Organic winegrowing — what it means

​​Growing grapes organically means working without synthetic pesticides, chemical herbicides or artificial fertilisers. In their place we use cover crops, biodiversity and compost to build living soil and strengthen the vines' own resilience.

 From grape to bottle

There is an important distinction: a wine can be made from certified organic grapes yet not carry an organic label. Organic certification on the bottle requires that the winemaking itself — additives, storage and bottling — is also certified, by an approved body such as Valoritalia.
At Cascina VerdeVios, both the vineyard and, where labelled, the winemaking follow organic principles.

Why it matters

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• For the soil and climate — organic vineyards preserve natural fertility, store more carbon and reduce runoff into surrounding land and water.

• For the wine — without synthetic inputs, the grapes are left to find their own balance, which many believe lets the character of the site come through more clearly.

• For what's in the glass — fewer synthetic residues and, often, fewer additions in the cellar.