Is organic viticulture irresponsible?
See both sides of the debate as to whether organic viticulture is possible or not, as taken from the 'burning question' in Decanter's February 2014 issue....
Organic wines are made from grapes grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers, and with a minimum of additives in the cellar.
Many of the top producers in Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Loire have led the way in the increasing popularity of this form of wine production.
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See both sides of the debate as to whether organic viticulture is possible or not, as taken from the 'burning question' in Decanter's February 2014 issue....
St Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate Chateau Fonplegade has received organic status from certification agency EcoCert.
There has been a sharp drop in the number of French winemakers converting their vines to organic, but supporters believe consumer demand will spark a fresh growth phase.
Organic viticulture, egg-shaped vats and infra-red technology are key winemaking techniques for the future of Bordeaux's vineyards and cellars, according to a group of early-adopting Chateau owners.
Organics and screwcaps could be the way forward for Chateau Margaux, according to new research by the Bordeaux first growth.
It's been a long pregnancy, but the baby is, at last, almost with us. In the next few weeks, the European regulations regarding 'organic wine' (as opposed to 'wine made with organically grown grapes') are due to be published in the EU's Journal official.
Twenty percent of vineyards in New Zealand will be farmed organically or biodynamically by 2020, according to a new target set by Organic Winegrowers New Zealand (OWNZ).
Chateaux Guiraud and Pontet Canet have become Bordeaux’s first classed growths to be certified organic.
The European Union has rejected a proposal to create an organic wine category, despite regulation being 'urgently needed'.
Bordeaux first growth Château Latour will step up its organic project in 2010.
With healthy eating – and drinking – all the rage, MONTY WALDIN investigates why some organic wines may be better for you than others