Environment Issues

The most widely definition of Organic wine is wine made from grapes grown in accordance wine principles of organic farming, which typically excludes the use of artificial chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.

Organic wine is generally consumed for its perceived health benefits and reduced environmental impact. The consumption of organic wine grew at a rate of almost 4 percent over the year ending September 2009, out-pacing growth in the consumption of non-organic wine which grew 2% during a similar period. An estimated 1500-2000 organic wine producers globally, including negociant labels, with more than 885 of these organic domains in France alone. The legal definition of Organic Wine is a complex issue and varies from country to country. The primary difference in the way that organic wine is defined relates to the use (or non use) of preservatives during the wine-making process.