{"id":17563,"date":"2025-01-08T15:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T22:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T20:00:55","slug":"sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/","title":{"rendered":"NATURAL AGRICULTURE METHOD \u2013 Part 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17563\" class=\"elementor elementor-17563 elementor-14486\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cd9f1b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1cd9f1b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e6160fd\" data-id=\"3e6160fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a6b786b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a6b786b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><\/figure><h2 id=\"h-principio-n-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #8e4211;\">Principle No. 5<\/span><\/h2><p>Biodiversity and sustainability are fundamental pillars of the <strong>MAN Method<\/strong>. We have already introduced these concepts, but they are so important that they deserve further exploration. This agricultural approach not only promotes a resilient vineyard system but also helps preserve and regenerate ecosystems. <\/p><h2 id=\"h-strategie-per-la-biodiversita-e-sostenibilita-nel-metodo-mans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #8e4211;\"><strong>Strategies for Biodiversity and Sustainability in the MAN Method<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\"><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Consociations and permanent grassing<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Promotes plant diversity in the vineyard and ensures a balanced ecosystem.<\/li><li>It stimulates plant roots without requiring watering, creating a self-sustaining environment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Hedges and trees<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hedges and trees, placed around and within the vineyard, improve the microclimate and attract useful species, strengthening the ecological network.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Compost and natural fertilizers<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The use of compost enriches the soil with organic matter and beneficial microorganisms, promoting a living, fertile soil.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Pastures and diversified crops<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Integrating horse pastures and alternative crops reduces monoculture and contributes to the balance of the system.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Preference for local cultivars<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enhancing native varieties means conserving the genetic heritage and increasing resilience to local climatic conditions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Biological control of pests<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The introduction of beneficial insects and the monitoring of plant and animal species contribute to the natural balance of the ecosystem (e.g., phytoseiid mite shelters for erinose control).<br\/><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Focus on cover plants and microbial biodiversity<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\"><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Cover Crops<br\/><\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Species such as clover and vetch, along with grasses, are used to improve soil structure and enrich the soil.<\/li><li>Careful management of canopy cutting promotes soil regeneration and biodiversity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Microbial biodiversity<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introducing mature compost and stimulating mycorrhizae promote nutrient uptake and improve vine health.<\/li><li>An active microbial community is essential to ensure fertile and resilient soil.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15007 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/casa_delle_api_alveari-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/casa_delle_api_alveari-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/casa_delle_api_alveari-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/casa_delle_api_alveari-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/casa_delle_api_alveari-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/casa_delle_api_alveari-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/casa_delle_api_alveari-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Honey plants and the role of pollinators<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Native honey plants such as <strong>dogwood, blackthorn and hawthorn<\/strong> are integrated between rows or along borders. These flowers attract pollinators such as bees and beneficial insects, which are essential for both plant reproduction and biological pest control. <\/p><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Sustainable soil management<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\"><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Non-tillage of soil<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoiding tillage protects soil structure and preserves the microbial community.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Organic mulching<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The use of biomass, shredded prunings and organic mulches maintains moisture and enriches the soil with organic matter.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Mature composting and monitoring<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Regular introduction of compost and monitoring of soil quality ensure the balance of nutrient cycles.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Water management: a natural balance<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Vineyards managed according to the MAN Method benefit from an ecosystem that requires no irrigation, even in the youngest vineyards. This is made possible by permanent ground cover, soil conservation practices, plant biodiversity that improves the soil&#8217;s ability to retain moisture, and above all by a planting system that preserves the roots without any pruning. <\/p><h2 id=\"h-un-ecosistema-strutturato-e-sinergico\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #8e4211;\"><strong>A structured and synergistic ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h2><p>The MAN Method demonstrates how a holistic approach to viticulture can integrate biodiversity, sustainability and resilience, creating vineyards that not only produce high-quality wines but also regenerate ecosystems. This approach represents a model for sustainable agriculture, capable of respecting nature and its resources. <\/p><p>The method takes a holistic landscape approach that transforms the farm into an <strong>integrated ecosystem<\/strong>. This system includes vineyards, pastures, and forests even with non-productive areas that become wildlife refuges, contributing to biodiversity conservation. <\/p><p>Vineyard design is not limited to grape production, but considers the entire system, with <strong>both melliferous and non-melliferous tree plants<\/strong> surrounding the vines, creating natural synergies and improving soil health. This approach not only ensures environmental sustainability, but also provides crucial support for wine quality. <\/p><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Soil: foundation of life and quality<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>A <strong>living, healthy soil<\/strong> is the key to regenerative and quality viticulture. Its functions go far beyond plant support: <\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\"><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Carbon immobilization and water retention<\/strong>:<\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A soil rich in organic matter is capable of retaining water and storing carbon, reducing dependence on external inputs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Basis for spontaneous fermentations<\/strong>:<\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A viable soil improves the accumulation of <strong>indigenous yeasts<\/strong>, as well as providing essential nitrogen and vitamins for optimal spontaneous fermentations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Ultimate goal: Authentic, artisanal wines<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>The ultimate goal of the MAN Method is not simply to produce high-quality grapes, but to create <strong>authentic wines,<\/strong> the result of an artisanal approach free from external inputs.<\/p><p>The link between the <strong>soil microbiome<\/strong>, vine health, and indigenous yeasts is critical to making wines that fully express <strong>terroir<\/strong>.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Role of the microbiome in vineyard and wine improvement<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\"><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Vine health and vitality<\/strong>:<\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>soil microbiome<\/strong>, composed of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms, is essential for vine health.<\/li><li>Beneficial microorganisms increase the availability of essential nutrients, such as <strong>nitrogen<\/strong> and <strong>phosphorus<\/strong>, promoting balanced growth and reducing stress.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Symbiosis with roots<\/strong>:<\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mycorrhizae<\/strong> and beneficial fungi create a symbiotic network with roots, improving nutrient uptake and optimizing water balance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Resilience to stresses<\/strong>:<\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Healthy soil makes vines more resistant to <strong>biotic<\/strong> (pests) and <strong>abiotic<\/strong> (drought, salinity) <strong>stresses<\/strong>, contributing to stable, microflora-rich grape production.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Indigenous Yeasts and Terroir<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indigenous yeasts on grape skins are largely derived from the microbiome of the soil and surrounding environment.<\/li><li>When the soil is rich in microbial biodiversity, the yeast population becomes more diverse and stable, improving the quality of fermentations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Distinctive aromatic profiles<\/strong>:<\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Soil microbial diversity concurs in the complexity of fermentations, contributing to wines with <strong>complex and unique aromas<\/strong> that express terroir.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15009 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Giovanni_e_-Marianna_nella_-Vigna_-dellUsignolo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Giovanni_e_-Marianna_nella_-Vigna_-dellUsignolo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Giovanni_e_-Marianna_nella_-Vigna_-dellUsignolo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Giovanni_e_-Marianna_nella_-Vigna_-dellUsignolo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Giovanni_e_-Marianna_nella_-Vigna_-dellUsignolo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Giovanni_e_-Marianna_nella_-Vigna_-dellUsignolo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Giovanni_e_-Marianna_nella_-Vigna_-dellUsignolo-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h2 id=\"h-l-armonia-tra-natura-e-vino\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #8e4211;\"><strong>Harmony between nature and wine<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h2><p>Thanks to this holistic approach, the MAN Method demonstrates how an agriculture that respects the soil and biodiversity can lead not only to<strong> high-quality wines<\/strong>, but also to a regenerative vineyard ecosystem.<\/p><p>The connection between soil, vines and indigenous yeasts is not just a technical element, but a guiding principle for creating authentic wines that tell the story and soul of the land from which they come.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Impacts on winemaking<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>A vineyard with a healthy population of <strong>indigenous yeasts<\/strong> offers many benefits, contributing to wine production that enhances the authenticity of the terroir. Here are the main benefits: <\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\"><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>More stable spontaneous fermentations<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A rich and diverse microbial population ensures reliable natural fermentations, reducing the risk of sudden shutdowns.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Greater expression of terroir<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indigenous yeasts help create a unique flavor profile, best expressing the distinctive characteristics of the area.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Optimal nitrogen supply<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The use of compost and nitrogen-fixing plants, such as clover and vetch, enriches the soil with <strong>organic nitrogen<\/strong>, which is assimilated by the vines and stored in the berries. This ensures ideal <strong>APA <\/strong>(yeast assimilable nitrogen) contents, which are essential for smooth spontaneous fermentations. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Presence of essential vitamins<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The soil microbiome produces B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, pantothenic acid), which are transferred to the plant and accumulated in the berries.<\/li><li><strong>Thiamine (B1)<\/strong>, in particular, is critical for yeast growth and activity during fermentation, promoting a more robust and stable process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Reduced need for cellar operations<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A healthy microflora on the grapes therefore reduces the need to inoculate commercial yeasts or use correctors to support fermentation, making the process more natural and less invasive.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Regenerated soil: foundation for quality<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Healthy, regenerated soil not only improves the quality of the grapes and the yeasts themselves, but provides essential nutrients, such as assimilable nitrogen and vitamins, for <strong>complex and robust spontaneous fermentation<\/strong>. This approach enhances the connection between soil, vine and wine, expressing the authenticity of terroir to the fullest. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15010 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inerbimento_spontaneo_tra_i_filari_nel_vigneto-1024x618.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inerbimento_spontaneo_tra_i_filari_nel_vigneto-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inerbimento_spontaneo_tra_i_filari_nel_vigneto-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inerbimento_spontaneo_tra_i_filari_nel_vigneto-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inerbimento_spontaneo_tra_i_filari_nel_vigneto-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inerbimento_spontaneo_tra_i_filari_nel_vigneto-2048x1236.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/inerbimento_spontaneo_tra_i_filari_nel_vigneto-600x362.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h2 id=\"h-prova-sul-campo-esperienze-e-evidenze-scientifiche\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #8e4211;\"><strong>Field trial: Experiences and scientific evidence<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h2><p>I myself have observed the direct benefits of these practices over time. Spontaneous fermentations, which were initially slow and unpredictable, have progressively improved, with waiting times for fermentations to start greatly reduced. <\/p><p>But in addition to practical experience, scientific research also confirms the importance of the soil microbiome in determining grape and wine quality. Here are two recent studies: <\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\"><li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Study of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Researchers from the University of Bologna analyzed the soil microbiome in different geographical units of the <strong>Vino Nobile di Montepulciano<\/strong> area.<\/li><li>The results showed that specific abundances of bacteria and fungi in the soil directly influence key wine characteristics such as <strong>aroma, color and flavor.<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s42003-024-07261-8\">Link to the study<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Study on the microbiota of vineyards in Monforte d&#8217;Alba (Piedmont, Italy).<\/strong><\/span><br><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Researchers from the Department of Agricultural Sciences examined bacterial and fungal biodiversity in vineyards in the <strong>Monforte d&#8217;Alba<\/strong> area, correlating the data with production parameters such as leaf pH, yield per vine and phenolic seed maturity.<br\/><\/li><li>Research has shown that greater microbial biodiversity in the soil is associated with <strong>superior production and quality characteristics<\/strong> of grapes.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accademiadiagricoltura.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Staffolani-N-Stuardi-M-Masoero-G-Guidoni-S-2023.pdf\">Link to the study<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><p>This scientific and practical evidence shows that a regenerative approach to soil not only improves vineyard health, but has a direct and tangible impact on wine quality. The connection between the soil microbiome, indigenous yeasts and winemaking is central to achieving authentic, complex and distinctive wines that tell the story of the terroir from which they come. <\/p><h2 id=\"h-conclusione-un-vigneto-come-ecosistema-vivo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #8c4211;\"><strong>Conclusion: A vineyard as a living ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15011 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sfinge-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sfinge-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sfinge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sfinge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sfinge-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sfinge-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sfinge-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The <strong>MAN Method <\/strong>represents an approach capable of transforming the vineyard into a true<strong> living ecosystem,<\/strong> able to produce high-quality wines in perfect harmony with nature. This result is made possible by promoting biodiversity both below and above ground, and by integrating the vineyard into the surrounding landscape and environment. <\/p><p>The development of biodiversity in the understory is crucial because it stimulates <strong>symbiotic interactions<\/strong> among plants, microbes and animals. Likewise, integrating other plant species into the vineyard helps create <strong>mycorrhizal corridors<\/strong>, natural networks that promote nutrient transfer and improve plant health. <\/p><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The importance of preserving natural connections<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>These mycorrhizal networks, however, are delicate and can be damaged by deep tillage. For this reason<strong>, the MAN Method <\/strong>does not involve excavating the soil at planting. Instead, it relies on shallow cultivation no deeper than 30 cm, preserving the soil&#8217;s natural structure and the vital connections between roots.  <\/p><p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>A look at the next installment<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>In the next chapter we will explore an equally fascinating topic: the integration of vineyard, <strong>animal<\/strong>, and sustainable farming practices. We will discover how this synergy can further enrich the agricultural ecosystem and contribute to a more regenerative and environmentally friendly agriculture. <\/p><p><strong>Stay connected!!!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Principle No. 5 &#8211; Biodiversity and Sustainability. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ocean_front_end_style_editor":"no","ocean_post_layout":"full-screen","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"off","ocean_display_header":"on","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"on","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"off","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"off","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"on","ocean_gallery_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-natural-sustainable-agricultural-method","post_format-post-format-gallery","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.3 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Biodiversity and Sustainability in the Vineyard | MAN Method | Pian del Pino<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how biodiversity makes vineyards more balanced, resilient and sustainable through the MAN Method.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"NATURAL AGRICULTURE METHOD \u2013 Part 8\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover how biodiversity makes vineyards more balanced, resilient and sustainable through the MAN Method.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pian del Pino\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/it-it.facebook.com\/piandelpino\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-01-08T14:38:32+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-08-09T20:00:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Pian del Pino\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Pian del Pino\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Pian del Pino\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/75422710e5af9ed358ecbb3e83d11966\"},\"headline\":\"NATURAL AGRICULTURE METHOD \u2013 Part 8\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-08T14:38:32+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-09T20:00:55+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1612,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Natural Sustainable Agricultural Method\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/\",\"name\":\"Biodiversity and Sustainability in the Vineyard | MAN Method | Pian del Pino\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-08T14:38:32+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-09T20:00:55+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover how biodiversity makes vineyards more balanced, resilient and sustainable through the MAN Method.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/01\\\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/home\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"NATURAL AGRICULTURE METHOD \u2013 Part 8\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Pian del Pino\",\"description\":\"Coltiviamo identit\u00e0\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Az. Agr. Pian del Pino di Giovanni Batacchi\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"\",\"contentUrl\":\"\",\"caption\":\"Az. Agr. Pian del Pino di Giovanni Batacchi\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/it-it.facebook.com\\\/piandelpino\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/piandelpino\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/75422710e5af9ed358ecbb3e83d11966\",\"name\":\"Pian del Pino\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6a63eea9585e83b39e8b446c0eaa875ba359e874df25fcb2272d699dfaf582b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6a63eea9585e83b39e8b446c0eaa875ba359e874df25fcb2272d699dfaf582b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6a63eea9585e83b39e8b446c0eaa875ba359e874df25fcb2272d699dfaf582b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Pian del Pino\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.piandelpino.com\\\/en\\\/author\\\/wp_1301305\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Biodiversity and Sustainability in the Vineyard | MAN Method | Pian del Pino","description":"Discover how biodiversity makes vineyards more balanced, resilient and sustainable through the MAN Method.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"NATURAL AGRICULTURE METHOD \u2013 Part 8","og_description":"Discover how biodiversity makes vineyards more balanced, resilient and sustainable through the MAN Method.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/","og_site_name":"Pian del Pino","article_publisher":"https:\/\/it-it.facebook.com\/piandelpino","article_published_time":"2025-01-08T14:38:32+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-08-09T20:00:55+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Pian del Pino","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Pian del Pino","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/"},"author":{"name":"Pian del Pino","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/75422710e5af9ed358ecbb3e83d11966"},"headline":"NATURAL AGRICULTURE METHOD \u2013 Part 8","datePublished":"2025-01-08T14:38:32+00:00","dateModified":"2026-08-09T20:00:55+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/"},"wordCount":1612,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg","articleSection":["Natural Sustainable Agricultural Method"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/","url":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/","name":"Biodiversity and Sustainability in the Vineyard | MAN Method | Pian del Pino","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg","datePublished":"2025-01-08T14:38:32+00:00","dateModified":"2026-08-09T20:00:55+00:00","description":"Discover how biodiversity makes vineyards more balanced, resilient and sustainable through the MAN Method.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ape_insetto_impollinatore.jpeg","width":1080,"height":1080},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/sustainable-natural-agricultural-method-part-8\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/home\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"NATURAL AGRICULTURE METHOD \u2013 Part 8"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/","name":"Pian del Pino","description":"Coltiviamo identit\u00e0","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#organization","name":"Az. Agr. Pian del Pino di Giovanni Batacchi","url":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"","contentUrl":"","caption":"Az. Agr. Pian del Pino di Giovanni Batacchi"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/it-it.facebook.com\/piandelpino","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/piandelpino\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/75422710e5af9ed358ecbb3e83d11966","name":"Pian del Pino","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a63eea9585e83b39e8b446c0eaa875ba359e874df25fcb2272d699dfaf582b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a63eea9585e83b39e8b446c0eaa875ba359e874df25fcb2272d699dfaf582b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a63eea9585e83b39e8b446c0eaa875ba359e874df25fcb2272d699dfaf582b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Pian del Pino"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com"],"url":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/author\/wp_1301305\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17563"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17563\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22299,"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17563\/revisions\/22299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.piandelpino.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}