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03/07/2019
Cono Sur implements innovative irrigation system
To achieve this, ABB has worked -- together with the HydroSCADA and the Cono Sur Sustainability Team -- to create a system that best fitted the energy and water management of the winery's technified irrigation system. Cono Sur stands our for taking into account their economical, social and enviornmental impact as the company grows; implementing innovatine and replicable solutions to minimize it; specially when it comes to energy management, which has become a priority to the company. The project started in 2015 with HydroSCADA -- a Chilean engineering company focused on the control and management of energy and water for the industry -- with the evaluation of the company's energy management, particularly in the irrigation systems. The analysis found that the Cono Sur estate in Chimbarongo - which has 300 hectares - has different sectors,...
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08/05/2019
Harvest Report 2019
This year's rather cold spring and the warm summer - with weeks of intense heat in the Central and South-Central regions - caused some varieties to ripe before expected. Fortunately, the heat waves did not cause major effects and 2019 has been a normal year, wirh harvest concentrated in the first week of March and the last week of April. The absence of rain in the entire wine region gives us very healthy plants, however water remains a scarce resource in all of Chile. Limarà Valley The valley presents normality in its water supply, and did not suffer the effects of the high temperatures registered in January in spite of the absence of rains and of beeing at the extreme north coast of the wine-growing region. It has been a fairly normal and fresh year. We expect a very mineral Chardonnay and a fresh and floral Syrah of...
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24/04/2019
Cono Sur Winery neutralizes the carbon footprint of its maritime shipping
From the very beginning, Cono Sur Winery has stood out for its commitment to reach the highest quality standards, all while maintaining compliance with its environmental policies. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Cono Sur renews its certifications annually and implements new practices. Among the 2019 projects, one stands out: the neutralization of greenhouse gases (GHG) generated by the transport of their wines to the different markets. Cono Sur has been working with the company Natural Capital Partners and their CarbonNeutral® certification, the world's most recognized protocol for carbon neutrality, since 2007. The program involves an independent calculation of carbon emissions, which is subsequently validated by an independent third party, and followed by a compensation program. This means that for every ton of greenhouse gas...
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