The 19th edition of BiodiVino 2025 confirms itself as an unmissable event for lovers of organic and biodynamic viticulture. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests (MASAF) and within the framework of the “Bio-ConvItalia – Italian Convivial Organic” project, this international showcase celebrates wine biodiversity as a key element of sustainable agriculture.
A Focus on Biodiversity and Organic Viticulture
Italy stands out as a world leader in organic viticulture, with 133,000 hectares of organic vineyards, accounting for over 20% of the national vineyard area. This wealth of biodiversity is a distinctive feature of Italy, which boasts 80 cultivated grape varieties, ensuring a wide variety of wine productions and high adaptability to different terroirs.
The Event in Lombardy: National Seminar and Wine Tasting
One of the key events of BiodiVino 2025 will take place in Lombardy, in the charming setting of Fortunago (PV), on March 15, 2025. The “Giovanni Azzaretti” Auditorium will host the national seminar titled “The Wine of Gaia: The Environmental Performance of Italian Organic Oenology and the Culture of Responsible Drinking.”
Seminar Program
- 3:00 PM – Participant registration
- 3:30 PM – Institutional greetings from the Mayor of Fortunago, Legambiente Voghera, and CIA Pavia
- 3:45 PM – Introduction by Lillo Alaimo Di Loro, President of Italia Bio
- 4:00 PM – Academic presentations:
- “The VIVA Project and Measuring Sustainability in Italian Organic Viticulture” – Prof. Edoardo Puglisi (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza)
- “Sustainable Vineyard Management and the Use of Microorganisms in Organic Viticulture” – Prof. Lucrezia Lamastra (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza)
- 5:30 PM – Debate and audience participation
- 6:00 PM – Wine Tasting: Tasting of the best organic wines from Oltrepò Pavese, curated by oenologist Gianni Giardina
- 7:30 PM – Closing remarks and Bio Refreshments
BiodiVino 2025 is not just an event for industry professionals but also a meeting opportunity for all wine lovers who wish to explore the connection between territory, tradition, and innovation.
