Sustainable agriculture

Concrete and active, our commitment to sustainability covers every single step of the production cycle.

From the soil to the bottle

Concrete and historical sustainability

Concrete and active, our commitment to sustainability covers every single step of the production cycle. The cultivation and care of the vines, the harvest, from the processing and aging of the grapes, to bottling. Sustainable actions, caring about the environment and workers, are an integral part of our history.

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1983/87

Re-introduction of copper to reduce the use of hazardous pesticides and to safeguard beneficial mites.

2/14

1989

Publication of the book “Natura e agricoltura, la protezione integrata attraverso la conoscenza e la valorizzazione degli insetti e degli acari utili” ("Nature and agriculture, integrated protection through knowledge and appreciation of beneficial insects and mites").

3/14

1990

Adoption and promotion of the Integrated Production Protocol: a tool with cultivation criteria that respect the vine, the environment, the winemaker and the consumer.

4/14

1991

Introduction of the method of mating disruption for moths (Lobesia botrana) on 13.7 hectares in Mezzocorona.

5/14

2000

Publication of the book “Natura e Agricoltura, la produzione integrata attraverso la conoscenza delle principali malattie fungine del melo e della vite” ("Nature and Agriculture, integrated production through knowledge of the main fungal diseases of apple and vine").

6/14

2001

Extending the method of mating disruption for moths (Lobesia botrana) to all members of Mezzacorona S.c.a.

7/14

2002

Strengthening the method of mating disruption with the introduction of double diffuser effective for moths (Lobesia botrana and Eupoecilia ambiguella).

8/14

2003

Application of the mating disruption method over the entire vineyard area of Trentino: as many as 9700 hectares.

9/14

2009

Adoption of the updated Integrated Production Protocol.

10/14

2013

Strengthening the method of mating disruption with the introduction of triple diffuser for moths (Lobesia botrana, Eupoecilia ambiguella and Argyrotaenia ljungiana).

11/14

2016

Award of Ministerial Certification SQNPI - National Quality System for Integrated Production - for grapes.

12/14

2017

Extension of the method of mating disruption against another pest, mealybug (Planococus ficus).

13/14

2017

Award of Ministerial Certification SQNPI - National Quality System for Integrated Production - on wine.

14/14

2020

Inspection of vineyards to report vines affected by "Flavescence dorée".

Starting from the land

Sustainability begins with the land, with the vineyards that make our wines unique.

We choose the cultivation environment to fully exploit the specific characteristics of wine-growing areas

We grow, tend to and harvest the vineyards by hand

We only use Trentino pergolas and certified cuttings

We adopt integrated production, which protects the environment and ensures the health of grape growers and the wholesomeness of products

We nourish the soil with organic matter, such as residues from pruning and leaf removal

We apply the method of mating disruption to limit the use of pesticides

We widely use drip irrigation to optimise water use

We preserve hedges and dry stone walls to provide shelter for various species in the ecosystem

We cut the grass with attention to the maturity of the essences

We provide on-going agronomic assistance to winemakers in the care of vines and grapes

The winery and Cittadella del Vino

Our headquarters, Cittadella del Vino, is built according to precise environmental criteria. Starting with energy: first, energy saving and efficiency is achieved through the extensive use of natural and LED lighting and the 75% underground cellar to naturally achieve adequate temperatures and the right humidity level: second, renewable energy is produced through a 386 kWp photovoltaic system and 278 solar panels. In the bottling rooms, natural light and air conditioning ensure operators' well-being and help control microbial growth and contain insects.