FROM EARTH TO COSMOS: The impact of Biodynamics on agriculture and viticulture

As we embark on our year-long journey around biodynamics in celebration of the centenary, let’s dive into the heart of biodynamic methods, exploring their tangible influences on agriculture and viticulture specifically. Biodynamics, a holistic approach that is at one with the rhythms of nature and cosmic forces, permeates every aspect of agriculture it touches.


The Biodynamic Calendar: Aligning with Cosmic Cycles

At the heart of biodynamic practice, the biodynamic calendar serves as an essential guide for farmers, indicating the optimal times to sow, plant, prune and harvest in harmony with lunar and planetary cycles. This calendar distinguishes four types of days – roots, flowers, leaves, and fruits – each corresponding to the part of the plant most suitable for working according to the position of the moon and the constellations of the zodiac.

For example, root days are ideal for planting tubers such as carrots and potatoes, while fruit days are favorable for harvesting pome fruits. This practice allows for synchronizing agricultural activities with the subtle influences of the stars, aiming to strengthen the vitality and productivity of plantations.


Influence of Biodynamics on Viticulture

When it comes to viticulture, biodynamics transcends the simple cultivation of vines to achieve a deep and nuanced expression of wine. Treating the soil with natural preparations and stimulating microbial life, this method supports a dynamic ecosystem, allowing the vines to efficiently draw on the necessary nutrients. The result? Healthier, more balanced grapes.

Biodynamic wines are distinguished by their purity and intensity, faithfully reflecting the terroir from which they come. This fidelity is made possible by the avoidance of pesticides and synthetic chemicals, allowing for a more authentic expression of the characteristics specific to each soil. In addition, adherence to lunar and planetary cycles in the critical phases of viticulture—planting, pruning, and harvest—promotes not only better aromatic expression, but also increased complexity in the wine.



A philosophy of respect and harmony

Biodynamics is therefore not limited to a series of agricultural techniques; it is a philosophy of life that respects and integrates natural and cosmic forces, profoundly transforming everything it touches. Whether through the biodynamic calendar or through specific cultivation methods, it offers a path towards more sustainable agriculture and products that not only nourish the body, but also the soul, while paying homage to tradition and paving the way for a future that is more respectful of our planet.