With waste there’s a clue in the word, clearly flagging up the unwanted by-product or packaging that sits alongside almost any business activity. Winemaking is no different, and it’s possible (broadly speaking) to break the main sources down into three areas. There’s waste from the winemaking process itself, then oenological supplies and, finally, all of the associated packaging aligned to the bottling line. Cutting down on waste is one thing, but aiming for zero waste is a tougher nut to crack.
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Published: 31 March, 2023
Jo Gilbert catches up with some of South America’s leaders in organic and sustainable winemaking to see where the road goes from here.
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Eighteen months into his role as head of sustainability for Grupo Avinea (Argento), Andrés Valero explains to Andrew Catchpole how organic provides a pathway into sustainability.
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Published: 01 April, 2021
James Lawrence looks at the South American wineries championing biodiversity and giving back to the vineyards.
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Published: 29 March, 2021
The director general of Grupo Avinea, owner
of Bodegas Argento, reveals
what ethical winemaking means to him and
the part it plays in the group’s long-term plans
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