Since the 2017 vintage, our winery and wines have held organic certification. We would like to share a few details about what this means.
The European Union introduced a common organic logo so that certified organic products can be clearly distinguished from other products.
Terms such as biologique in France, biologico in Spain and eco in Romania all refer to the same principle: viticulture without systemic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The use of insecticides, synthetic plant-protection products, chemical fertilizers and genetically modified organisms is prohibited.
Permitted natural materialsFor nutrient replenishment, permitted materials include organic manure, compost, algae, guano, natural calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, natural potassium sulfate, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, wine lees, grape pomace and biodynamic preparations.
The range of permitted plant-protection products is also limited. Sulfur and copper may be used, together with natural substances such as algae extracts, paraffin oil and fennel extract.
Organic viticulture relies primarily on preventive measures to protect the crop, without systemic treatments and using only approved contact products. Since 2012, wines themselves can also be certified organic, not only the grapes.
- Organic manure and compost
- Algae, guano and biodynamic preparations
- Natural mineral substances
- Sulfur, copper and approved contact treatments
“Organic farming is a form of agriculture based on organic fertilization, biological plant protection and natural biological cycles, while avoiding synthetic fertilizers and synthetic plant-protection products.”
One of the benefits of organic farming is the production of food rich in trace elements and vitamins, with a lower level of unwanted substances.
Organic production applies high welfare standards, supports environmental protection and promotes sustainability. Compliance with the required principles and rules is closely monitored throughout the chain, from production and processing to trade.
Products from organic farming may use terms such as “eco”, “bio” and “organic”. Everyday expressions such as “chemical-free”, “natural” or “traditional” may sound similar, but they do not automatically indicate compliance with organic certification standards.
Organic farming is a specific form of agricultural production that limits external inputs, prohibits genetically modified organisms and gives priority to local resources and natural processes.
Certification can be obtained after a three-year conversion period. The transition is monitored, and once certification is achieved, compliance is reviewed annually.
