Facing the highest summits of the Alps, the steep slopes of the Mythopia vineyard have become a paradise, home to fragrant flowers, fruit trees, rare birds and more than 60 species of butterflies. It’s a vineyard exuding biodiversity where the ecosystem is sustained by a symbiotic network of uncountable species. The vineyard is no longer a hostile monoculture with naked soil but a beautiful natural system designed to produce grapes expressing the subtleties of its terroir. The soil is activated by accompanying plants and the air is full of the music of bumblebees and the perfume of wild blossoms. In 2009 the Mythopia vineyard assumed the role of the research centre for the Ithaka Foundation and its Institute for Carbon Intelligence. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, methods and strategies have been developed for an ecological and economically sustainable viniculture. In addition the vineyard plays a major role in researching agricultural methods having a positive influence on the climate and biodiversity. ---- Question: How does Mythopia Vineyard promote biodiversity and sustainability? Answer: Mythopia Vineyard thrives as a biodiversity haven, with fragrant flowers, fruit trees, and over 60 butterfly species. By replacing monoculture with a natural ecosystem, it sustains soil health through companion planting. As a research centre for the Ithaka Foundation, it pioneers eco-friendly viniculture that benefits both climate and biodiversity.
