For every £1 spent on bananas in Tesco, only 1p goes to the plantation growers. Tesco makes a profit of £1m per week on bananas alone. In 2003, Tesco’s chief executive received a pay package of £2.8m—some 255 times higher than the average of income of a British Farmer (£11,000) Observer Food Monthly , January 2004
Buying food grown anywhere, at any time through the super markets means more transport, more CO2 , more global warming; more risk of contamination and it squeezes the market for our local farmers.
Buying local supports the local economy, means you use healthy, fresh, seasonal food and by taking your food miles out of the global warming equation you make a contribution to a healthier environment.
In La Bodega we have a range of local suppliers and producers. About 60% of what you pay goes to the local supplier. You should be able to buy vegetables, fresh meats, cured meats, cheeses, eggs, bread, tarts, patisserie, cakes, wine, beers, ciders, perries, juices, honey, preserves and pickles. We will try to mark clearly so you can see at a glance. Otherwise ask!
When we can not buy local, we prefer local businesses, organic suppliers and growers and makers who take an ethnical approach. |
Organic wines are made from grapes which are grown without synthetic fungicides, herbicides and fertilisers.
Growing naturally
Growers sow flowering plants like clovers, mustards and vetches to attract the insects that control pests like aphids and leafhoppers. They sustain the soil by using work rich manures and grape products left over from wine making. To reduce vine stress, growers make ‘tea’ from a range of medicinal plants. Teas made from oak bark or weeping willow work against mildews and grape rot. A smelly brew made from
nettle, comfrey leaves and seaweed is a good pick me up.
 Organic growers say that the best noise a vine can hear is the sound of the winegrowers feet. Weeds are allow to grow to act as a natural mulch and reducing the need for tractors!
It may be healthier
Wine produced from organically grown grapes usually contain lower levels of sulphur dioxide which some scientists claim make for worse hangovers and some allergic reactions. The absence of chemicals from the process, means that less toxins find there way into the food chain and you!
But does it taste good?
In organic wines the natural yeasts of the grape is used to
ferment the juice into wine. Wines made in this way are more likely to reflect the true taste of the grape, the soil, the vineyard and the region. It certainly makes for variety in wine for you to taste and enjoy.
Organic Wines
La Bodega carries a wide range of organic wines, beers,
ciders and spirits. Our Christmas offer is being picked at the moment. You can preview at our wine tasting event on December 3rd.
Organic Fizz Price Challenge?
At Christmas La Bodega always carries a good range of organic fizz. This year we are sticking with an old favourite and adding a new wine, which we are confident will win your taste buds over.
La Bodega has carried the Cava Brut Reserva from Albert y Noya for some time. It is a magical marriage of 3 Spanish grape varieties given added depth by chardonnay and pinot noir. (£10.49).
The Italian Prosecco from Giol is new to our list.. Our tasting group thought it good value and a good drink—dry with late tasting fruit. (£8.49) |
