biodynamic

adjective

bio·dy·nam·ic | \ ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik

, -dī-\

Definition of biodynamic

1 : of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles Followers of biodynamic viticulture not only abstain from the use of chemicals, but also take a more holistic approach, viewing their environment—the soil, plants and animals—as a working unity that should be as self-sustaining as possible.— Alison Napjus biodynamic practices

2 : grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming biodynamic vegetables a biodynamic vineyard

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biodynamically \ ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mi-k(-ə)lē

\ adverb

cultivated biodynamically

biodynamics \ ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-miks

\ noun, plural in form but singular in construction

To proponents of biodynamics, the soil is not just a medium in which living things grow; the soil is itself a living organism. — Bill St. John

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Podere Le Ripi This winery in Montalcino is a stunning experiment in biodynamic viticulture from Francesco Illy, a third-generation member of the famous espresso-making family. — Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, "5 Best Day Trips from Rome," 5 Mar. 2018 At Finca La Carrodilla, sit in the rooftop garden and have a glass of the crisp biodynamic chenin blanc (few whites are produced in this red-heavy area). — Condé Nast Traveler, "A Perfect Weekend in Baja's Wine Country," 28 Sep. 2018 About 300 of them comprise an organic, biodynamic farm. — Ruth Reichl, Town & Country, "Meet Cesare Casella, the Tuscan Chef Who's Known as the "Prosciutto Whisperer"," 21 Sep. 2018 So was the reception, which was held inside Apollo Bar with long dinner tables and a family-style menu of seafood and biodynamic vegetables, conceptualized by chef Frederik and executed by his amazing staff. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "Model Caroline Brasch Nielsen Took a Canal Boat to Her Wedding in Copenhagen," 27 Aug. 2018 Try the biodynamic Alsatian white blend from Barmès-Buecher, or a sunny Picpoul de Pinet with roasted clams casino whose buttery crumb topping was scented with smoky Benton’s bacon. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "Craig LaBan's first bite of the Delaware beaches | A dining guide," 15 June 2018 And its especially in-vogue counterpart, biodynamic wine? — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "California wine’s sustainability dilemma," 22 June 2018 Sonoma County’s Littorai, for example, follows biodynamic practices to the extreme, but owner Ted Lemon has sworn to me that he’ll never get certified. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "California wine’s sustainability dilemma," 22 June 2018 Opened in 2016, this casual restaurant serves an eclectic mix-and-match menu along with biodynamic wines and creative cocktails. — Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, "36 Hours in Gothenburg, Sweden," 10 May 2018

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