Sulfites are a natural byproduct of the fermentation process of wine and they also help preserve wine as it ages. Many people try to avoid sulfites because they have a bad rap for causing headaches, especially in people that believe they have a sulfite sensitivity. Though there isn’t much science behind it, wine without any added sulfur has been gaining popularity and if it means trying new wines, we’re all about it!
Here are a few bottles that have no or low sulfite levels and if you’re interested in learning more about the infamous “red wine headache” check out this article we wrote for the Brooklyn Bugle.
Red Wines
Vinicola Corellana Zorzal Graciano ($12)
Rich and silky with sour fruit, black cherries and pepper.
Michel Guignier Beaujolais ($16)
A youthful melange of red fruits and herbs with a hint of stone.
Michel Torino Malbec Cuma Organic ($16)
Cherries, spice and everything nice.
Durigutti Malbec ($16)
The perfect winter wine: keep some handy for the next snow day.
Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva ($17)
An autumn picnic of black currants on a blanket of green grass.
Sandy Cove Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($17)
Strong grapefruit marks this a Marlborough, but it’s more balanced and restrained than most.
Gassier Cercius Rouge Cotes du Rhone Villages ($18)
Hints of licorice and cassis with soft, easy tannins.
Tour du Bon Bandol “Rêvolution” ($27)
Surprisingly smooth for a bold Mourvedre with spice.
Nino Negri Inferno Valtellina Superiore ($29)
Opulent plum and spice.
White Wines
Fondo Antico I Versi Bianco ($15)
Fresh Mediterranean breeze mixed with lemon cream.
Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc East Coast ($16)
Mineral layers alternate with lime and stone fruit.
Charlet Mâcon-Villages La Crochette ($16)
A crisp Chardonnay steeped in French history.
La Flor y La Abeja Gomariz Treixadura ($18)
A lemon met a tropical fruit basket and this wine was born.
Sumarroca Ya Cuvee 23 Brut Reserva Cava ($18)
Toast with peach and apricot compote on a crisp, fall morning.
Fiorano Pecorino ‘Donna Orgilla’ Offida ($25)
Tartly honest citrus that won’t take no for an answer.
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre ($28)
Clean, natural citrus, balanced by a buttery cream.
Photo by Andrew Lamberson.