Ecovin e.V.

Since its foundation in 1985, the largest association of organic wineries has stood for more than just the production of good wines: ECOVIN members identify with biodiversity, respect for nature, meaningfulness and aesthetics. "We were euphoric back in the summer of 1985, excited and nervous, but firmly convinced that it was time to finally give organic viticulture in Germany an organizational face," says Rudolf Trossen, one of the 35 founding members, describing the motivation for founding the federal association. Today, after a quarter of a century of professional, committed work at a political and viticultural level, ECOVIN is well established: A total of 250 members from 11 growing regions cultivate 1,900 hectares of vineyards (as of March 2014). The products bearing the ECOVIN trademark guarantee special quality and ecological consistency through strict, constantly updated guidelines. "The heart of tomorrow's viticulture beats here" is how Managing Director Ralph Dejas sums up the future.