Sustainable winemaking in the land of Horace
One of the most famous producers of Southern Italy, Cantina di Venosa has chosen a green approach
E nvironmental sustainability is a very important issue worldwide, with particular implications for agriculture. In recent years, both winegrowers and consumers have become more and more aware of the impact of wine production on the land. For this reason, interest in sustainable production is on the increase.
Cantina di Venosa is a model in this field. Founded in Lucania in 1957, the winery has chosen to base its production on environmental sustainability, producing high quality wines but at the same time guaranteeing the future for the younger generation: ever fertile land, but protected from intensive agriculture and its negative consequences.
Sustainability is the brainchild of President Francesco Perillo, whose aim is to protect the land and its ancient winemaking traditions. Venosa is, in fact, the birthplace of the famous Ancient Roman poet Horace, who was an expert in winemaking and an enthusiastic connoisseur of wine.
The green project of Cantina di Venosa involves the complete production process, from the vineyards to the cellar. It includes integrated pest management in the vineyards, and a 200 Kw photovoltaic system in the winery plant to reduce C‑O² emissions. The winery uses 70% recycled glass and thanks to a modern bottling system, can reduce waste to a minimum. The use of vegetable glues in the final packaging is the last step of a virtuous chain that protects the environment and guarantees quality.
Carato Venusio, Terre di Orazio – Aglianico and Terre di Orazio – Dry Muscat are the most popular wines from Cantina di Venosa: the precious fruits of important investments made to protect the land of Venosa in a 2000‑year‑old story that Cantina di Venosa wants to preserve for the children of the 500 families involved in this great enterprise.
“Environmental sustainability, producing high quality wines but at the same time guaranteeing the future for the younger generation”