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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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12/05/2020
What is an organic wine and how is it different from the conventional?
All wine comes from natural sources, but not all wines are considered organic. Consumer demand has made this a growing category; consumers concerned about quality, traceability and the environment. Just like organic food has gained popularity in the past few years, the traditional wine industry had to open itself for the possibility of producing organic wines, and many have dedicated time and effort to broaden their portfolio and not let customers down. What is an organic wine? Organic wine is made with grapes grown organically and certified as such; this means that no synthetic chemicals have been used, neither on the vineyard nor in the cellar. Organic growth also includes an eco-friendly management of the vineyard and care for natural resources. For example, the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are not allowed. How is the...
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06/04/2020
Cono Sur Organic is now vegan certified
Cono Sur has received the V-label certification in its range of organic wines. This comes as a response to this global growing trend and seeks to deliver a product for those consumers concerned for the well-being of all living creatures and the environment. The organic range, starting from the 2019 harvest, has received the certification in all of its varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Malbec and the Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenere-Syrah blend, making it a new and excellent choice for this niche of consumers. The European V-Label certification was created in Switzerland in 1966, and it is the most used and internationally recognized organization today....
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