About Us
The Aim of the association
Producing natural wine means respecting the soils, the environment, the natural cycle of life, and eliminating the use of invasive and toxic agents, first in the vineyard and then in the cellar.
VinNatur was founded in 2006 by Angiolino Maule in Italy. Today, there are over 300 winemaker-members from 12 different countries.
The goal of the association is to unite winemakers, giving each of them greater strength, awareness and knowledge by sharing experiences, studies and research.
VinNatur organises events, on average – in Italy and abroad – and with the profits, the association commissions scientists to find explanations and solutions to some of the common problems that occur in organic agriculture and winemaking without entrants or additives. VinNatur aims to preserve the individuality of wine, from the homologation that chemistry, technology and industrialisation have brought about.
Since 2007, VinNatur analyses a wine from each of their members for pesticide residue. It was a very important step because, even though it hasn’t always been popular with producers, this analysis guarantees the consumer that the wine is clean and healthy. Credibility and trustworthiness are qualities which are more and more sought after; consumers are becoming more switched on and attentive to what they buy and drink.
The laboratory looks for 388 pesticides principles and the levels of total sulfur dioxide. In other words, we are looking for synthetic pesticides used against vine diseases that enter the lymphatic circulation of the plants, and consequently, in the wine. In this way, we want to guarantee maximum healthiness and the total absence of pesticides in the wines.
To resume, the association invests its own resources, and gives a high level of attention to winemaker members who want to satisfy the customer demand for a wine which is healthy, appetising and free from defects. The goal is to promote scientific research and to diffuse knowledge of natural and innovative techniques amongst the members. To grow together.
Procedural Regulations for VinNatur wine
The VinNatur Association brings together winemakers from around the world who want to defend the integrity of their territory, respect the history, culture and art which has been handed down over time, all while drawing inspiration from a strong ecological ethic.
In 2016, VinNatur voted and approved a charter, far more rigourous that organic reglementation, which sets out what are or are not the allowed practices and products during viticulture and vinification.
Becoming a member of VinNatur
To join VinNatur and therefore become an active associate member, you need to follow some important steps. The executive committee of the association has delegated a tasting commission to evaluate the wines of the wineries that intend to join VinNatur.