elks AVA , wine is naturally fermented and produced with no additives, harmful chemicals or fining agents.
“Authenticity in wine making is viewed more and more by minimal intervention,” he says. “You’re seeing unfiltered wine becoming more prominent.” Another factor in the rise of natural wine is the continued desire to know where our food and wine come from, he adds.winemaker and creative lead Courtney Gayer says she has seen increased interest in the category since the business launched in 2019.
Part of the appeal is the state’s unique climate, with its harsh winters and intense sun and heat in the summers. “To me, it's more interesting than an established region, and definitely more unpredictable," Gayer notes. At Aquila,"natural" means using healthy, clean fruit that is grown without chemical sprays and is farmed organically. The wine itself is also made with minimal manipulation in the cellar.
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