Practical Guide to Organic Wine | Jean Natoli

Organic wine has been legally recognized since March 2012 thanks to European regulation EU No. 203/2012, which specifies the framework in which it must operate as well as the rules for organic winemaking. This practical guide describes all the steps to transition to organic, detailing: the regulatory framework: administrative procedures, certification and control bodies, charters and specifications, organic viticulture: soil maintenance, cultivation methods, disease prevention, pesticides, organic winemaking: strategies, specific issues, reduced use of inputs, aging and packaging, oenological analysis and tasting. At each stage, this guide details the techniques and inputs allowed in organic production, as well as a checklist of key points to remember. It is intended for all professionals and students in the wine industry (winemakers, traders, unions, buyers).