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07/11/2019
Cono Sur's Commitment to Sustainability
Winemaking is an art form, one that combines vinification methods and natural resources. Needless to say, that it requires the upmost care for the environment. After all, a glass of wine is a loyal portrait of a region's natural conditions - climate and soil. And being a sustainable winery is one of the things that allowed us to produce a quality Pinot Noir. Cono Sur has been an eco-friendly winery from the start. And one practice we'd like to highlight is the compensation of the carbon footprint. CO2 Emissions: This is how we compensate our carbon footprint Our commitment with the environment touches every step of our production chain. That's why we've decided to compensate the carbon footprint of the transport of our wines through the purchase of carbon bonds that benefits projects that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG); the...
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26/09/2019
The challenges of growing an organic Pinot Noir in Chile
In order to produce a unique Chilean Pinot Noir, Cono Sur has developed a production system based on sustainability and innovation. Time has taught us a great deal, and even though we have managed to reach a high quality standard in our organic wines, there are a few challenges that we still have to face. Organic management has had a major national increase in the last few years. According to report "Agricultura orgánica: oportunidades y desafÃos" elaborated by the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2017 Chile registered 174.667 hectares of certified organic areas, which represented a 32% increase compared to 2016. The same study shows that the organic area destined to wine growing has gone from 3.063 ha in 2016 to 4.446 ha in 2017; a 45% increase. Cono Sur has more than 300 hectares destined to organic management, almost 10% of the...
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01/08/2019
Cono Sur: a long tradition in sustainability
During the last years, the impact that man has on his environment has been an issue that - fortunately - has come to light. In that sense, the means and techniques of production are aspects that must be re-designed to ensure greater sustainability, something in which agriculture has a leading role. In this regard, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations pointed out that "an agriculture that fails to protect and improve rural livelihoods, equity and social well-being is unsustainable". At Viña Cono Sur we have been using sustainable cultivation and production techniques for years, in addition to reducing our carbon footprint and delivering delicious and eco-friendly wines at the same time. That's why we invite you to review - chronologically - some of the historical milestones that we have achieved, positioning...
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11/07/2019
This is how Cono Sur Organic wines are produced
Currently, Chile is the leading wine exporter from the New World, and the fourth worldwide. The previous is due to factors such as the quality of the soils and climatic conditions that allow Chile to produce sustainable wines, capable of responding to the expectations of the most demanding palates. Aware of being located in a true wine-growing paradise, Cono Sur started its organic project in the year 2000, seeking to deliver high quality wines while being environmentally responsible. Today this commitment is reflected in the recognition Chilean Wine Producer of the Year, awarded by IWSC for two consecutive years, and in the Drinks International's rank of the Most Admired Wine Brands, where Cono Sur is featured in the 11th place. Organic wine: the keys to obtain a quality product Cono Sur has 300 organic hectares and vast...
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