"Earth Friendly"
Winemaking
Our winemaking philosophy is based on the belief that great wines always begin in the vineyard, but in order to achieve the goal it is our responsibility to farm the land in harmony with nature not only to produce the finest quality wines, but also to protect the environment.
Since 1992 the entire Colle Verde Estate has been dedicated to ‘Integrated Pest Management’ programs that minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In 1999 all our productions went organic, as certified by ICEA As from 2006 we fully turned into biodynamic viticulture, with implementation of the classic biodynamic preparations and teas, and use of natural yeasts.
Colle Verde’s ‘natural farming’ practices in the vineyard include:
> planting cover crops to improve the soil’s natural fertility
> using copper and sulphur based products for pest control
> creating a bio-diverse habitat by letting portions of the property remain uncultivated to provide a wild habitat for beneficial insects and natural predators
> conserving soil through composting and mechanical weeding