Biodynamic wines is a category of over 15 wines from organically and sustainably managed vineyards, concentrated mainly around the D.O. Jumilla and D.O. Sierras de Málaga regions. The range includes red, white, rosé and orange wines from the producers Cerrón, F. Schatz and Celler Bellaserra. Biodynamic farming is based on the principles of organic agriculture, but it goes further still - it respects the natural cycles of the soil and the vineyard and excludes synthetic fertilisers and sprays. A speciality of the range is the orange wine Superbloom orange from Celler Bellaserra, made by macerating white grapes on their skins in a similar way to red wine.
How to find your way around this category
The wines are divided by producer and region. Cerrón from D.O. Jumilla offers a wide range of red and white wines (Matas Altas, Remordimiento, La Servil), F. Schatz from D.O. Sierras de Málaga focuses on red wines including the Petit Verdot variety, and Celler Bellaserra from Catalonia offers, alongside a classic rosé, an unconventional orange wine.
The choice is guided, as with other wines, mainly by colour and style - the biodynamic approach additionally promises more considerate growing without synthetic interventions.
Producers and their wines
Producer
Region
Types of wine
Recommended pairing
Cerrón
D.O. Jumilla
Red and white (Matas Altas, Remordimiento, La Servil)
Tapas, grilled meat and fish
F. Schatz
D.O. Sierras de Málaga
Red, including the Petit Verdot variety
Red meat, matured cheeses
Celler Bellaserra
Cataluňa
Rosé and orange (Superbloom)
Lighter menus, cheeses, seasoned dishes
You will always find the specific variety and style of a given wine in its product detail.
What orange wine is
Orange wine is made from white grapes whose juice remains in contact with the skins for a longer time, similarly to the production of red wine. As a result it acquires an amber to orange colour, more pronounced tannins and a more complex flavour than classic white wine.
Orange wine is a tasting experience for more experienced tasters - it has a more pronounced and less balanced flavour than ordinary white or rosé wine.
Frequently asked questions
What does biodynamic wine mean?
Biodynamic wine comes from vineyards managed without synthetic fertilisers and sprays, with regard for natural cycles and the soil. It is a stricter approach than conventional organic farming.
What is the difference between organic and biodynamic wine?
Organic farming focuses mainly on excluding synthetic chemicals, whereas biodynamics additionally works with an overall approach to the vineyard as an interconnected ecosystem, including natural cycles.
What is orange wine?
Orange wine is made from white grapes macerated on their skins in a similar way to red wine, thanks to which it has an amber colour, more pronounced tannins and a more complex flavour.
Does biodynamic wine taste different from conventional wine?
The difference is individual and depends on the particular winery and vintage, but many producers state that the biodynamic approach contributes to a more pronounced typicity and authenticity of the wine.
Where do the biodynamic wines in the range come from?
Mainly from the D.O. Jumilla (Cerrón) and D.O. Sierras de Málaga (F. Schatz) regions, complemented by the Catalan wines of Celler Bellaserra.
The producer, the region and the style of wine (classic vs. orange). Also: the biodynamic approach comes in addition to the usual selection criteria.
What we base this on
The principles of biodynamic agriculture and information from the producers Cerrón, F. Schatz and Celler Bellaserra. Also: we verify the specific certification of a given wine with the producer.
Where the limits are
The range is smaller than for conventional wines, and production tends to be more limited. Also: you will find the current availability in the product detail.
What this category does not cover
Classic conventionally grown wines. Also: you will find those in the Red wine, White wine and Rosé wine categories.