4 biodynamic spots in Tuscany, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Tuscany.
Avignonesi ★ 4.7
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano · Via Colonica 1, 53045 Valiano di Montepulciano, Italy
Owned since 2009 by Virginie Saverys. The estate completed organic certification in 2016 (Suolo e Salute) and biodynamic certification by Biodyvin in 2019. The Vino Nobile is now 100 percent biodynamic-and-organic Sangiovese, with Biodyvin and B Corp certifications.
Tip: Single-vineyard Pieve Vino Nobile bottlings (released 2024 onward) showcase the biodynamic farming village by village.
Stella di Campalto (Podere San Giuseppe) ★ 4.8
Brunello di Montalcino · Podere San Giuseppe, 53024 Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino, Italy
Stella di Campalto has farmed organically in Sant'Angelo in Colle since 1996 and biodynamically since 2002; full Demeter certification was awarded in 2005. Roughly 5.5 hectares planted to Sangiovese.
Tip: Listen for the Gregorian chant in the cellar during fermentation; small allocations move via Polaner Selections in the United States.
Salcheto ★ 4.6
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano · Via di Villa Bianca 15, 53045 Montepulciano, Italy
Salcheto has been organically farmed since the late 1990s and fully certified organic and biodynamic since 2009. Carbon-neutral winery with a carbon-footprint-certified bottle of wine (ISO 14064, 2010).
Tip: Tour the off-grid cellar designed with gravity flow and natural light wells; tastings showcase the producer's no-added-sulfite Vino Nobile.
Querciabella ★ 4.7
Chianti Classico · Via di Barbiano 17, 50022 Greve in Chianti, Italy
Greve estate that began organic conversion in 1988 and adopted biodynamics in 2000 across 81 hectares. The vegan biodynamics regime omits all animal-derived inputs (cow horn, manure) in favor of green manure and cover crops.
Tip: Querciabella is certified vegan as well; the Greve cellar visit covers the unusual plant-only biodynamic regime.