Farming organically for 50 years, this winemaker - Charlie Barra planted varietal wine grapes on over 150 acres in 1955. Another 25 acres of the 175-acre vineyard, sit near the Russian River in Mendocino County. Simply picture five ponds, open space for wildlife and pasture for smaller animals. The pristine watersheds are utilized for all water irrigation and frost protection comes from the winter run-off that surround the beautiful vineyards.
Farming organically for 50 years, this winemaker - Charlie Barra planted varietal wine grapes on over 150 acres in 1955. Another 25 acres of the 175-acre vineyard, sit near the Russian River in Mendocino County. Simply picture five ponds, open space for wildlife and pasture for smaller animals. The pristine watersheds are utilized for all water irrigation and frost protection comes from the winter run-off that surround the beautiful vineyards.
Girasole Vineyards uses natural techniques in the process of growing their grapes. Part of the organic process includes eliminating the use of conventional pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and sewage sludge. Another healthy aspect of getting nutrients to the grapes involves vegetables and plants which are grown between the rows of vines. When they start to seed or begin to bear fruit, the plants are turned back into the soil and act as nutrients for the vines. This produces healthier soils that allow the vines to take up the nutrients more efficiently.
