ALOIS LAGEDER ESTATE: THE "LIGHT BOTTLE" INITIATIVE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 

MAGRÉ ON THE WINE ROAD, BOLZANO

Tenuta Alois Lageder winery is in the process of adopting a new bottle weighing only 450g for all wines. Despite its light weight, it is durable and suitable for long aging wines as well. This innovation will reduce glass consumption from 512 to 425 tons, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 87 tons (17 percent). A choice that marries sustainability without compromising the quality of the final product.

MONTEPÓ CASTLE: SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AND PLANT CARE THROUGH ADVANCED TECHONOLOGIES

SCANSANO, GROSSETO

At the Tuscan winery Castello di Montepò, the introduction of thermal and multispectral cameras on drones equipped with centimeter GPS has revolutionized plant care. This technology offers precision and monitors the photosynthetic performance of the entire vineyard, reducing treatments and improving agronomic management. Instantaneous data analysis optimizes the use of agricultural equipment and tractors, reducing fuel consumption. Aridoculture rationalizes the use of water resources, while harvested rainwater is reused to irrigate gardens and vegetable gardens. Plant and trail maintenance complements the sustainable approach.

SALCHETO WINERY: BUDGET, CERTIFICATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

MONTEPULCIANO, SIENA

The winery is committed to environmental, social and economic sustainability initiatives. It presents a Sustainability Report, an EQUALITAS-compliant management control, and an employee welfare plan. It is committed to energy autonomy, organic certification, self-production of compost manure, and responsible use of wood materials. It manages wastewater and waste with high levels of recycling, achieving ISO 14064 Carbon Footprint certification.

PIPER-HEIDSIECK, CHARLES HEIDSIECK AND RARE CHAMPAGNE

FRANCE

The first producers in Champagne to achieve B-Corp certification are following a path of social and environmental responsibility. This includes the goal of creating a positive impact, reducing their carbon footprint by 61 percent by 2030, eliminating the use of fossil fuels, adopting 100 percent renewable electricity, securing 100 percent European suppliers by 2030, and continuing with sustainable farming practices in the vineyards. Commitment to the environment is emphasized through concrete and measurable initiatives.

MATETIC VINEYARDS: SUSTAINABLE WINEMAKING EXCELLENCE

ROSARIO VALLEY, CHILE

The winery received the "Global Best Of Wine Tourism Award" for sustainable practices from The Great Wine Capitals. Innovations include organic corridors in the vineyards, 100 percent composting of residues, 100 percent reuse of winemaking water, vermiculture for fertilizer, passive architecture, and sustainable packaging. The approach allows local wildlife to move freely, promotes waste recycling, efficient use of resources, and also uses certified materials for wine packaging.