Wine-making with the Environment in Mind
De La Rosa Vineyards recognizes that it is becoming increasingly important to offer products that take into account health, safety, and ecological responsibility. De La Rosa Vineyards has found ways to embrace eco-friendly standards with biodegradable wine closures and lighter bottles. Drastically reducing the carbon footprint seems like a daunting task, however, De La Rosa is doing our part in some very innovative and creative ways.
De La Rosa Vineyards utilizes a collection of wine closures by Nomacorc, the world’s first zero carbon footprint wine closure. Fully recyclable and made using renewable, plant-based biopolymers derived from sugar cane, the series has three types of closures that offer varying oxygen intake levels. This allows the wine to breathe and age properly and has no effect on the taste. Plant-based corks are not only great for the wine, they are also extremely beneficial to the environment. Nomacorc Select Bio series is manufactured using 100 % renewable energy and minimal water consumption. Sugar cane captures carbon dioxide, so the corks themselves have a negative footprint. According to a study by Assolegno, consuming 15 billion plant-based corks a year can prevent 118,500 tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. To make recycling easy, Nomacorc has partnered with large retailers like Total Wine and Spirits to set up collection points so consumers can dispose of the corks properly.
De La Rosa Vineyards’ Eco-Conscious Practices in Wine Production
Here at De La Rosa Vineyards, we are ecologically conscious and we share our customer’s commitment to the environment, so we use bottles that are lighter in weight than traditional wine bottles. This practice is not new but as consumers become more ecologically conscious, it is our goal to meet their needs. According to Assemblies Unlimited (2016), creating lightweight packaging conserves materials, which in turn reduces waste. Consequently, this leads to reduced masses to landfill and ultimately, a reduction in the overall packaging carbon footprint.
De La Rosa Vineyards aims to use the best practices when it comes to wine production and the environment. By using lightweight bottles and plant-based corks, we are doing our part to ultimately reduce waste and the negative impact that mass manufacturing has on the environment. We believe our products to be an asset to the environment, and will continue to provide products that elevate our values, as well as those of our customers. 613 is the Blueprint for Living. Always Kosher and Organic whenever possible.