We respect the land that gives life to our wines. We care about leaving a positive footprint in our environment and we see our team as true entrepreneurs, fundamental in the mission we have set ourselves
Our Commitment
We cannot fulfill our mission and achieve our vision without a strong commitment to sustainable values, including caring for and protecting the environment, respecting and supporting our collaborators, and being a good neighbor in the communities in which we operate.
Our Actions in The Vineyards
We exclusively use authorized products that are proven to be environmentally friendly
Our weed management plan incudes the tilling and harrowing.
We use more than 930,000 kg of organic waste to fertilize our vineyards each year.
We maintain the strip of land between our vineyard and the Tinguiririca River as a wildlife corridor and take great care to protect the local flora and fauna.
Our actions in the winery
Our winery and bottling room is designed to take maximum advantage of natural light and uses recycled materials for insulation.
The fence around our winery was made with 20,000 kg of scrap metal, the equivalent of 24 cars.
We save energy by using low-consumption bulbs and lighting.
Our winery and bottling room is designed to take maximum advantage of natural light and uses recycled materials for insulation.
The fence around our winery was made with 20,000 kg of scrap metal, the equivalent of 24 cars.
We save energy by using low-consumption bulbs and lighting.
We use LED lighting in our offices and laboratories.
We paint our offices and laboratories light colors to enhance illumination.
We dry mop the floors in our wineries to save water.
We wash our tanks, hoses, and pumps in a closed system that allows the water to be reused.
Water savings signage encourages our staff to be mindful in their use of this resource.
We use spray irrigation in our fields and gardens.
In 2017 we introduced several water-saving and water re-use measures, enabling us to reduce our consumption by 2.5 million liters, equal to showers for 25,000 people in a single day.
We recycle the equivalent of 24 trees worth of paper and cardboard each year.
We recycle 100% of our glass waste, the equivalent of 3,400 kg annually as well as 1,200 kg of plastic every year.
actions with our collaborators and our communities
Our training program is tailored to the individual needs identified for each employee.
We conduct training on the identification of pests, weeds, and diseases for our vineyard staff.
All of our facilities are envisioned and designed with the safety of our collaborators in mind.
actions with our collaborators and our communities
Our training program is tailored to the individual needs identified for each employee.
We conduct training on the identification of pests, weeds, and diseases for our vineyard staff.
All of our facilities are envisioned and designed with the safety of our collaborators in mind.
The main phytosanitary products we use are sustainable classed and the dispensers have the required seal from SAG (Chile’s agricultural and livestock service) as well as the personal protective equipment required by current legal provisions.
We have written plans and procedures and regularly hold staff training sessions with supporting documentation on correct work procedures, workplace safety, including Right to Know forms.
We support the Peralillo Firefighters Brigade.
We have supported the Gustavo Rivera Bustos school in Peralillo through the donation of a microscope and a stage for school activities. We have also supported educational talks and field trips to the winery.
We have supported the activities of Corporación Mater, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of kidney disease in vulnerable children.
Certifications
Sustainability Code of the Chilean Wine Industry
The Wines of Chile Sustainability Code seeks to encourage the introduction of sustainable practices into the operations of the Chilean wine industry. This is based on compliance with strict requirements in three areas: vineyards (green area), operations (red area), and the social sphere, oriented to people (orange area). The Code’s requirements combine environmental principles, social equity, and economic viability.
Wine in Moderation
Wine in Moderation is a program promoted by EEC that seeks to disseminate information and raise awareness about responsible, moderate consumption
BRC Global Standards
The BRC certification was first issued in 1998 by the British Retail Consortium, which covers all retail business in the United Kingdom. It includes a series of technical norms related to food safety that cover everything from food production to consumer-oriented marketing.
V-LABEL European Vegetarian Union
V-Label is an internationally recognized certification for the labeling of vegan products and services as well as vegetarians. The V-Label symbol is a simple and reliable reference for consumers and thus help them when they are shopping. Thus, this certification allows companies to promote in a transparent and clear way products that are suitable for vegan consumption. Standardized criteria ensure that V-Label is a unique seal of quality for vegan and vegetarian products throughout Europe.
