What is sustainable wine growing?

You have probably heard about sustainable farming but what does that mean for growing grapes? Sustainable winegrowing is a set of growing practices that protect the environment while also being socially responsible and economically viable.

These practices include conserving water and energy, maintaining healthy soil, protecting air and water quality, preserving local ecosystems and wildlife habitats and enhancing relationships with employees and communities.

So, what’s the difference between organic and sustainable wines? While many of the requirements overlap, sustainability also recognizes resource management (water, energy, community) and doesn’t limit a winery’s ability to use natural preservatives in wine which extend a wines shelf life. Similar to being certified organic, vineyards and wineries go through regular comprehensive reviews to become sustainably certified and keep their certification by third-party agencies.

At CRŪ Winery, we are proud that all our partner vineyards are certified sustainable. By practicing sustainable winegrowing, our partner vineyards are maintaining a healthy and beautiful environment and protecting the environment for future generations.