Nicolas Joly Boeken

“Wine is made in the vineyard” is the mantra of many a winemaker. But what does it mean, really? Esteemed winemaker and biodynamic pioneer Nicholas Joly believes a wine that is well-made in the vineyard must express its unique terroir— the character imbued by a vine’s particular plot of well-tended earth. In Biodynamic Wine, Demystified , Joly shares the core philosophy behind biodynamic viticulture and why such practices result in wines of regional distinction. This process treats the vineyard as a self-perpetuating ecological whole influenced not only by terrestrial forces but those of the sun, moon and cosmos. He explains why the use of foreign substances such as pesticides and fertilizers in the vineyard, and aromatic yeasts and enzymes in the cellar, as well as mechanisms such as electric motors and pumps, disrupt this synergy and are ultimately counterproductive to a wine’s best, consistent expression.

This reprint of a classic work from 1883 offers a glimpse into the themes and style of its time. Readers can expect to encounter the original narrative, characters, and insights that reflect the historical context and cultural nuances of the late 19th century. The text preserves the authenticity of the era, providing a valuable resource for both literary enthusiasts and historians interested in the evolution of storytelling.

States that even expensive wines, made under strictly regulated controls and standards, are tainted by the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and manipulated in the cellar through the use of osmosis and the additions of aromatic yeasts and enzymes. This book provides information on the methods used to counter such trends.

Kniha se zabývá biodynamikou, kterou Nicolas Joly zavedl v roce 1984 ve svém prestižním vinařství. Vinná réva, která je v harmonickém vztahu se svým okolím, plodí voňavější a šťavnatější hrozny, a tedy plnější víno, na němž, v době, kdy jsou si vína čím dál tím víc podobnější, musí ostatně milovníkům dobrého vína záležet…….