Chile’s Vik winery obtains sustainability certification

Vik winery in Cachapoal Valley has now obtained the Certified Sustainable Wine of Chile seal after an assessment of its productive, economic and social processes.

 

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The certification recognises those companies that meet certain sustainability requirements throughout the wine value chain.

The Wines of Chile Sustainability Code is divided into the practices undertaken in three areas of the business: green (technical management of the vineyards), red (winery and bottling plant), and orange (social/office life).

Energy efficient architecture, including a water mirror that naturally cools the barrel room and a translucent winery roof to reduce the need for lighting, and harvesting at night to keep grapes cool (so there is no need to use electricity to cool them) are among the energy-saving measures that Vik has taken, enabling it to rely on 100% renewable energy.

Additionally, Vik has been noted for its promotion of a circular economy. The Barroir Project is an example of how the winery has recycled and reused materials, utilising fallen roble trees from the hillside as fuel to toast the barrels with.

A statement from Vik said: “From the beginning, VIK has been inspired by the cycles of nature to strive for environmentally sustainable agriculture, paying due attention to all facets of this activity to achieve a balance between humans and nature. We have also fostered integration with local communities, preferring local producers as our suppliers. This balance is faithfully reflected in our Ultra Premium wines, which we have been grown with a holistic approach for more than a decade.”

“Sustainability is the responsibility of all, and we all must be committed to it,” it continued.

Earlier this year, Vik unveiled a Champagne inspired by the “Great Gatsby era”.