{"id":35550,"date":"2023-08-16T18:26:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T21:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/?p=35550"},"modified":"2026-03-01T16:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T16:10:37","slug":"virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-argentinas-largest-exporter-of-organically-grown-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-argentinas-largest-exporter-of-organically-grown-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina\u2019s largest exporter of organically grown wines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 id=\"h-do-you-care-for-sulfites-virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-is-the-first-argentinean-no-sulfites-added-wine-in-the-u-s\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">DO YOU CARE FOR SULFITES?\u00a0 VIRGEN UCO VALLEY-BASED DOMAINE BOUSQUET IS THE FIRST ARGENTINEAN NO-SULFITES ADDED WINE IN THE U.S.<\/h5>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer \">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11346 p3_pinterest_hover_img lazyloaded\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; height: 403px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom; border-top-left-radius: inherit; border-top-right-radius: inherit; border-bottom-right-radius: inherit; border-bottom-left-radius: inherit; width: 322px; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-1440x1800.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-1440x1800.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-1639x2048.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-150x187.jpg 150w\" alt=\"Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina's largest exporter of organically grown wines\" width=\"626\" height=\"783\" data-attachment-id=\"11346\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/dscf0274\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3145,3931\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1685923685&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina\u2019s largest exporter of organically grown wines\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina\u2019s largest exporter of organically grown wines&lt;\/p&gt; \" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina\u2019s largest exporter of organically grown wines&lt;\/p&gt; \" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-300x375.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-1440x1800.jpg\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-argentinas-largest-exporter-of-organically-grown-wines\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0274-1440x1800.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina's largest exporter of organically grown wines\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina\u2019s largest exporter of organically grown wines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There needs to be more clarity around sulfites. Sulfites are necessary additives used in wine to prevent bacterial growth. However, just a tiny amount should be present in all wines, but most winemakers add some extra during production to avoid bacterial spoilage. Without the addition of SO2, wines can quickly develop funky \u201coff\u201d flavors. \u201cNatural,\u201d additive-free wines require extra care, with no room for a single mistake. The winemaking team must be very vigilant:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the winery super-clean.<\/li>\n<li>Store the wine at a cooler temperature post-fermentation.<\/li>\n<li>Taste the wine weekly over an extended period to ensure nothing untoward occurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And finally, the fragile wine is swaddled in thermal blankets to keep it at a constant cool temperature during shipment to the U.S. It takes modern science and scientific rigor to make a \u201cnatural\u201d wine!<br \/>\nHence, when I read the label on\u00a0<strong>Virgen by Domaine Busquets<\/strong>, the first Argentine no-sulfites-added USDA-organic-certified wines to launch in the U.S., I wondered how they did a wine with no added sulfites and transported it from the Uco Valley into the USA.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-meet-virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-argentina-s-largest-exporter-of-organically-grown-wines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEET VIRGEN UCO VALLEY-BASED DOMAINE BOUSQUET, ARGENTINA\u2019S LARGEST EXPORTER OF ORGANICALLY GROWN WINES.<\/h5>\n<p>The vineyards of Domaine Busquets are located in the Uco Valley, where all the grapes are hand-picked during the harvest. It is worth noting that Domaine Bousquet received the B Corp and Regenerative Organic Certification just recently.<\/p>\n<p>The Domaine Bousquet team\u2019s hard work and experimentation have yielded positive results. Their Virgen wines are <a href=\"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/en\/our-wines\/\">certified as USDA Organic<\/a> and have no added sulfites. These wines are named after the untouched land where the Bousquet family established their winery, highlighting their ongoing dedication to preserving and safeguarding the environment.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe only tackled this project once we were confident that we could manage the challenges of making top-notch organic, no-sulfite-added wines. We also wanted to make sure that these wines remained true to our house style: elegant, with bright, clean, fruit flavors.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><cite><em>\u2013 Domaine Bousquet co-owner Anne Bousquet<\/em>.<\/cite><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VIRGEN ORGANIC CHARDONNAY 2021<\/h5>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer \">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11345 size-full p3_pinterest_hover_img lazyloaded\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; width: 336.953125px; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-1440x1440.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-1440x1440.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-300x300.jpg?crop=1 300w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-150x150.jpg?crop=1 150w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-500x500.jpg?crop=1 500w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-96x96.jpg?crop=1 96w\" alt=\"Virgen Organic Chardonnay \" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" data-attachment-id=\"11345\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/dscf0254\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"4000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1685923548&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;21.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virgen Organic Chardonnay\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Virgen Organic Chardonnay &lt;\/p&gt; \" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Virgen Organic Chardonnay &lt;\/p&gt; \" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-300x300.jpg?crop=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-1440x1440.jpg\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-argentinas-largest-exporter-of-organically-grown-wines\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0254-1440x1440.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Virgen Organic Chardonnay \" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Not your typical Chardonnay! Virgen Organic Chardonnay from Uco Valley has a refreshing acidity, a full-bodied structure, and intense minerality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VIRGEN ORGANIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021<\/h5>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer \">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11343 p3_pinterest_hover_img lazyloaded\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; height: 368px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; width: 256px; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-1440x2073.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-1440x2073.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-300x432.jpg 300w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-1067x1536.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-1423x2048.jpg 1423w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-800x1152.jpg 800w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-600x864.jpg 600w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-150x216.jpg 150w\" alt=\"Virgen Cabernet Sauvignon\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2073\" data-attachment-id=\"11343\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/dscf0246\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2551,3672\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1685923458&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virgen Cabernet Sauvignon\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Virgen Cabernet Sauvignon&lt;\/p&gt; \" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Virgen Cabernet Sauvignon&lt;\/p&gt; \" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-300x432.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-1440x2073.jpg\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-argentinas-largest-exporter-of-organically-grown-wines\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0246-1440x2073.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Virgen Cabernet Sauvignon\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Savor the essence of red grapes in Virgen Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend of organic raspberry and blackcurrant flavors with a hint of black pepper, no sulfites or oak added. A tribute to French and Argentine heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VIRGEN ORGANIC MALBEC 2021<\/h5>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer \">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11344 p3_pinterest_hover_img lazyloaded\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; height: 259px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom; border-top-left-radius: inherit; border-top-right-radius: inherit; border-bottom-right-radius: inherit; border-bottom-left-radius: inherit; width: 374px; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-1440x960.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-150x100.jpg 150w\" alt=\"Virgen Organic Malbec\" width=\"694\" height=\"463\" data-attachment-id=\"11344\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/dscf0238\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1685923344&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;RYANTMCCALL&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;21.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Virgen Organic Malbec\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Virgen Organic Malbec&lt;\/p&gt; \" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-1440x960.jpg\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/virgen-uco-valley-based-domaine-bousquet-argentinas-largest-exporter-of-organically-grown-wines\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/winedivaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dscf0238-1440x960.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Virgen Organic Malbec\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Virgen Organic Malbec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aromas of red fruit and delicious red and blackberry flavors on the palate, light body, and easy to drink even with a chill. Perfect for Late Summer patio gatherings.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-more-about-domaine-bousquet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MORE ABOUT DOMAINE BOUSQUET<\/h5>\n<p>Since 1997, Jean Bousquet has been growing his vineyards on untouched land in Alto Gualtallary, a subregion of Tupungato in Mendoza. From the start, he chose to farm organically due to the area\u2019s dry climate, which reduces the risk of rot and other humidity-related diseases. Finding water beneath the sandy soil was challenging, but the Bousquet family persevered and dug down 495 feet to access it. The sandy soil also has the added benefit of being naturally phylloxera-free. The family affectionately refers to the sandy soil as \u201cThe Beach.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DO YOU CARE FOR SULFITES?\u00a0 VIRGEN UCO VALLEY-BASED DOMAINE BOUSQUET IS THE FIRST ARGENTINEAN NO-SULFITES ADDED WINE IN THE U.S. Virgen Uco Valley-based Domaine Bousquet, Argentina\u2019s largest exporter of organically grown wines There needs to be more clarity around sulfites. Sulfites are necessary additives used in wine to prevent bacterial growth. However, just a tiny [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45134,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35550"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45144,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35550\/revisions\/45144"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}