Neue Wege zur Regeneration der Rebenkultur

What actually is the vine? What does it need to thrive? How can vine growing be strengthened? These are the guiding questions addressed in this book: growth processes and pruning, the history of viticulture and, within the framework of biodynamic cultivation, practical ways towards a viticulture true to the nature of the vine are presented, also with a view to how a monoculture, which the vine usually is, can be guided towards becoming an organism. An invitation to think one's way into vine growing.

The world of winegrowing is on the move! Weakened vines, new pests and diseases, compacted soils and much more pose challenges in vine growing that cannot be solved with the usual methods and ways of thinking. More and more winegrowers are taking an interest in biodynamic viticulture, and the number of biodynamic wine estates is growing steadily. Biodynamic viticulture is booming!
For over 30 years, biodynamic winegrowers have gathered practical trials and experience, opening up new paths and perspectives for vine growing. The aim of this book is to make the knowledge and experience of biodynamic winegrowers accessible to a wider public. Who actually is the vine? And what does it need? What are the foundations of healthy viticulture true to the nature of the vine? How can the vine be strengthened against diseases? How can biodiversity and resilience be brought into vine growing? How should vines be pruned in keeping with their nature? Does the vine have a future at all? Experienced winegrowers, researchers and advisers address these and many other questions in their contributions to this book.

Jean-Michel Florin (ed.): Verlag am Goetheanum, Dornach 2017, 244 pp., ISBN 978-3-7235-1583-9, 30,00 €