{"id":4009,"date":"2019-07-12T06:26:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T06:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adottaunfilare.com\/uncategorized\/winegrowersthe-climate-sustainability\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T08:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T07:55:10","slug":"winegrowersthe-climate-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adottaunfilare.com\/en\/the-blog\/winegrowersthe-climate-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"How winegrowers can address the climate crisis and enhance the local territory through sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover what makes for sustainable winemaking in the following interview with Langhe wine producer Sara Vezza<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Over the last few months there has been much talk of sustainability<\/strong>, in particular as a solution to the climate change provoked by humans that is making our planet an ever more inhospitable place.<\/p>\n

Various world environmental agencies confirm that we are in the midst of a climate emergency<\/strong>. This warning must be heeded so that we can leave a better world for our children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainable brands <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Many well-known brands have recently taken up the cause of sustainability with ambitious projects to combat the global warming emergency<\/strong> and defend human rights<\/strong> through ethical production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\nHow do you think companies can achieve sustainability? What are practical initiatives to help the cause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The guiding principle of sustainability is sustainable growth,<\/strong> a combination of interacting social, economic and environmental aspects.
\nIn the case of corporate institutions these are made up of the subsets of employees, finance and emission-conscious production to reduce environmental impact<\/strong>, to augment customer experience<\/strong> and cement ties between the territory and the company.<\/p>\n

Many wine-producing<\/strong> estates have defined their mission according to these precepts and have achieved distinction by making authenticity a central goal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainability in the winegrowing sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Sustainability in the winegrowing sector is derived from a green philosophy<\/em><\/strong>. In practical terms this consists of applying specific criteria to protect both environment and consumer through production methods with low environmental impact<\/strong>, along with producing natural and organic wines.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many estates however, desire to go beyond the narrowly-defined aspects related to wine production and apply the same concept of sustainability to a wider range of issues, including human factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A sustainable estate in every sense<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Here to speak with us is Sara Vezza<\/a>, <\/strong>a Langhe wine producer who has for more than twelve years chosen an ecological route for her winegrowing estate, building her own philosophy on sustainable methods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\u201cBeing a farmer implies a great responsibility\u201d<\/em>,<\/strong> says this winemaker, who has always been committed to safeguarding the environment.
\nThis commitment comes from a real attachment to the region and for Sara, eco-sustainability begins in the vineyard and continues in the cellar.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is our heritage, the heritage we will pass on to our children.\u201d <\/em>How does this idea of yours translate into tangible actions to respect the land? What are your choices in terms of method?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Respect for the land begins with the choices made in the vineyard<\/strong>, so to begin with, we have decided to reduce the use of chemical products.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

And then, we are members of the Tergeo Italia<\/strong> project which certifies technological and management solutions with regard to sustainability in the winemaking sector.<\/em><\/p>\n

For example–contour ploughing of vineyards, restricting the depth of ploughing before planting vines and planting grass cover between the rows–all reduce soil erosion from water run off.<\/em><\/p>\n

These choices culminated in 2014 in our decision to convert to organic certification.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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The methods used in the vineyards and in winemaking are only some of the factors in the sustainability of the estate.
\nCompanies can also engage in energy conservation<\/strong> to combat climate change thereby reducing CO2 <\/sub><\/strong>and greenhouse gas emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year the EU<\/strong> drew up a series of objectives and measures to fight climate change; this long-term strategy aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>


\n“How do you deal with your estate’s CO2 emissions? Have you adopted sustainable measures with regards to energy use?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2010 we installed 20 kW solar panels; these provide twice as much energy as we need for the cellar.<\/em>
\nAs a result we have been able to reduce CO2<\/sub><\/u> emissions by 13,000 kg and oil consumption by 6,500 kg annually.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

To further reduce our environmental footprint we are also creating a park, where indigenous species of plants and animals will have free reign.<\/em>
\nIncreasing the area of managed forest on the estate is our tangible commitment to add more oxygen to the environment, <\/strong>to offset CO2<\/sub> emissions.”<\/em><\/p>\n

“Sustainable design also means that each of the estate\u2019s buildings fits harmoniously into the natural environment.
\nHave you used sustainable design in the construction of your cellar?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Yes\u2013the cellar has been designed to fit into the rural landscape and to reduce heat loss to the outside<\/strong>. <\/em>
\nWe have used natural cork to insulate and have built on two levels to reduce surface area and thus impact<\/strong>.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sustainability features in waste management and in repurposing and recycling.
\n<\/strong>The final stages of production incorporate sustainable packaging, referred to as intelligent packaging<\/strong>,<\/em> which calls for food and drink packing to be as recyclable as possible and is itself often already made of recycled materials.<\/p>\n

“Do your methods take into account the environmental impact of glass bottles? How do you dispose of waste and packaging?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn line with our green philosophy, we have always been committed to assiduous recycling<\/strong>, starting with the choice of materials used. <\/em>
\nWe have always favoured ecological materials, up to and including the waste we produce.<\/em><\/p>\n

Our objective is to reduce packaging, so we use lighter, 90%-recycled dark glass, shorter corks and less cardboard.<\/strong> <\/em>
\nOur packaging comes from suppliers who are aligned with our ecological philosophy and thus we support the circular economy<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

In addition, we have taken the disposal of cellar waste into consideration and are members of the \u2018Clean Cellar\u2019<\/strong> consortium, a body which collects and manages refuse such as oil, batteries and plant protection packaging.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Social sustainability in our own local context<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Social sustainability means giving central importance to each individual<\/strong> involved in the collective whole in every way: at work, and beyond, in both the social and cultural contexts.<\/strong>
\nIt is the personal involvement of individuals in tangible actions that results in greater well-being and benefits for themselves.<\/p>\n

“How important is the human factor in your business?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I attach a great deal of importance to the organisation of events related to the world of wine<\/strong>; women often possess strong communications skills and this is in fact a quality that all members of Women in Wine<\/strong>\u2013an association I belong to\u2013share.<\/em><\/p>\n

On the estate I organise events aimed at drawing people in<\/strong>, not just wine enthusiasts but anyone who likes company and shared experience.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

For example, the park we are building also has cultural and didactic objectives<\/strong>, with school visits planned to introduce children to winegrowing culture.<\/em><\/p>\n

I imagine the estate as a natural museum open to all<\/strong>, to discover the secrets of winemaking, to get to know the region and its traditions and to recount our own history.<\/em><\/p>\n

To this end I organise themed days, tastings and dinners in the vineyard along with the opportunity to adopt a row of vines and make one’s own wine. <\/em>
\nI also participate in and organise conferences.”<\/em><\/p>\n

This is all possible as a result of my coworkers,<\/strong> who are really a winning team. <\/em>
\nTogether we collaborate<\/strong> fully in the planning of work projects, future development of the estate and the exchange of ideas.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n“What does awareness of sustainability in your own region mean to you?”
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“This is the other aspect of my philosophy of sustainability\u2013the importance of improving the local area through various activities and art forms.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I am very attached to this land<\/strong> and have a strong sense of belonging that also comes from the people who live here and who are the real soul of the territory.<\/em><\/p>\n

Consequently we sponsor local activities such as the football team, the Barolo boys<\/strong> and the jazz event, Monforteinjazz<\/strong> which takes place each year in Monforte d\u2019Alba. <\/em><\/p>\n

I love this combination of wine and art.<\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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