What objectives do you wish to achieve with your participation in Vinitech-Sifel, in terms of visibility and international partnerships?
As mentioned above, the aim is to deepen technical knowledge, especially in sustainable production, and to generate strategic connections with international suppliers.
Uruguay's Sustainable Viticulture Programme, which promotes environmentally, socially and economically responsible practices, is a key pillar of this involvement. The programme, administered by INAVI with LSQA certification, seeks to ensure that Uruguayan vineyards adopt best practices to protect the environment, conserve natural resources and promote the economic and social sustainability of the wine sector.
This programme establishes a series of objectives that are aligned with the OIV's principles of sustainability, focused on ensuring the responsible development of the wine sector. These objectives are:
- Encourage the efficient and responsible use of natural resources, such as water, soil and biodiversity, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
- To reduce occupational risks and improve the health and safety of workers in the wine sector, promoting safer and healthier working environments.
- To ensure the production of high quality grapes, suitable for winemaking, through agricultural practices that minimise the use of agrochemicals and prioritise natural and sustainable methods.
The sector's commitment to sustainability is essential to maintain its long-term competitiveness and to respond to the growing demands of a market increasingly focused on responsible and environmentally friendly products.
In this sense, the presence at Vinitech-Sifel is aligned with the goal of improving resource efficiency, reducing labour risks and ensuring the production of high quality grapes through sustainable practices. This approach not only seeks to ensure long-term competitiveness, but also to respond to growing market demands for responsible and sustainable products.
