Querciabella Vineyards

Since chemical–free viticulture was introduced at Querciabella

with the conversion to organics in 1988 followed by

a transition to biodynamics in 2000, the goal has been to

maintain a balanced ecosystem where healthy, living soil

provides the highest quality of nourishment to vines, while

achieving perfect harmony with the rest of nature.

The winery practices a proprietary farming regime known

as cruelty–free biodynamics, which bars the use of

animal–derived products from all phases of grape growing

and winemaking. This 100% vegan approach to biodynamic

viticulture is not only key to producing wines of exquisite

quality and marked territoriality, but is also a direct challenge

against the industrialized farming establishment – an economic

behemoth based on the systematic exploitation of animals,

which scientific research shows to have devastating effects

on our planet.

Querciabella opposes the use of GMOs, especially

in agriculture, given their grievous environmental impact.

The winery also rejects artificial manipulation in winemaking,

including the practice of reverse osmosis, which compromises

the natural chemical composition of wine.

With 74 hectares (183 acres) of prime Chianti Classico

vineyards – located in the communes of Greve, Panzano,

Radda and Gaiole – in addition to 32 hectares (79 acres) in

Maremma on Tuscany’s unspoiled Etruscan coast, Querciabella’s

holdings represent one of the largest extensions of biodynamically

farmed (certified organic) vineyards in Italy, contributing

extraordinary biodiversity to local and surrounding ecosystems

and serving as a sanctuary for thriving numbers of honeybee
colonies. To learn more about Querciabella’s campaign to raise

awareness about Colony Collapse Disorder and the countless

benefits of chemical-free farming, visit www.beebiodynamic.com.

Querciabella, the Querciabella logo, Batàr, Camartina, Mongrana and Palafreno are

registered trademarks of Società; Agricola Querciabella SpA.