Natural wines

Organic, biodynamic, naked, free... What is natural wine? A little of all this or none of it? Here, on a few pages, is a concise guide to understanding it. Natural wine: an expression that is increasingly used and widespread, along with the commercial success that this type of wine is experiencing. However, in the absence of legislation on the matter, many doubts persist, starting with the definition of this unrecognized term. After the controversial entry into force of the European legislation on organic wine (2012), more dissemination on the subject is still necessary. When talking about wine, it cannot be said that organic and natural are the same thing, quite the opposite! Here is a brief overview that aims to illustrate clearly and concisely when and why a wine can rightfully be considered natural. Chapters in this volume: 1. How to define and distinguish natural wines? 2. Organic farming: a first option 3. Biodynamic practice, a step towards the higher 4. Natural viticulture: a point of synthesis and arrival? 5. Unraveling the complexity: making healthy and quality wine 6. The importance of winemaking. The issue of sulfites 7. Expressing the terroir potential 8. Wine digestibility. What can a bottle of wine contain? 9. A particular spirit of tasting and service 10. Glossary