The labels signify the all-encompassing organic culture of Veramonte Organic Wines
November 7, 2024 – Viñedos Orgánicos Veramonte, one of the top 100% organic and sustainable wineries in Chile, has redesigned their labels to reflect their organic and nature-inspired culture of the winery. Their Living Soils philosophy, of which the labels represent, embodies Veramonte’s belief that each living organism within the vineyard ecosystem plays a unique role in the viticulture and winemaking process.
For 30 years, Viñedos Orgánicos Veramonte has been a leader in Casablanca with their comprehensive sustainability certifications, which include organic, biodynamic, vegan, fair trade, and sustainability. In recent years, this has been even more of a focus with the winery’s parent company, González Byass, a producer and supplier of wine brands from several countries with organic, sustainable and biodynamic wines.
There are 500 hectares of native forest surrounding the Casablanca vineyards and the new labels showcase a variety of the indigenous species, both flora and fauna. By acknowledging each element of nature, the labels represent the vital elements to the region’s natural habitat.
“We aim to nourish our vines by respecting their origin, fostering their unique character through minimal intervention, and using native yeasts in winemaking,” says Winemaker and Managing Director Gonzalo Bertelsen. “These new labels showcase the epitome of what our winemaking team strives for. We truly believe organic farming principles and practices are at the essence of what makes the earth healthy and wine delicious. Our goals for biodiversity are reflected on our new labels and the quality wine we produce is helping to make Chile a leader in sustainability.”
In addition to the preservation of native species around the region, the winery recognizes the importance of varying elements within nature that creates Regenerative Agriculture. At Viñedos Orgánicos Veramonte, their journey with farm animals began in 2012 when they embraced organic management. Today, the sheep and alpacas play a crucial role for sustainable practices by fertilizing and de-compacting the soils during the winter and assisting with grass mowing in spring. The team at Veramonte feels passionate about the regeneration of the soils through organic and biodynamic management which balance the ecosystem. The healthy, living soils will nurture the vines and help create high-quality grapes that are true reflections of their region.
The new labels are currently in major markets and will be available throughout the U.S. in spring 2025. The wines include the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines are widely available throughout the U.S. and are imported by González Byass USA.
About Viñedos Orgánicos Veramonte and Viña Neyen de Apalta
Viñedos Veramonte and Viña Neyen de Apalta follow organic practices in all of their estates to ensure the best conditions for the development of the vine, thus achieving vineyards that are sustainable over time. Through cultivating healthy, living soils and maintaining a natural balance in the vineyards and winemaking process, the wines obtain quality grapes that express the full potential of the terroir, leading to wines with character, authentic and expressive. Within the Viñedos Veramonte umbrella are Ritual and Veramonte in the Casablanca Valley and in Viña Neyen de Apalta are Neyen and Primus in the Colchagua Valley.
For further information, please visit: www.vinedosveramonte.cl/home or www.neyendeapalta.cl and follow @veramontewines.
About González Byass USA
González Byass USA is a leading national importer and marketer of an outstanding portfolio of wines and spirits from the Gonzalez Byass family’s estates in Spain, Chile and Mexico, and in addition is the exclusive importer of a thoughtfully curated portfolio of distinctive wines from Argentina, Austria, France, Italy and Portugal. Guided by a mission to build and cultivate brands that are the best representations of their regions with a focus on environmental responsibility, González Byass USA recently expanded its wine portfolio by merging with Carolina Wine Brands. González Byass USA is a subsidiary of the historic Gonzalez Byass, one of Spain’s most recognized wine producers worldwide.
González Byass was founded in 1835 by Manuel Maria González in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, dedicated to the production of fine Sherries and brandies. Now in the hands of the fifth generation, González Byass comprises fourteen family-owned estates in Spain, Chile and Mexico, where the family strives to produce quality focused wines and spirits anchored by terroir driven viticulture and a commitment to preserving the natural environment for the generations to come.
The González Byass USA wine portfolio includes, from Argentina: Finca El Origen; from Austria: Domäne Wachau; from Chile: Viña Casablanca, Neyen de Apalta, Ochagavia, Primus, Ritual, Santa Carolina, Viñedos Orgánicos Veramonte; from France: Château Saint-Roch; from Italy: Conte Brandolini D’Adda, Caldora, Cantine Cellaro, Tenuta Garetto, Gianni Gagliardo, Villa M, Il Poggiolo, Le Ragose, Vigneti del Salento, Cantine Spinelli, Vesevo; from Mexico: Chateau Domecq; from Portugal: Alves de Sousa; from Spain: Bodegas Beronia, Blecua, Dominio Fournier, González Byass Sherries, Harveys Sherries, La Copa Vermouth, Pazos de Lusco, Tio Pepe, Secastilla, Vilarnau.
The González Byass USA spirits portfolio includes Azteca de Oro Brandy, Cantera Verde Gin, Don Pedro Brandy, Fundador Brandy, Lepanto Brandy, The London Nº1 Gin, Nomad Outland Whisky, Presidente Brandy.
