Producer list 72dpi

ORGANIC
Organic wines are made from grapes grown without the use
of fertilisers, fungicides, and synthetic herbicides. Some use
cover crops to provide a habitat for beneficial insects that are
the natural enemy of problem species, or have sheep graze
between the vines, eating the grass and weeds.
The laws differ from country to country but in principle,
they work with nature to increase their vineyard’s biodiversity.
A number of our wine producers farm organically but have
not applied for organic certification. See our Organic range
of wines on page 125.
NATURAL
Natural Wines are farmed organically (biodynamically)
and produced without adding or removing anything in
the cellar. No additives or processing aids are used, and
‘intervention’ in the naturally occurring fermentation
process is kept to a minimum. As such neither fining nor
filtration are used and the result is a living wine -
wholesome and full of naturally occurring microbiology.
De Martino produce a natural wine called Viejas
Tinajas. The wines are aged in old Amphorae and only
use natural yeasts, no sulphur and is bottled unfiltered.
ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC
BIODYNAMIC
Biodynamic farming is based on the principles of Rudolf
Steiner, an Austrian philosopher scientist (1861 - 1925). The
core idea is that the land and vineyard is a self-sustaining,
closed system, while the philosophy also considers astrological
influences and lunar cycles. Pesticides and fertilisers are
banned and replaced by special soil preparations to enhance
nutrients. We have some fantastic Biodynamic producers in
our portfolio including: Domaine Dujac, Domaine Vacheron,
Sepp Moser, and selected d’Arenberg wines.
Febvre are proud members
of the Organic Trust
d’Arenberg biodynamic farming
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