# VID-A Organic Sauvignon Blanc (2023)

- **Producer:** Hacienda La Serrata
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Valencia, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, grass, green apple, gooseberry, grapefruit, asparagus, pear

## About this wine

VID-A Organic Sauvignon Blanc is an organic white wine from Hacienda La Serrata, a winery within Bodegas Francisco Gómez, located in Alicante, Spain. The producer is committed to organic and sustainable viticulture, emphasizing environmental care and preserving the unique terroir of their estate. Francisco Gómez, the driving force, aims to create wines with passion and emotion. The winery operates on a large estate in Villena, Alicante, benefiting from a microclimate conducive to grape growing. The 2023 vintage experienced a varied growing season, with a challenging spring followed by a favorable summer. The wine is certified organic, vegan, and kosher.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic and vegan.
- Grown on a 3,500-hectare estate.
- Weeds are plowed back into the soil as fertilizer.
- Focus on preserving groundwater and local species.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and fresh herbal notes make it an excellent companion for lighter proteins like fish and shellfish. Citrus elements in the wine can complement dishes with similar flavor profiles, while its herbaceous character can echo herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

VID-A Organic Sauvignon Blanc is produced using certified organic farming practices. The winemaking process involves fermentation with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a short period of contact with its lees before bottling. The winery's approach emphasizes sustainability, with practices such as plowing weeds back into the soil for fertilizer and using natural manure. They also focus on preserving natural resources like groundwater and local species, and ensure good air circulation in the vineyards through careful management. The goal is to capture the essence of the Sauvignon Blanc grape and the Alicante terroir.