By Bibendumtimes
Rudolf Steiner
Biodynamic agriculture was developed in the early 1920s by Rudolf Steiner. Seen by many as the first modern ecological farming system it is an holistic approach that tries to bring the soil, plants and animals to its original natural balance and harmony. Unlike the more general term natural wine (see earlier post), Biodynamic winemaking is to many the strictest method of viticulture and vinification. Very precise guidelines have to be followed in order to convert the soil back to its original composition. Certification is very difficult to obtain and at least 4 years of proven Biodynamic farming are required.
More and more top quality producers embrace Biodynamic farming, with the like of Leflaive, Zind-Humbrecht and Nicolas Joly leading the way. One of the most charismatic and knowledgeable follower of Biodynamics is Alto Adige’s Alois Lageder. A fierce and long time practiser of Biodynamic farming Alois has just released his first Demeter (the strictest Biodynamic certification) certified wine. Watch the video where Alois explains why Biodynamic farming is essential in order to restore the soil to its original composition and how it differs from organic farming.
Seen by many as the purest and ultimate winemaking approach, biodynamic wines have seen a huge growth of popularity in recent years. Sommeliers are increasingly populating their wine lists with biodynamic wines too. As the term is still unfamiliar to the average wine drinker sommelier’s see themselves as being at the vanguard of the drive to raise awareness of biodynamics. Watch Angus Macnab’s (Lanesborough Hotel) talking about biodynamic wines below:
Here’s Roberto delle Pietra (Roussillon restaurant) take on the Biodynamic farming concept and the danger of misusing the term:
It’s exciting to see so many sommeliers engaging with biodynamics. They fully understand the philosophy behind the wines and by sharing their knowledge they seek to educate and enlighten their customers and convert them into the joys of biodynamic wines.
Tags: Alois Lageder, Biodynamics, Italy, sommeliers, Video, wine dinner
Could someone tell me what this “cosmic energy is and how i can get some? My houseplants are all rather prone to falling over so could do with some balance…