ALL COURSES ARE GIVEN IN FRENCH !

A unique training course, designed and coordinated by Adriano Zago, designed for winegrowers and farmers wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the design and practical management of a winery based on the principles of biodynamic agriculture.

Two intensive days to leave with practical tools, personalized solutions, international case studies, and a professional network that will support participants well beyond the training.

Why participate in this training?

• To learn from the experience of an iconic estate like Marie-Thérèse Chappaz, an international benchmark for quality and consistency.
• To benefit from the approach and expertise by Adriano Zago, a renowned oenologist and agronomist in the world of biodynamics.
• To discover and deepen practical methods and tools directly applicable to your own field.
• To create useful professional relationships in your daily life.

How does it work?

The training will take place in person in Switzerland on November 12 and 13, 2025, at Marie-Thérèse Chappaz's home.

Two days alternating between theoretical courses, case studies, vineyard visits, tastings, and group work.

The sessions will be held on the farm's premises, as the vineyards are located nearby. immediate.

Lunches and dinners will be organized in a restaurant located a 5-minute walk from the estate.

The training will be conducted entirely in French.

Learning Content

• PRINCIPLES AND TOOLS OF BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURE applied to viticulture
• BIODYNAMIC PREPARATIONS: How to make and use them in vineyards
• ORGANIC MATTER MANAGEMENT AND SOIL HEALTH
• STRATEGIES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE in the vineyard
• AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION DESIGN: Animals, Hedges, Trees, and Intercrops
• CASE STUDIES of Swiss and Italian Wineries
• Guided Biodynamic Wine Tastings

Dates

November 12 and 13, 2025

Location

At Marie-Thérèse Chappaz's, Switzerland

Number of Participants

35 places available

Cost

330 CHF TTC (305,20 CHF HT)
Your participation is validated upon receipt of your payment.

Meals are extra (approx. CHF 35 incl. VAT per meal). To be paid separately if you are eating with the group.

The Trainers

Adriano Zago
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF CAMBIUM

An agronomist and oenologist, he has been supporting biodynamic farms and vineyards around the world for years. He is also a renowned international trainer and consultant.

Marie-Thérèse Chappaz
WINEGROWER

A pioneer of biodynamics in Switzerland, she is now an international figurehead for her iconic wines and her commitment to respecting nature.

Guillaume Bodin
FILM DIRECTOR, SOMMELIER, WINEGROWER

Author of films and documentaries on natural wine and biodynamics, he works to raise awareness of these virtuous practices worldwide.

Vincent Harnois
DIRECTOR OF ECO-DYN, EXPERT IN VINEGAR FERTILITY SOILS

Technical advisor and trainer specializing in biodynamic agriculture, with many years of experience between France and Switzerland.