Mindful Winemaking – The Lowdown

At Bibendum, we are passionate about the mindful production of wine, and we encourage and hero sustainability throughout the entire value chain – including on an environmental, social and governance level.

Great wine is made in the vineyard. A great cliché, yes – but an irrefutable one. It is made with grapes that come from vines which, in turn, receive nourishment from their terroir. Thus, it is important to consider the environment in which it grows, whether that be the soil, microbes, other plants, trees and even animals.

Understanding this is embracing the provenance of what is in a bottle of wine. Many cellar interventions are related to managing the indigenous microflora; to weaken or eliminate them, or simply to compensate for the fact that they aren’t doing what they should. But if you start off with great grapes, covered in micro-life, that have their fruit in balance with their acid and tannin, very little additives will be required to make up for any imbalances.

The global health and wellness market continues to grow rapidly, with consumers perceiving organic produce as more nutritious, natural, and environmentally friendly than non-organic or conventional produce. Along with the quality of what we consume, the threat of climate change has sparked a growing interest in the environmental impact of how wine is produced. This has seen a rise in winegrowers moving to organic, biodynamic and regenerative practices, committing to putting back what they take out and to leaving the land in a healthier state for future generations.

We have a growing range of mindfully produced wines in our portfolio, available on Bibendum Wine Online. These are delicious wines, made with limited manipulation or additions, from grapes grown harmoniously with nature - a reflection of their environment.

For more about mindful winemaking – including organics, biodynamics, Fairtrade, and more – download our guide below.