In April last year I went to the annual show of the VinNatur association at Gambellara in northern Italy to test a quote from a biodynamic producer in Puglia that ‘natural wines don’t stink’ and I came away substantially persuaded by the affirmation.
Had I been over-enthusiastic, perhaps uncritical? I went back this year to double check.
Scroll down for Richard’s pick of more low intervention wines
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