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27/10/2020
Wine as a Christimas gift. How to choose the best option?
Christmas is coming, a time of celebration and love in which people usually express their affection by exchanging gifts. A good wine is always a great option for those who enjoy a glass, especially since there is a wide range of options to satisfy any palate. How to choose a good wine? The most important thing is quality. It is a special gift, so we must look for the best option. Cono Sur is recognized for its sustainable practices and care for the environment, which translates to quality wines. Our portfolio features wines of different varieties and prices. Our most emblematic label is the Bicicleta Pinot Noir, #1 Pinot Noir wine in the UK. In addition to this, you could take into account the following recommendations: Personal preference If they like full bodies red wines, Cono Sur's Single Vineyard Syrah 2018 could be a good option....
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15/10/2020
All about our Organic Sauvignon Blanc
We are facing a significant change in consumer behaviour. More than ever, we are aware and concerned about our environmental impact and personal health; and that is why consumers have gradually demanded products that are as natural as possible in every category: clothing items, beauty and cleaning products, food and of course, wine. The global trend points towards the consumption of organic products, and the wine industry is no exception: today it is easier to find a vegan and organic wine, than it was a few years ago. Characteristics of an organic wine The production of an organic wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or any other variety, involves minimal or no intervention of artificial agents in the entire manufacturing process, from vineyard to bottling. In other words, it is a more natural wine, made in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem....
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13/10/2020
"Cono Sur: making a positive impact" by Decanter
Read the original piece here. Sustainability, organic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking may now be long-established terms, but Cono Sur's foresight ensured such ideals were an intrinsic part of its business when it was established in 1993. These long-term goals began to be realised with the move into organic farming in 2000. Today Cono Sur owns more than 300ha of organic vineyards San Antonio Valley and Colchagua Valley, in addition to transitioning vineyards over to organics on its El Encanto estate in Aconcagua Valley plus exploring organic possibilities in BÃo BÃo Valley. Cono Sur further commits itself to a raft of initiatives aimed at minimising the effect wine production has on the land, and employs a team of staff dedicated to this aim. ‘We are always developing projects to reduce our environmental impact,'...
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25/05/2020
The differences between organic, biodynamic and natural wines
The industries are changing their manufacturing towards a more environmentally friendly solution. A trend that is on the rise. The winemaking industry is also changing the way they grow the grapes and vinify their wines, opting for eco-friendly alternatives. Today we will discuss three "green" wines alternatives: organic, biodynamic and natural wines. What is an organic wine? Just like any other organic product, organic grapes are produced without any synthetic chemicals that are typically used in conventional agriculture: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, that may be toxic to both consumers and the environment. If the vines require the application of any product, that product has to be natural and certified. For example, any fertilizers or pesticides used have to be 100% natural, and not chemical. There are four companies in Chile that...
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