Biodynamic wine

Biodynamic wine is a growing trend in winemaking, with producers increasingly using this method to create blue-chip wines. This book provides a comprehensive and absorbing guide to the theory behind biodynamics, how it differs from organics, and how winemakers use it in practice, often with significant variations according to wine style, local terroir, weather, and lunar cycles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: ACADEMIE DU VIN LIBRARY LIMITED

Wines can be classified in various ways, depending on their origin, color, or style. However, it's only recently that wines have started to be defined by factors such as the growing methods and winemaking techniques used, with a clear distinction between modern chemical approaches and organic or natural methods. Today, some of the most renowned wine producers across the globe, ranging from Bordeaux to the Barossa Valley in Australia, and from Chablis in France to California, are increasingly embracing biodynamics as their preferred method for creating premium wines.

Biodynamic Wine provides a concise and insightful explanation of the principles behind biodynamics, highlighting the differences between biodynamics and organic farming practices. It also delves into how winemakers worldwide, from prestigious Bordeaux chateaux to smaller family estates, implement biodynamics in their winemaking processes, showcasing diverse approaches based on wine style, local terroir, weather conditions, and even lunar cycles. This book serves as a comprehensive and captivating guide to the increasingly debated topic of green winemaking. Whether you're a grower seeking practical guidance or a wine professional or enthusiast interested in learning more about this fascinating phenomenon, Biodynamic Wine offers valuable insights and knowledge.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913141769