Denomination – The Fit Between The Packaging And The Wine
Executive Summary: Cowpunk is a new natural wine brand developed to be as sustainable as possible. Using organic fruit and no preservatives, dairy or animal products, these wines are both sustainably grown and made. In line with this, the packaging design is also eco-friendly with reusable bottles with a swing top closure, allowing consumers to […]
ICSURO & Codorniu- Wastewater Treatment with Recycled Cork Stoppers as Absorbent Material in Wetlands (Ecorkwaste)
COMPANY SUMMARY Codorniu Codorníu is Spain’s longest-standing producer of wine and cava. It is a symbol of continuity, innovation and loyalty to its origins. Celebration has been Codorníu’s vocation from the outset. Its optimistic spirit of living every moment of life to the full remains intact. The history of Codorníu is the story of eighteen […]
Wastewater treatment with recycled cork stoppers as absorbent material in wetlands (ecorkwaste)
COMPANY SUMMARY Codorniu Codorníu is Spain’s longest-standing producer of wine and cava. It is a symbol of continuity, innovation and loyalty to its origins. Celebration has been Codorníu’s vocation from the outset and its optimistic spirit of living every moment of life to the full remains intact. The history of Codorníu is the story of […]
Rathfinny Estate – Full Biological Treatment of Winery Waste Water as a Means of Reducing Energy and Carbon Emissions
Company Summary Rathfinny is a family-owned Wine Estate producing some of the world’s finest vintage sparkling wines from a perfect single-site vineyard in Sussex, England. We are committed to producing exceptional wines and experiences, enjoyed the world over, that reveal the character of our family Estate in Sussex, using methods that are kind to our […]
Henry of Pelham – Wetland Restoration & Bio-filters and Woodland Preservation
Company Summary Henry of Pelham is an estate winery, owned and operated by the Speck family since 1982 (6th generation on the land). We are strong believers in the importance of sustainability from soil to shelf. Henry of Pelham is proud to be one of the first wineries in Ontario to have had both our winery […]
Medlock Ames – Enhancing Beneficial Insect Habitat With Flowering Cover Crops
Company Summary: Medlock Ames is a values-driven company dedicated to preserving our land and treating all with respect while maintaining the highest standards. We are an organic vineyard and winery committed to farming in harmony with nature and crafting wines that represent our beautiful surroundings. Executive Summary: Insect pests such as Vine Mealy Bug, Three-Cornered […]
Casa Relvas – Waste Water Treatment Plant
Executive Summary Being in a dry region such as Alentejo, water management is one of the main concerns of Casa Relvas. After implementing measures that allowed us to reduce the amount of water used per bottle produced to 1.5L, we had the opportunity to develop with Águas do Centro Alentejo a water recycling project. This […]
The Fladgate Partnership – Vineyard Model in «Narrow Terrace 1.5m» Land Architecture (and Estimated Cost), Planting Density and Mechanization
The 1.5 meters wide «narrow terrace» maintains all the good principles of the 2.3 meters wide «narrow terrace» which received the prestigious BES-Biodiversidade award in 2009. Compared to the wider 2.3 meters version, there are two gains from reducing the width to 1.5m: 1. Higher planting density: +36.5% vines for equal distance from vine to […]
Chamisal Vineyards – Installation of Miyawaki Mini-Forest to Increase Biodiversity of Vineyard Farmland and Build a Carbon Sink
Company Summary: Chamisal made history in 1973 as the first winery in Edna Valley American Viticultural Area to plant grapevines. Our unique soil types and proximity to the ocean have focused our plantings on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Chamisal Vineyards has been SIP (Sustainability in Practice) certified in the vineyards since 2010 and was the […]
MA Silva Independent Study Reveals Negative Carbon Footprint for MA Silva’s Cork Stoppers
The study, led by the independent consultant KPMG International, has concluded that MASILVA’s – Natural, Micro and Sparkling wine corks – have a negative carbon footprint. The Forest – where all environmental work happens. With 2.2M hectares, located in the Mediterranean Basin, the cork oak forest represents a tremendous asset for the region in […]