In 1998 Leonardo made an
important choice: to switch all his vineyards to
certified organic farming. From
that moment on, we use physical methods rather than chemical ones and
biodegradable products deriving
from
organic sources produced by us. Moreover, we do not make systemic pesticide treatments on our
vineyards, we do not use dangerous pesticides and we are constantly
controlled by organic certification
bodies. Today, the main techniques we use are:
- Grape marcs fertilization: The aged marcs are fertile hummus for the soil. The grape marcs are made from
organic grapes’ skin and seeds obtained from previous vintage pressed grapes. In this way we give back to
the soil what it gave us.
- Grassy meadow: it is a grass made from various types of plants that nourish the vine, protect the soil,
preserve the water and take away the weed.