North South Wines Ltd | B Corp™

Cava is for life, not just for July 12th. Is that how the saying goes? In all seriousness, on International Cava Day, it’s worth taking a moment to recognize this remarkable and underrated wine. Traditional method sparkling with distinct character, rich history, and all at an amicable price. What’s not to like? To mark the occasion, we want to share a few details about our wonderful Cava partner Vallformosa. Vallformosa has a youthful vibrancy that belies its 150-year history. Innovation and sustainability are the driving forces behind the business, and this year they became the first Spanish winery to achieve B Corp certification. The business is led by inspirational CEO Marta Vidal, who joined in 2017 at just 33 years old. She has instilled a culture of quality, transparency, and traceability throughout the company and their 500-strong ‘Growers Club.’ ‘Everyday extraordinary’ is their motto, and they're on a mission to show how versatile Cava truly is. It’s not just for special occasions. Friday night can be the occasion… They have an array of Cavas to choose from too. There’s the lively, green apple-driven Classic and its red-fruited Rosado companion, a complex and creamy Organic Reserva that spends 24 months on lees, and the eye-catching ‘Blue Fin’ Reserva - a beautifully balanced gastronomic Cava which handily provides an excellent food pairing in the title. And finally, the name Vallformosa means ‘beautiful valley’ in Catalan, a reference to the stunning landscape of Penedès. Vallformosa #InternationalCavaDay #Vallformosa #BCorp #DOCava

Julia Harding MW did a deep dive into Neusiedlersee DAC, the region that hugs the famously shallow Lake Neusiedl this month. It’s a fascinating read! 🇦🇹 Featured throughout is our newest agency, Weingut Salzl. Based in Illmitz, right in the heart of the region, they're a mere 5km from the lake's edge. We started working with them this year and are so impressed with the quality and personality of their wines. Salt is a theme that crops up throughout. It’s what Salzl means in German—a nod to the family’s heritage in salt trading. Then there's the salt in the soil, thanks to the lake’s proximity, and this adds a unique character to their wines. As a result, a saline thread runs through Julia’s tasting notes. We’re delighted that Julia enjoyed the wines as much as we do—they scored really well! FIGARO ALTE REBEN GRUNER VELTLINER – 17 points “Very pure, with citrus and pear notes…Immense freshness and really elegant in an oaked style. Salty aftertaste.” SALZL SEEWINKELHOF WEISSBURGUNDER – 16.5 points “Tight, chalky-textured and intensely fresh thanks to both acidity and that salty finish.” SALZL ZWEIGELT SELECTION NEUSIEDLERSEE DAC 2021 – 17 points “Sweet black fruit and lightly peppery. Scented, without being floral. Very gentle tannins and so much freshness thanks to that salty finish, even though the acidity is moderate.” The full article can be found on JancisRobinson.com (subscription required). #WeingutSalzl #Neusiedlersee #Austrianwine

District 7 Pinot Noir Scheid Family Vineyards are a family owned winery based in the relatively cool climate of California’s Monterey. Bold, vibrant, and vivacious this is filled with dark plums, wild raspberries, and juicy raspberries. There’s a hint of smoke, toast, and cocoa on the palate but it begins and ends with pure, well defined, red fruit. #redwine #wine #wines #usa #america #american #americanwine #california #californianwine #district7 #district7wines

An integral part of being a B Corp business is being transparent about our sustainability journey. Each year, we produce an Impact Report that details what we've been working on, the progress we’ve made, and where we've fallen short. It’s also where we outline our plans for the coming year. The last 12 months have been very busy—good busy! We’ve moved offices, taken on four new agencies, and celebrated our 10th birthday. There’s plenty in store this year, too. We recently put the team through Carbon Literacy training (more on that to follow) and we’re starting down the road to calculating our Scope 1-3 emissions and setting a reduction plan. The ultimate goal is to achieve net zero. The spirit of continual improvement requires everyone to buy in, and we couldn’t have done this without considerable collaboration, open-mindedness, and hard graft from our team and suppliers. We're proud to share our second Impact Report, which you can find via the link or on our website. 🌍🌱🍾 #bcorp #impactreport #sustainability https://loom.ly/Dsjd1oQ

Huge honor to be recognized by Decanter Magazine as a top Chilean white in their latest issue! Check out Julie Sheppard's 'New Wave Whites' to discover exciting white wines from Chile

Last week we celebrated National Fish and Chip Day with La Gioiosa S.p.A. Prosecco as part of our summer Fizz and Chips campaign. We headed down to Ocado Retail, Majestic Wine and Dhamecha Group head offices to greet the hungry hoards for some lunchtime sampling of fish and chips with La Gioiosa 0% Italian Sparkling – because fizz and chips is obviously one of life’s greatest pairings. Thanks so much to all the staff in the offices for coming down to see us, to Howe & Co Fish and Chip vans for the best food (and biggest portions) and special thanks to the sun for making an appearance. And the fizz and chips fun doesn't stop there. You can also find La Gioiosa on offer at Kennedy’s restaurants across London and we’ll be making a special appearance on Brighton seafront on 29th June with Captain’s restaurant. Photo credit: Natalie Stevenson

Last Friday, Jane Mac Quitty was reflecting in The Time Newspaper how the ascent of the Malbec grape to become the number one red grape in the UK, has somewhat taken her by surprise. But she also added that the fairly recent trend for lighter, 'purer' Malbecs was probably a game changer. After, the full bodied, alcoholic and tannic Malbecs of the Noughties, the grape has come of age and is showing a more delicate side. This is absolutely true of our Argentinian partner Dona Paula where the team - led by viticulturist Martin Kaiser - has been seeking cooler spots and the best soils to produce layered Malbecs which offer great purity of fruit. So, it was great to see that Jane selected two of their Malbec - El Alto listed in Waitrose and our - exclusive to Asda - Malbado 'the Malbec that wasn't supposed to be'. It perfectly summarises the team's search for the best soil. Like in everything, if it's too easy, it does not taste as good...and that is a fact. #Malbec #DonaPaula #Asda #supermarketwine #TheTimes #winecritic https://lnkd.in/e2myxhSw

In case you missed it... As the landscape of sustainability accreditations becomes increasingly confusing, what role does organic certification have to play? That was the starting point of Harpers Wine & Spirit panel discussion for their latest Sustainability Report. Stefano Girelli, owner of The Wine People Srl, and Rebecca Murphy, our sustainability manager, joined Andrew Catchpole and a panel of wine trade experts to explore how we can make sustainability less confusing for the end consumer. #sustainability #organic #winetrade #harpers https://lnkd.in/eFtEeEDw

Last week North South Wines Ltd | B Corp™ visited our two estates in #Sicily - Santa Tresa and Azienda Agricola Cortese - with a delightful group of indies: Spiegel & Peach, Love Wine, Hoults Wine Merchants, Reserve Wines and JH Wines. Stefano Girelli and Vittoria Cerniglia guided them to a memorable trip through #SantaTresa and #Cortese to discover our terroirs and craftmanship, our organic philosophy through respect for the land and its fruits, flora and fauna. At the end of the experience a tasting guided by a certified sommelier of our #organic and #veganfriendly #SicilianWines. Thank you for visiting us!

Great job opportunity in our team - you will be selling brands such as La Gioiosa Prosecco, Black Tower, KWV, Purato, Belle & co. and more! apply via link below. #winejobs #cashandcarry #wineindustry #BCorp https://lnkd.in/exqwczTF