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26/08/2022
Why is Chile ideal for producing organic wine?
Chile has stood out for years in the production of wines due to the variety of its strains and the excellent relationship between quality and price that they offer. And among the various alternatives that the country offers, one of the most innovative is the production of organic wine, a sector of the industry that is growing by leaps and bounds. But what is an organic wine? These are those produced with certified organic grapes, leaving chemical elements out of the cultivation and vinification process, and always seeking a friendly relationship with the environment and with the resources used, such as water or soil. Similarly, during the vinification of this type of wine there are special practices, such as limiting the use of sulfur dioxide (or sulphites) - an additive traditionally used as an antiseptic and antioxidant -,...
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02/11/2021
How to pair a Vegan Wine
Veganism has grown considerably and it is estimated that around 1% of the world's population currently adheres to this type of lifestyle. We even find vegan wine on the market, which has positioned itself as an alternative to liven up occasions and pair with meals free of animal products. Learn how to pair it here. What does a vegan wine consist of and how did Cono Sur get certified? At first sight, it looks like a traditional wine, Carmenere or any other variety, doesn't have ingredients of animal origin, but if we look more closely we find that the clarification process can use them. Clarification consists of removing most of the suspended particles from the drink before bottling. In traditional wines, it is made using ingredients such as egg albumin, ichtyocolle (it comes from the swim bladder of some fish), casein (a milk...
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03/05/2021
Chilean Wines Certification: How to know if a wine is sustainable?
In recent years, the concept of sustainability has gained strength with the aim of mitigating the negative impact that our activities have on the environment and communities. More and more Chilean winemakers are concerned about the environmental impact generated by the wine production process. Sustainable production not only considers natural resources, but also is also considerate of the culture, society and economy of the region. It is also important to mention that sustainability improves the quality of the grapes and, of course, the wine. Therefore, to get a quality product that has been made with the environment in mind, we only need to verify that the wine is sustainable. Here we will see how to verify the sustainability of what is proudly known as a true Chilean wine abroad. How to know if a wine is sustainable? Chilean...
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23/04/2021
CONO SUR VINEYARD IS CERTIFIED AS B - CORP COMPANY
Every day we see how people from all over the planet become aware of the need to do things differently and demand greater commitment from companies so that they guarantee that their productive activities cause a positive impact on their environment. Cono Sur Vineyard has always been aware of these demands and that is why it has been certified B-Corp, reassuring our purpose to understand sustainability in a comprehensive way and show concrete actions in all areas of our activity: Governance, Workers, Environment, Community and Customers. What means to be a B-Corp Company? B-Corp companies adhere to a global cultural shift that redefines business success towards a more inclusive and sustainable economy. Thus, they take advantage of the capacity of the business and its growth as a means to a greater goal, which is to generate a triple...
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