Reclaiming Earth’s Assets By Getting Dirty
Discover the benefits of regenerative viticulture and its transformative impact to minimize climate change and restore earth's precious assets. Sustainable farming practices enhance soil health, protect biodiversity, and produce exceptional wines. And from cover crops to biodynamic principles, explore the techniques sustainable winegrowers are using to shape the future of viticulture and agriculture.
Women in Wine Marching to a Different Beat
The world of wine is being revolutionized by a surge of talented women winemakers. These passionate innovators are crafting unique and delicious wines using sustainable practices and minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process. From meticulous vineyard management to exploring new fermentation techniques, they're bringing a fresh perspective that's pushing the boundaries of what natural wine can be. This rise of women in natural wine is not only exciting the industry, but also offering wine lovers a diverse and ever-evolving selection of delicious wines to discover.
Lorenzo Corino: Viticulture Researcher, Vigneron, Winemaker & Friend
There aren’t enough words to express our admiration and fondness for the natural wine legend, Lorenzo Corino.
He was learned yet approachable, passionate yet pragmatic, wise yet obstinate. All of these character qualities made him a vocal and admired figure in natural wine circles, first to defend natural wine, yet first to say that the term doesn’t exist, seemingly paradoxical until you sat down and really listened to him. Then you got hooked, like we did.
We take you down our journey, short as it was, in getting to know our friend, viticulture researcher, vigneron and winemaker, Lorenzo Corino.
The Essence of Family, Terroir & Natural Winemaking
Learn about the Corino family’s unconventional ‘back to basics’ way of farming, viticulture and natural winemaking. It’s based on tradition and learnings starting with Biagio Corino in the mid 1800’s, passing down from generation to generation. The baton was just passed from 5th generation Lorenzo Corino to 6th generation Guido and Luisa. Find out how, without formal training in viticulture and wine, the latest generation of Corinos are excelling at regenerative agriculture and making natural wines. Read this inspirational and informative article.
The Wise Man of Natural Wine
We reflect on Lorenzo Corino, who, according to a recent interview of him at Raw Wine Natural Wine Fair in New York by Heritage Radio Network: ‘Lorenzo is the epitome of a Legend – extremely knowledgeable, he creates wines of immense beauty, while also managing to be humble and generous to boot. He has given his life to viticulture and winemaking, and his wines are testament to his skill and love of the vine.’ Let’s learn about him, up front and close, along with his family’s wines in this article.
Is 'real' natural wine becoming endangered?
Not surprisingly, as we consumers have become more conscious of what’s on our plates, demand for organic food has increased, along with knowing where it comes from and how it was farmed and made. Is wine next?