Biodynamic Wine

Biodynamic wine begins with a holistic approach to the vineyard, treating it as a living ecosystem rather than simply a place to grow grapes. Building on many principles of organic farming, biodynamic viticulture also uses specific preparations and follows its own farming philosophy and, where certified, defined standards. Our selection brings together distinctive biodynamic wines from small producers, chosen for their character, quality and individuality rather than the farming method alone.

  • Domaine La Madone Fleurie Vieille Vignes

    Domaine La Madone Fleurie Vieille Vignes

    Domaine La Madone Fleurie Vieille Vignes

    75cl | ABV: 14.5%

    £21.95
    £21.95
  • Cremant d'Alsace Melanie Pfister Sparkling Extra Brut

    Cremant D'Alsace Pfister

    Cremant D'Alsace Pfister

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £32.95
    £32.95
  • Ingrid Groiss Austria Gemischter Satz

    Ingrid Groiss Weinviertal Gemischter Satz

    Ingrid Groiss Weinviertal Gemischter Satz

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £19.95
    £19.95
  • Encruzado Bical Portuguese White Antonio Madeira

    Antonio Madeira Branco Dao White

    Antonio Madeira Branco Dao White

    75cl | ABV: 13.0%

    £26.95
    £26.95
  • Anne-Santi Ninfa Del Nera Natural Italian White

    Anne-Santi Ninfa Del Nera Natural Italian White

    Anne-Santi Ninfa Del Nera Natural Italian White

    75cl | ABV: 12%

    £18.95
    £18.95
  • Matic Postopoma Slovenia Orange Wine

    Matic Postopoma Orange

    Matic Postopoma Orange

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £20.95
    £20.95
  • Atlante Vidueno

    Atlante Vidueno

    Atlante Vidueno

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £34.95
    £34.95
  • Amphora Aged Italian White Anne Santi

    Anne-Santi Acqua della Serpa Amphorae

    Anne-Santi Acqua della Serpa Amphorae

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £31.95
    £31.95
  • Nomad 'Frank' Cabernet Franc Elgin South Africa

    Nomad 'Frank' Cabernet Franc Elgin

    Nomad 'Frank' Cabernet Franc Elgin

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £24.95
    £24.95
  • Bedoba Orange

    Bedoba Orange

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    Bedoba Orange

    75cl | ABV: 13%

    £18.95
    £18.95
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  • Dao Tinto Antonio Madeira A Liberdade Wine Bottle on a White Background

    Dao Tinto Antonio Madeira A Liberdade

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    Dao Tinto Antonio Madeira A Liberdade

    75cl | ABV: 13.0%

    £34.95
    £34.95
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  • Between 5 Bells Amber Orange Wine Australia

    Between 5 Bells Amber Orange Australia

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    Between 5 Bells Amber Orange Australia

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £29.95
    £29.95
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Biodynamic Wine Buying Guide

Biodynamic wine can sound complicated, but for the drinker it is useful to think of it first as an approach to farming rather than a particular style of wine. Biodynamic vineyards build on organic principles while treating the vineyard as an interconnected ecosystem. The wines themselves can be red, white, rosé or sparkling and range from classical to adventurous, so the biodynamic label alone will not tell you what a bottle tastes like. As ever, start with the styles, grapes and regions you already enjoy.

How do you choose a biodynamic wine?

Choose biodynamic wine in much the same way as any other wine: think first about grape variety, region and the style you enjoy. Biodynamic farming does not create one particular flavour. A delicate biodynamic white can be completely different from a powerful red or traditional-method sparkling wine. Think of biodynamics as part of the story behind the bottle rather than a flavour profile.

How does biodynamic farming work?

Biodynamic farming treats the vineyard as a connected ecosystem, with an emphasis on soil health, biodiversity and reducing reliance on external inputs. Growers use specific biodynamic preparations made from plant, mineral and animal materials, and may time vineyard activities according to biodynamic calendars. Certified producers must follow defined biodynamic standards.

Biodynamic, organic or natural?

Biodynamic farming builds on organic principles but follows additional practices and its own philosophy. Natural wine, meanwhile, generally refers to a low-intervention approach to winemaking and has no single universally accepted definition. There can be considerable overlap between the three, but a biodynamic wine should not automatically be assumed to be natural, just as a natural wine is not necessarily biodynamic.

Biodynamic Wine FAQs

What is biodynamic wine?

Biodynamic wine is made from grapes grown according to biodynamic farming principles. These build on organic practices while treating the vineyard as an interconnected ecosystem and using specific preparations and farming methods. Some biodynamic vineyards and wines are independently certified.

Is biodynamic wine the same as organic wine?

No, although there is considerable overlap. Biodynamic farming builds on organic principles but includes additional practices and its own philosophy. Certified biodynamic producers must meet specific standards beyond those required for organic certification.

Does biodynamic wine taste different?

There is no single biodynamic taste. Grape variety, vineyard, climate and winemaking have a much greater influence on flavour. Biodynamic wines can be light or powerful, traditional or unconventional, still or sparkling.

What is a biodynamic calendar?

Biodynamic growers may use a calendar that associates different agricultural activities with lunar and celestial cycles. Some use it to help determine the timing of vineyard work and the application of biodynamic preparations. How closely individual producers follow these practices varies.

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