La Spanish Wine Federation (FEV) has awarded to Vinas del Vero the certificate 'Wineries for Climate Protection '(WfCP). This certificate promotes continuous improvement in the wineries. The recognition endorses the commitment to a sustainable development and the fight against climate change. Vinas del Vero It is the only winery of Aragon to achieve it and one of the first 19 of Spain.
Less energy consumption and more sustainable
The implementation of a series of measures that respect the environment in Vinas del Vero It has been decisive in obtaining this seal. The installation of four photovoltaic parks with 55 kW of power. These supply 5% of the total energy consumed. Also the use of a hydrogen-powered multifunction vehicle for trips through the vineyards. This is generated with renewable energy.
In addition to the renovation of the tractor fleet with Tier IV technology less polluting. To these actions of emission reduction those who have promoted a decrease in water consumption (Water footprint). This has made Vinas del Vero in a 'dry cellar'. All the winery water is purified and reused in irrigation. As well as other reduction of consumption of electrical energy, recycling and recovery of waste.
To get the WfCP, the first and only seal of the wine sector in this area, the leading winery in the Somontano it has passed an external review process. This control guarantees its commitment to reduction and continuous improvement in the four areas of action that it requires: emissions into the atmosphere, renewable energies and energy efficiency, water management and waste reduction.
Viñas del Vero and its commitment to the environment
Since its creation, Vinas del Vero has had as its main objective the development of a sustainable wine activity. All this is based on a fair balance between social, environmental and economic factors. In order to offer wines made with the less impact possible on the environment.
Vinas del Vero preserves the biodiversity of its environment, in addition to having certificates of ecological production. It also recovers and maintains the autochthonous varieties of the Somontano, such as the paraleta and Moristel. Finally, it applies measures to reduce water consumption and emissions to the atmosphere, not contributing to the greenhouse effect.
