Exacting standards and precision are to be found at all stages of the making of Mapu.
The patchwork of terroirs from which the wines come, as well as the men and women who tend the vines, need to be preserved and respected, as does the consumer.
Sustainable Development and Moderate Drinking
RESPECTING THE TERROIR AND PEOPLE FROM VINE TO GLASS
RESPECTING THE TERROIR AND PEOPLE FROM VINE TO GLASS
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile has Sustainable Wine of Chile certification, a voluntary scheme encompassing three areas: vineyard, process and corporate. Run by the Chilean wine industry, it is perfectly suited to vinegrowing and winemaking in Chile. The certification is defined, regulated and awarded by the Chilean wine council, Wines of Chile.
Wines of Chile has been the national coordinator for Wine in Moderation since April 2014.
Wine in Moderation is a wine industry non-profit association that aims to establish guidelines for responsible wine drinking, on the basis that wine can be fully appreciated only if it is drunk in moderation.
As a prominent player in the wine industry, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile supports this initiative to promote a sustainable culture of wine that inspires a healthy and active lifestyle.
WHAT IS MODERATION?
To enjoy the best wine has to offer:
- Choose to make informed and responsible choices
- Choose whether or not to drink
- Choose to respect the wine you drink and others around you
Wine should be drunk as part of a healthy and active lifestyle:
• Drink wine with meals
• Alternate wine with water
• Avoid binge drinking
Rules of thumb for low-risk consumption:
• Up to 2 units a day for women
• Up to 3 units a day for men
• No more than 4 units on any occasion
If these limits are exceeded, the risk increases with each glass.
WHO SHOULD NOT DRINK ALCOHOL AT ALL?
• Children and young people under the age of 18
• Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Former alcohol-dependent individuals or those with a family history of alcohol dependence
• Those who are going to drive or who are taking certain types of medication
Find more information on the Wine in Moderation website:
www.wineinmoderation.eu/moderation/wine-and-health
Several tangible steps have been taken to meet the certification's requirements:
VINEYARD
The vineyard area encompasses management of the vineyard, fertilizer and vineyard waste.
- Green corridors are left between vine rows to avoid soil compaction and maintain biodiversity.
- Natural compost is used as fertilizer.
- Organic products are used to combat the main fungal diseases found in the vineyard (mildew, oidium and botrytis), with the aim of eliminating residues in the wines.
- Drop irrigation is used in 75% of the vineyard.
CSR
The corporate area encompasses company policy and the protection of Baron Philippe de Rothschild employees and the community.
- A health and safety department is responsible for preventing risk to workers.
- Workers can take advantage of a continuous training plan throughout their career.
- Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile continuously monitors and evaluates the impact of its activities on the environment.
THE WINEMAKING
PROCESS
The process area encompasses the management of waste, water, energy and lighting throughout the winemaking process.
- A recycling plan for containers and packaging has been implemented.
- Water use in the offices and winery has been optimised. Measures have been put in place to increase the use of renewable energy, such as solar panels on the Maipo bodega.
- Biodegradable cleaning and sanitizing products are used.
- Suppliers are monitored and evaluated for their commitment to workplace safety and labour laws among other things.
