In Honor of Earth Day
How Eco-Friendly Farming is Benefiting the Earth
When you pour yourself a glass of wine, you’re not just tasting the grape, you’re tasting the soil, the climate, and the philosophy of the people who grew it. More than ever, that philosophy is turning green.
Eco-friendly farming practices in winemaking are reshaping vineyards across the globe. Here at Eco Terreno, we vow to put the earth first and use regenerative methods of clean farming.
Why go green?
Traditional agriculture, including conventional viticulture, often relies on chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and heavy water use—all of which can deplete the land and pollute nearby ecosystems.
So, what exactly makes our vineyard eco-friendly?
- Organic Farming
Organic winemaking starts in the vineyard. This practice avoids synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, instead focusing on natural alternatives like compost, cover crops, and beneficial insects to control pests.
Benefits:
- Promotes biodiversity
- Improves soil health
- Reduces chemical runoff
- Regenerative Agriculture
Going a step beyond organic, regenerative farming focuses on improving the land—restoring soil health, increasing carbon sequestration, and boosting ecosystem diversity.
Practices include:
- No-till farming
- Integrating animals like sheep to naturally manage weeds and fertilize
- Planting cover crops to enrich the soil and prevent erosion
- Biodiversity & Use of Farm Animals
Instead of turning vineyards into sterile monocultures, we design our land to coexist with nature. That means planting trees, preserving wildflowers, and creating a save place for local wildlife to pass through. The addition and integration of our garden, farm, and enchanting bee garden creates the biodiversity that we all love and need.
Our chickens are utilized for consuming leftover produce which reduces food waste while adding fertility to the soil rather than tainting the earth with chemical fertilizers. Intern, our chickens produce healthy organic eggs and flourish in a free-range, cage free environment.
The result? Healthier vineyards, fewer pests, and a more balanced ecosystem.
Eco-friendly and regenerative winemaking isn’t just a trend, it’s our philosophy. One that respects the land, supports local ecosystems, and aims to leave the earth better than we found it.
You can taste it in every sip!
