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Ever since Viñedos Emiliana S.A. began in 1986, one of its primary concerns has been the care and management of the land. This is essential for complying with the basic Emiliana premise: “Quality begins in the vineyard.” Viñedos Emiliana employs this philosophy, technology, and its many years of experience to produce high quality fruit with minimum impact on the environment, which leads it to follow the concepts of Integrated Production.
INTEGRATED PRODUCTION
The practice of Integrated Production (IP) arises as a consequence of the increasing demand for natural resources in agricultural production systems. These demands and a growing world population have led to an awareness of the need to protect non-renewable natural resources and the environment to ensure the health and well-being of future generations, while also considering the importance of economically viable and sustainable agricultural production.
Integrated Production aims to make use of the latest information and technology in all aspects of production to produce high quality fruit without harming the environment.
One of IP’s most important principles is that the fruit should be produced in harmony with nature. This requires caring for and conserving the natural animal and vegetal ecosystems of the surrounding areas. Soil erosion should also be prevented via conservation plans that include replanting the native flora (especially forests) that is displaced as the crop area expands to avoid provoking undesired environmental impact.
Viñedos Emiliana applies these techniques using environmentally safe methods that minimize both the undesired secondary effects and the use of agrochemical products in order to protect human health and the environment.
Viñedos Emiliana considers its land within a context in which social, recreational, and cultural aspects are relevant. The company is constantly concerned with producing healthy grapes with the least possible amount of pesticide in order to protect the health of the agricultural workers, conserve biological diversity, recognize the wisdom of nature’s own regulatory mechanisms, promote long-term soil fertility, and minimize environmental pollution.
Grape growing and wine making are two parts of the same process. Integrated Vineyard Management therefore takes special precautions with the correct application of agricultural products, management of water and electricity use, cleanliness in the winery, and transportation.
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